Provide public transportation to residents and visitors of manokotak to and from the main village housing section and the airport

The Federal Transit Administration awarded Manokotak Village $241,327 on June 24, 2026, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) to purchase one less-than-30-foot expansion vehicle and fund workforce development training for a new public transit service in Manokotak, Alaska.

The award supports establishment of fixed-route public transportation connecting the main village housing section to the airport. The recipient, Manokotak Village Council, a federally recognized tribal government, targeted full operational status for the transit program by September 2026. The project addresses documented safety needs; during spring, summer, and fall seasons, residents and visitors face elevated risk of predatory animal encounters, including a prior incident in which a resident was mauled by a bear. The transit system will provide safe transport for tribal members and the general public.

Period of performance runs through September 30, 2027. Place of performance is Manokotak, Alaska. No subrecipients are identified on this award.

Activities

Purchase one less-than-30-foot expansion vehicle and fund workforce development training for the manokotak village tribal transportation program in manokotak alaska.

Expected outcomes

Have a new bus in manokotak for the manokotak transit program and ensure IT is fully operational by september 2026. During the spring summer and fall seasons in manokotak there is a high risk of predatory animal encounters with a history of one resident who unfortunately was mauled by a bear and survived. The transit system will provide safe transport.

Intended beneficiaries

Tribal members and the general public. We need this public service to help keep our residents and visitors safe from these risks.