Navajo nation transportation program funding FY 2026

The Federal Highway Administration awarded the Navajo Nation Tribal Government $26,923,914.38 on June 15, 2026, under the Tribal Transportation Program (CFDA 20.289) to provide transportation funding for the Navajo Nation in fiscal year 2026.

The award funds all transportation infrastructure and road access improvements under the FHWA's Tribal Transportation Program agreement. The Navajo Nation, a federally recognized tribe with 392,962 enrolled members and jurisdiction spanning 27,000 square miles across Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah, serves as the recipient.

Performance period runs through September 30, 2026, with place of performance in Arizona. The Tribal Transportation Program contributes to economic development, self-determination, and employment of Native Americans by providing safe and adequate transportation and public road access to and within Indian reservations and tribal lands. Under the program's funding structure, contract authority from the Highway Account of the Highway Trust Fund remains available for obligation for up to four years from the end of the fiscal year for which funds are authorized.

Project description

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