Tribal transportation program

The Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana received a $789,024.32 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration on July 5, 2023 under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205). This funding will support the Tribe's efforts to improve and expand transportation infrastructure and services within their tribal lands and surrounding community of Elton, Louisiana. Through this award, the Tribe plans to carry out various projects such as highway system upgrades, broadband internet expansion, and transportation feasibility studies to promote economic development and enhance regional connectivity. The Tribe has a history of utilizing federal grants, including sub-awards to local partners, to deliver a wide range of community-based initiatives spanning transportation, healthcare, education, public safety, and cultural preservation.