Establish a transit program providing regularly scheduled service to and from the airport clinic grocery store tribal offices and in the summer the river

The Federal Transit Administration awarded the Nunakauyarmiut Tribe $187,168 on July 6, 2026, under the Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509) to establish a regularly scheduled transit service serving the Toksook Bay area in Alaska.

The award funds the purchase of a vehicle and covers operating assistance and indirect expenses for the new Nunakauyarmiut Transit Service. The service will provide regularly scheduled routes to and from the airport, clinic, grocery store, and tribal offices, with expanded summer service to the river. The program is intended to serve the general public and tribal community members, with particular focus on youth, elders, and people with disabilities in and around Toksook Bay. Stated outcomes include revitalizing cultural and subsistence practices and increasing community wellness through improved transportation access to cultural activities and community services.

Performance is located in Alaska. The period of performance runs through December 31, 2026. No sub-recipients are identified for this award.

Purpose

The purpose is to establish a transit program providing regularly scheduled service to and from the airport clinic grocery store tribal offices and in the summer the river.

Activities

Activities to be performed is the purchase of a vehicle provide operating assistance and indirect expenses for the new nunakauyarmiut transit service.

Expected outcomes

Expected outcomes help to revitalize the culture subsistence way of life and increase wellness in the community through providing transportation to various cultural activities and the needs of the community.

Intended beneficiaries

Intended beneficiaries will be the general public tribal community members especially the youth elders and people with disabilities in and around tooksak BAY.