Tribal transportation bridge award

The Forest County Potawatomi Community received a Formula Grant award of $11,991,738.80 from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205), with an award date of September 16, 2025. This funding supports the Tribal Transportation Bridge Award, which provides tribal entities with federal financial assistance for bridge replacement, rehabilitation, and related transportation infrastructure improvements. The award is designated for work at the place of performance in Crandon, Wisconsin.

Under the Highway Planning and Construction program, eligible activities encompass bridge construction and rehabilitation, safety improvements, planning and preliminary engineering services, and environmental compliance activities. As a federally recognized tribe administering this Formula Grant, the Forest County Potawatomi Community will utilize these funds to develop and improve transportation infrastructure serving tribal lands and communities. The award reflects FHWA's commitment to supporting tribal governments in enhancing critical transportation systems through statutory formula allocations authorized under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.