Provide operating assistance funds for the period from july 1 2026 through june 30 2027.

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (Srpmic) $235,889 on August 25, 2026, under the Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509) to cover operating expenses for public transit services within the tribal community.

The award funds salaries, fuel, supplies, and other operating costs for public transit services during the period from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The funding supports ongoing operation of transit services serving Srpmic community members and general public transit riders within the Salt River Transit Service Area in Arizona. The ultimate completion date is September 30, 2027. The assistance type is a formula grant. The source identifies no sub-recipients.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide operating assistance funds for the period from july 1 2026 through june 30 2027.

Activities

The award will cover operating expenses for public transit services including salaries fuel supplies etc.

Expected outcomes

The funding will support the ongoing operation of public transit services within the tribal community.

Intended beneficiaries

The intended beneficiaries are the srpmic community members and the general public transit riders who travel within the salt river transit service area.