Tribal transportation program and safety award

The Northern Cheyenne Tribe received a $1,768,376.01 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration's Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) on December 15, 2023. This funding supports the Northern Cheyenne Fire Protection Department in delivering tribal transportation infrastructure and safety initiatives on the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation in Montana. The grant enables the Tribe to undertake a range of transportation projects, including highway construction and improvements, bridge replacements and repairs, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, wildlife crossings, and culvert replacements to enhance fish passage. The award also funds planning activities to improve the resiliency of the tribal transportation system to natural hazards and climate change.