Formula Grant OK2022023
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the Cheyenne Arapaho Tribe $697,776 under the Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509) on August 22, 2025, with performance extending through March 31, 2028. The award from FY-23 Section 5311 allocation supports continued operations of the Tribe's rural transit system, which serves nine Oklahoma counties including very rural areas within and around tribal reserves. The transit system,...
- The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe a $411,745 project grant under the Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509). The grant will fund operating assistance for rural transit services provided to residents of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe from April 19, 2022 through July 11, 2022. Specifically, the grant will allow the Tribe to continue providing and prepare for coronavirus public transportation to...
- The Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration awarded a $638,699 Project Grant to the Cheyenne Arapaho Tribe under the Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509). The grant funding will be used to support the ongoing operations and delivery of the Tribe's existing public transit system serving a 9-county rural service area in western Oklahoma. Specifically, the grant funds will cover operating expenses such as staff salaries, fuel, training,...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded $371,691 to the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribe under the Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509) on July 3, 2025, for the continued operation of an existing rural transit system through June 30, 2028. The funding supports essential operating expenses including staff salaries, fuel, vehicle maintenance, employee training and certifications, and travel costs necessary to sustain public...
- The Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe received a $416,930 project grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration under the Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509) to provide rural transit services from December 27, 2021 through January 27, 2022. The grant funds will be used for operating assistance to continue providing public transportation to residents of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe reservation in South Dakota, helping ensure...
- The Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma received a Formula Grant for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509) award of $787,090 from the Federal Transit Administration, obligated on March 4, 2026, for the period ending February 28, 2029. The award comprises $399,126 in Fiscal Year 2024 funds and $387,964 in Fiscal Year 2025 funds apportioned under Section 5311(c) of the federal transit law. The tribe will utilize this 100% federally funded award to maintain and operate existing public transit...
- This $693,296 Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509) will provide support to the Cheyenne Arapaho Tribe in Oklahoma. The funding will be used to purchase two new ADA-compliant minivans to replace aging vehicles, as well as to cover operating expenses for the Tribe's existing rural transit system. The transit system serves a 9-county area, providing transportation services to the Tribe's members...
- The Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe was awarded a $416,930 project grant from the Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration on January 19, 2021 to complete the project by September 30, 2021. The grant was awarded under the Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509) to improve public transportation services in nonurbanized areas, including rural communities and small cities under 50,000 in population. Funding will support the Tribe in providing public...
- The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the Yankton Sioux Tribe a $366,566 project grant under the Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509). The grant reimbursed the Tribe for transit service and personnel administrative leave expenses incurred from March 14, 2020 through December 31, 2020 to maintain transit services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, $300,000 was provided for operating assistance and $66,566 for program...
- Federal Formula Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe $654,931 under the Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509) on September 25, 2025, for continued operation of rural transit services on the Cheyenne River Reservation in South Dakota through March 31, 2026. The tribe contracted with River Cities Public Transit to deliver the transit services, with funding designated for operating assistance and...
THIS APPLICATION IS TO REQUEST FY 21 CRRSAA SECTION 5311 FUNDS APPORTIONED TO THE CHEYENNE AND ARAPAHO TRIBES OF OKLAHOMA IN THE AMOUNT OF $624707 FOR OPERATING ASSISTANCE. 100% FEDERALLY FUNDED. THIS APPLICATION UTILIZES CRRSAA FUNDING TO TO PREVENT PREPARE FOR AND RESPOND TO CORONAVIRUS.PURPOSE: THE CHEYENNE AND ARAPAHO TRIBE WILL UTILIZE THIS AWARD TO MAINTAIN EXISTING TRANSIT SERVICES ON THE RESERVATION.ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO COVER ELIGIBLE OPERATING EXPENSES SUCH AS DRIVER SALARIES FUEL AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED FOR TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.EXPECTED OUTCOMES: FUNDING WILL PERMIT THE CHEYENNE AND ARAPAHO TRIBE TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE SAFE AND EFFECTIVE TRANSIT SERVICES TO TRIBAL AND RURAL AREAS.INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: CHEYENNE AND ARAPAHO TRIBE TRANSIT RIDERSSUBRECIPIENTS: NONETHE RECIPIENT AGREES THAT IF IT RECEIVES FEDERAL FUNDING FROM THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) OR THROUGH A PASS-THROUGH ENTITY THROUGH THE ROBERT T. STAFFORD DISASTER RELIEF AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE ACT A DIFFERENT FEDERAL AGENCY OR INSURANCE PROCEEDS FOR ANY PORTION OF A PROJECT ACTIVITY APPROVED FOR FTA FUNDING UNDER THIS GRANT AGREEMENT IT WILL PROVIDE WRITTEN NOTIFICATION TO FTA AND REIMBURSE FTA FOR ANY FEDERAL SHARE THAT DUPLICATES FUNDING PROVIDED BY FEMA ANOTHER FEDERAL AGENCY OR AN INSURANCE COMPANY.PER THE CRRSAA THE PROJECT IN THIS APPLICATION IS NOT REQUIRED TO BE PROGRAMMED IN THE LONG-RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION PLAN OR STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.CHEYENNE ARAPAHO TRIBES IS REQUESTING THE FULL BALANCE OF $624707 IN THIS APPLICATION.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $0 | 7/9/25 | ||
| Not listed | $624.7k | 6/30/22 | ||
| Not listed | $624.7k | 6/30/22 |