The Crow Tribe of Indians was awarded a $112,771 project grant from the Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs under the Indian Economic Development program (CFDA 15.032) to develop an Apsalooke Tourism Action Plan from March 2023 through March 2024. The plan will strengthen tourism development on the Crow Indian Reservation in five key areas: upgrading facilities at the Teepee Capital of the World campground; creating an Apsalooke curation facility and cultural museum; developing...
The Blackfeet Tribe of the Blackfeet Indian Reservation was awarded a $1,107,204.22 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration (CFDA 20.205 - Highway Planning and Construction) on June 17, 2024. The funding will support the Blackfeet Tribe Transportation Program for FY 2024, providing critical transportation infrastructure improvements and services for the Blackfeet Indian Reservation in Montana. The grant will cover a range of...
The Blackfeet Tribe of the Blackfeet Indian Reservation has been awarded a $200,000 Tribal Wildlife Grants (CFDA 15.639) project grant by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This 2-year grant, effective October 1, 2023, will support the development and implementation of programs that benefit wildlife, habitats, and species of cultural or traditional importance to the Blackfeet Tribe, including non-hunted and non-fished species. The project aims to increase fish and wildlife populations,...
The Blackfeet Tribe of the Blackfeet Indian Reservation was awarded a $750,000 Project Grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance under the Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative (CFDA 16.812) to provide holistic, culturally-informed services that divert and reintegrate justice-involved individuals suffering from substance use disorder (SUD) and/or co-occurring disorders. The 3-year grant will fund a Behavioral Health Specialist, Licensed Addiction Counselor, and Peer Support Specialist to...
The Blackfeet Tribe of the Blackfeet Indian Reservation received a $160,000 block grant award on May 15, 2023 from the Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration. The grant was provided under the Highway Planning and Construction federal grant program (CFDA 20.205) to support tribal transportation infrastructure and related planning activities. As the prime recipient, the Blackfeet Tribe will utilize the funding to deliver road construction, maintenance, and safety projects that...
The Blackfeet Tribe of the Blackfeet Indian Reservation in Montana was awarded a $618,072 Project Grant by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) to fund its Transportation Program for Fiscal Year 2024. This grant supports a range of transportation infrastructure projects and services for the Blackfeet Tribe, including road construction, maintenance, and other transportation-related initiatives. The funding will help the...
The Blackfeet Tribe of the Blackfeet Indian Reservation was awarded a $788,515.73 Formula Grant from the Federal Highway Administration's Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) on November 13, 2023. This funding supports a broad range of transportation infrastructure projects, including highway construction and improvements, bridge replacements and repairs, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, wildlife crossings, and planning activities. The Blackfeet Tribe will use this...
The Blackfeet Tribe of the Blackfeet Indian Reservation was awarded a $3,601,642.40 Formula Grant from the Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration on January 13, 2023. The funding supports the Tribal Transportation Facility Bridge Program under the Highway Planning and Construction federal grant program (CFDA 20.205). The Highway Planning and Construction program aims to assist states in providing for construction, preservation, and improvement of highways. For this award,...
The Blackfeet Tribe of the Blackfeet Indian Reservation received a $530,830 project grant award from the US Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service. The two-year award, issued on October 1, 2021 and set to be completed by September 30, 2023, will support the tribe's participation in the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR). As outlined in the award details, FDPIR is a nutrition assistance program operated at the request of tribes and tribal organizations on...
The Blackfeet Tribe of the Blackfeet Indian Reservation in Montana received a $2,252,400 Project Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The award will fund the reconstruction and expansion of the main Blackfeet Transit administrative facility, including a 4,550 square-foot addition with covered vehicle storage, a maintenance garage, offices, and staff parking. The project...