Coushatta tribe of louisiana transportation program funding FY 2026

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana $6.96 million on November 13, 2025, under the Tribal Transportation Program (CFDA 20.289) to fund transportation infrastructure and public road improvements on tribal lands in Louisiana through September 30, 2026. This project grant provides funding for safe and adequate transportation access to and within the tribe's reservation and Indian lands, supporting the tribe's broader economic development and self-determination objectives. The award represents part of FHWA's fiscal year 2026 transportation funding allocation to the tribe under the established Tribal Transportation Program agreement.

The Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana, a federally recognized tribal government based in Elton, Louisiana, will utilize these funds to implement transportation infrastructure projects that enhance connectivity and safety within tribal territory. This award aligns with the tribe's substantial federal transportation portfolio, which has historically included highway planning and construction grants, road improvements, and bridge infrastructure projects. The funding supports the tribe's continued investment in transportation infrastructure as a critical component of tribal capacity building and service delivery on tribal lands.

Project description

All transportation funding provided by fhwa to coushatta tribe of louisiana under the fhwa OTT program agreement for FY26