Federal Formula Grant Award Summary

The Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma received $435,227 in operating assistance from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509), awarded July 20, 2026, with an ultimate completion date of June 30, 2028. These funds support the continuation and operation of the Kiowa FASTRANS (Kiowa Tribal Transit) system, a public transportation service operating throughout southwestern Oklahoma. The grant finances essential operating expenses including driver salaries, fuel, and preventive maintenance required to sustain and expand the tribe's growing transit operations.

The grant directly benefits residents of the Kiowa Tribe's seven-county service area in southwestern Oklahoma, including daily commuters traveling to and from work, post-secondary students, individuals attending medical appointments, seniors, and persons with disabilities. By funding core operational costs, this formula allocation enables the Kiowa Tribe to maintain reliable transportation services that connect community members to employment, education, healthcare, and other essential activities. No subrecipient activities are associated with this award; the tribe administers the funding directly as a federally recognized tribal government eligible under Section 5311(c)(1)(A) of federal transit law.