The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation, a federally recognized tribal government, a $612,000 Project Grant under the Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509). The grant will fund the replacement of one older gasoline-powered shuttle with a new electric, ADA-compliant shuttle, as well as the installation of one DC fast charger. This project will ensure continued safe and reliable 24/7 fixed route and on-demand transit...
This $458,540 Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509) will support the Hualapai Tribal Council's public transportation operations and capital investments. The funding will cover eligible preventive maintenance costs, driver salaries, fuel, and other operating expenses. Additionally, the grant will enable the purchase of a replacement 36-passenger bus with transit-style seating, wheelchair lift,...
The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded a $828,158 Project Grant to the Hualapai Tribal Council through the Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509) on August 24, 2022. The grant will fund operational and capital expenses to improve the Tribe's public transportation services through September 30, 2023. Specifically, $280,000 will be used to purchase two larger-capacity vehicles to accommodate physical distancing requirements and...
This $156,412 Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration's Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509) provides funding for operations and indirect costs of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation's ferry/transit program. The award supports maintaining safe and reliable transit service and ferry service that provides access to medical services, social services, education, employment, recreation, and cultural activities for the Colville...
This $527,602 Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509) will provide funding for the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation to purchase a new commercial van and cover operating expenses, preventative maintenance, and indirect costs for their ferry/transit program. The grant's expected outcomes are to maintain safe and reliable transit and ferry services that provide access to...
This $755,026 Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.509 - Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program) will enable the Hopi Tribe to provide operating services for their rural public transportation program. The funding will cover driver salaries, administrative and maintenance costs, fuel, and training activities to improve ridership, efficiency, and compliance with regulations. The program is intended to benefit the Hopi Reservation and surrounding...
This $122,000 Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), under the Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509), will be used by the Grand Portage Reservation Tribal Council to partially cover the cost of acquiring a 14-passenger coach to add to their fleet. The award will fund the purchase of this new vehicle, which is expected to cost approximately $97,174. This acquisition will help the tribal council alleviate downtime and maintain...
This $349,501 Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration's Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509) provides funding to the White Mountain Apache Tribe for public transportation services. The grant supports salaries for the transit manager, dispatchers, and drivers, as well as operational costs like bus maintenance supplies and office supplies. Key activities include ensuring quality bus maintenance and implementing new transit routes through...
The Hualapai Tribal Council was awarded a $395,089 Formula Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration under the Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509). The grant will fund the tribal transit program's operating expenses, such as driver salaries, fuel, vehicle maintenance, and other eligible costs. Additionally, the funding will be used to purchase a replacement 36-passenger bus. The grant award period runs from September 21,...
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded a $301,714 Formula Grant for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509) to the Fallon Paiute Shoshone Tribe on July 25, 2025. The grant will fund one year of operating assistance to expand the tribe's public transportation services. Specifically, the funding will cover the costs to hire an additional full-time transit operator and retain an existing dispatcher/supervisor position. This will allow the tribal transit program to offer new...