Tribal transportation program

The Native Village of Fort Yukon received a $192,905 Formula Grant award on February 17, 2022 from the Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration. The grant funding will support the Tribal Transportation Program under the Highway Planning and Construction federal grant program (CFDA 20.205).

The Highway Planning and Construction program aims to assist states in providing construction, preservation, and improvement of highways. For this particular award, the funding will likely support transportation infrastructure projects planned or administered by the Native Village of Fort Yukon to benefit the local community located in Fort Yukon, Alaska. Typical eligible activities include road and bridge construction, repairs, and safety improvements. The award demonstrates the federal government's commitment to partnering with tribal governments to enhance transportation systems serving Native American communities.