Tribal transportation program

The Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration awarded the Penobscot Indian Nation $106,175.98 on April 25, 2023 under the Highway Planning and Construction Formula Grant program (CFDA 20.205). The funding will support the Tribal Transportation Program, which provides for transportation infrastructure and related services on tribal lands. As a federally recognized Indian tribe, the Penobscot Nation will utilize this award to deliver road construction, maintenance, and safety projects that improve connectivity and mobility within its communities in Maine. The Highway Planning and Construction program aims to assist states and tribes in preserving and upgrading highways and bridges. This award will help the Penobscot Nation address critical transportation needs as part of the federal government's commitment to improving infrastructure in tribal areas.