Tribal transportation program

The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration awarded a $1,000,000 Project Grant to the Gila River Indian Community (GRIC) for the Tribal Transportation Program on July 27, 2023. This grant funding supports transportation infrastructure projects and services for the GRIC tribal government, which operates a public rural transit system called Gila River Transit that provides deviated fixed route services across the 584 square mile reservation. The grant will enable GRIC to continue delivering transportation-related services, maintenance, and vehicle acquisitions for its transit operations. The Tribal Transportation Program (CFDA 20.205) provides formula and discretionary grant funding to support a wide range of highway planning, construction, and improvement projects for tribal governments and other eligible entities.