The lower brule sioux tribe will utilize this funding to continue operations of the tribal transit services and maintain transit vehicles in a state of good repair

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe $988,493 on July 30, 2026, under the Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509) to continue operations of tribal transit services and maintain transit vehicles in a state of good repair.

The tribe will deploy funding toward operating assistance, acquisition of rolling stock, snow equipment, and rock supply. These activities will deliver transportation services to the communities of Lower Brule and West Brule, serving a combined population of 1,900 people. The award carries no sub-recipients. Performance runs through April 30, 2028, with all work conducted in South Dakota.

Activities

Activities to be performed are operating assistance acquire rolling stock snow equipment and rock supply.

Expected outcomes

The funds will help deliver needed transportation services to the community of lower brule.

Intended beneficiaries

The two communities of lower brule and west brule which has a population of 1900 people.

Subrecipient activities

There are no subrecipients to this award.