Strengthening transportation resilience on the island of unalaska under the promoting resilient operations for transformative, efficient, and cost-saving transportation program

The Qawalangin Tribe of Unalaska received a $2.95 million Project Grant award from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) on September 4, 2025, with a completion deadline of June 30, 2028. The award supports the "Strengthening Transportation Resilience on the Island of Unalaska" project, implemented through the Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-Saving Transportation (PROTECT) Program. This initiative will fund transportation infrastructure improvements and resilience measures designed to enhance the durability and operational efficiency of the island's transportation network in response to climate risks and natural hazards.

While specific project components are not detailed in the award documentation, the funding will be directed toward eligible activities under the Highway Planning and Construction program, which may include highway construction and reconstruction, bridge rehabilitation, safety improvements, and environmental compliance activities. As a federally recognized tribal government, the Qawalangin Tribe of Unalaska will administer the project in compliance with applicable federal regulations and environmental review requirements, consistent with the tribe's established track record of managing federal infrastructure and community development grants.