Blackfeet tribe is now a direct recipient of 5311 rural program funds (from the state of montana). The tribe will use this grant to fund operating admin and preventive maintenance

The Blackfeet Tribe of the Blackfeet Indian Reservation in Montana received a $231,848 Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509). The grant funding will support operating assistance, preventive maintenance for vehicles, and administrative costs for the Blackfeet Transit program, allowing the tribal transit system to continue providing essential transportation services to tribal members and surrounding communities. This grant award, with a performance period from May 2024 to December 2026, enables the Blackfeet Tribe to maintain and operate its public transportation network, which serves as a critical resource for the tribal population.

Activities

The application scope of work includes operating assistance preventive maintenance for vehicles and admin.

Expected outcomes

Allows the tribal transit program to continue transit operations for essential services and maintain vehicles.

Intended beneficiaries

Tribal members and members of surrounding communities.