FY 2024 section 5311(C) tribal apportionment to support the tribal transit program operating expenses to support transit services within the muscogee (CREEK) nation reservation

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the Muscogee Creek Nation $910,086 on July 16, 2026, under the Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509) to support operating expenses for public transit services within the Muscogee (Creek) Nation reservation.

The Muscogee Nation Tribal Transit Program provides public transportation across the eleven counties within the reservation area in northeastern Oklahoma, serving Muscogee Nation citizens and the general public. The program creates access to ride-to-work commuting, employment, medical care, education, and tribal services, with intended benefits including job creation and transportation access for tribal citizens and others in need within the reservation area. The award funds the continuation of ongoing transit operations through September 30, 2029, with place of performance in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This is a formula grant made directly to the tribe under 49 U.S.C. 5311(c), with no state intermediary or sub-recipient pass-through.

Activities

Public transit services will be provided for the 11 counties within the muscogee (CREEK) nation reservation area. Muscogee nation transit services will continue operations serving muscogee nation citizens and the general public.

Expected outcomes

Public transit services will be provided for the 11 counties within the muscogee (CREEK) nation reservation area. Muscogee nation transit services will continue operations serving muscogee nation citizens and the general public.

Intended beneficiaries

The intended benefits of this program will create access to tribal services create job opportunities create access to medical care education and employment for tribal citizens and anyone in need of transportation within the muscogee nation reservation area of northeastern oklahoma.

Subrecipient activities

The muscogee nation tribal transit program creates access for ride-to-work commuters employees and students within the muscogee (CREEK) nation.