Tribal transportation program

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $289,847.35 to the Catawba Indian Nation under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) on August 11, 2025. This formula grant supports the Tribal Transportation Program, which provides federal financial assistance for transportation infrastructure planning, construction, preservation, and improvement activities serving the tribe's reservation and surrounding communities in Rock Hill, South Carolina. The funding aligns with the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act authorization and enables eligible transportation activities including highway construction and reconstruction, bridge rehabilitation, safety improvements, and related infrastructure development.

The Catawba Indian Nation, a federally recognized tribe with approximately 4,000 enrolled members, utilizes this formula allocation to advance its tribal transportation infrastructure priorities as determined through the tribe's planning processes. The award reflects the program's commitment to supporting tribal self-governance and transportation infrastructure development on tribal lands, consistent with the FHWA's broader objective of assisting eligible entities in maintaining and improving public transportation networks. The grant funds support the tribe's comprehensive transportation initiatives as part of its ongoing federal grant portfolio, which encompasses multiple service domains including environmental protection, public safety, healthcare, and economic development.