Tribal transportation program

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the Catawba Indian Nation a formula grant of $944,424.29 on May 27, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205). This funding supports the tribe's transportation infrastructure development and improvement efforts in Rock Hill, South Carolina. As a federally recognized tribal entity, the Catawba Indian Nation utilizes Highway Planning and Construction grants to address critical transportation needs on and around its 1,012-acre reservation in York County, with eligible activities including highway construction, bridge rehabilitation, roadway resurfacing, safety enhancements, and multimodal transportation network improvements.

The Catawba Indian Nation has demonstrated extensive capacity in managing federal transportation funding through prior FHWA grants supporting tribal transportation infrastructure, highway planning and construction, and emergency relief. This award reflects the tribe's ongoing commitment to enhancing transportation accessibility and safety for its approximately 4,000 enrolled members and surrounding communities while supporting broader tribal self-governance and economic development objectives.