The winnebago tribe of nebraska will utilize this FTA formula award funds for FY25 $523892; and FY26 $589266 totaling $1113158.00 to maintain existing transit services on the reservation

The Federal Transit Administration awarded the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska $1,113,158 on July 21, 2026, under the Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509) to maintain existing transit services on the reservation.

The tribe will use the funds to cover all eligible operating expenses—including driver salaries, fuel, and maintenance—to continue transit operations from August 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. The award comprises $523,892 in FY25 funds and $589,266 in FY26 funds. The funding will enable the tribe to provide safe transportation to tribal and non-tribal riders on the Winnebago Reservation for work, education, and health-related access. Performance occurs in Nebraska, with ultimate completion by September 30, 2028. No sub-recipients are involved in this award.

Activities

The funds will be used to cover all eligible operating expenses such as driver salaries fuel maintenance etc. To continue transit operations. Start use of operating funds that will cover expenses for existing service incurred beginning 08/01/26 to 09/30/2027. While the operating dates in this FTA formula grant overlap by one year with the other funding grants dates the tribe will not be duplicating any grant supported services or operational costs.

Expected outcomes

The funding will permit the winnebago tribe of nebraska to provide operations that would continue to help provide the riders with safe transportation to work for educational and health accessibility.

Intended beneficiaries

Tribal and non-tribal riders on the winnebago reservation.