Purchase a bus to start a new tribal transit bus service in huslia and the birch grove subdivision

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded a $124,150 Project Grant under the Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509) to the Huslia Tribal Council in Huslia, Alaska. The purpose of this grant is to purchase a bus with a CB radio and first aid kit to establish Huslia's first tribal transit bus service. The expected outcomes are to help revitalize the Koyukon Athabascan culture, subsistence way of life, and increase wellness in the community by providing transportation to subsistence landmarks and cultural camps. The intended beneficiaries are the public tribal community members, especially the youth, elders, and people with disabilities in and around Huslia and the nearby Birch Grove subdivision. The award period runs from August 26, 2024 to October 1, 2026.

Purpose

The purpose of this application is to purchase a bus to start a new tribal transit bus service in huslia and the birch grove subdivision.

Activities

Activities to be performed is to purchase a bus with a CB radio and first aid kit for huslias first transit system.

Expected outcomes

Expected outcomes help to revitalize the koyukon athabascan culture subsistence way of life and increase wellness in the community through providing transportation to subsistence landmarks and culture camps throughout the various seasons.

Intended beneficiaries

Intended beneficiaries will be the public tribal community members especially the youth elders and people with disabilities in and around huslia and nearby birch grove subdivision.