The purpose of this grant award is to provide assistance to the wind river inter-tribal council (writc) for tribal transit operations

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the Wind River Inter-Tribal Council $455,322 on September 17, 2025, under the Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509) to support ongoing tribal transit operations.

The recipient will use the funds to cover eligible operating costs for continued public transit service on the Wind River Reservation and surrounding service area in Wyoming. The demand response program connects patrons on and off the reservation to jobs, shopping, and medical appointments, including services for dialysis patients. The award is structured as a formula grant with no sub-recipients identified.

The period of performance runs through December 31, 2025. Wind River Inter-Tribal Council, a federally recognized tribal government representing the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho Tribes, administers the transit operations directly.

Activities

Funds will be used to cover eligible costs for the continued operation of writc public transit on the wind river reservation and surrounding service area.

Expected outcomes

This assistance will allow the tribe to provide critical transit services through our demand response program. The program connects patron on and off the reservation to jobs shopping and medical appointments including dialysis patients.

Intended beneficiaries

Members of the public who utilize our services.