Tribal transportation bridge award

This $891,200 Formula Grant award from the Federal Highway Administration (CFDA 20.205 - Highway Planning and Construction) supports transportation infrastructure projects for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) located in Cherokee, North Carolina. The funding will be used for a Tribal Transportation Bridge project to enhance and maintain critical bridge infrastructure on tribal lands. As a federally recognized Native American tribe, EBCI leverages federal grant programs like this to deliver essential transportation services, improve tribal community resilience, and promote economic development. The award was granted on January 5, 2024 to the tribal government entity, which has demonstrated capacity to effectively administer and implement federal grant funding to address the transportation needs of the Cherokee community.