Kawerak transportation program funding FY 2026

The Federal Highway Administration awarded Kawerak, Inc. $4,369,382.50 on February 10, 2026, under the Tribal Transportation Program (CFDA 20.289) to fund the Kawerak Transportation Program for fiscal year 2026. The award obligates transportation funding provided by FHWA to Kawerak under the FHWA OTT Program Agreement for FY26. Performance occurs in Alaska, with an ultimate completion date of September 30, 2026.

Kawerak, Inc., a federally recognized tribal consortium based in Nome, Alaska, represents 20 federally recognized tribes across the Bering Strait, Norton Sound, and Yukon regions of western Alaska. The Tribal Transportation Program contributes to economic development, self-determination, and employment of Indians and Native Americans by providing safe and adequate transportation and public road access to and within Indian reservations, Indian lands, and Alaska Native Village communities.

Project description

All transportation funding provided by fhwa to kawerak under the fhwa OTT program agreement for FY26