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Public Transportation on Indian Reservations Formula Program

  • Open Now

Open Date:

Continuous

Close Date:

Continuous
Go to Application

Eligible Recipients:

  • Native/Tribal Entities

Program Purpose:

  • Transportation Infrastructure

Reserved for Energy
Communities?

No

Upcoming Milestones:

Bureau/Office:

Federal Transit Administration

Funded by:

U.S. Department of Transportation

Overview

Provides direct funding to Federally recognized Tribes to provide public transportation service on and around Indian reservations or Tribal land in rural areas. In order to receive formula funds Tribes must report annually to the National Transit Database

Related Resources

BIL Funding for Roads, Bridges, and Major Projects

Recording of White House webinar providing details on roads, bridges, and major projects within the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Guidebook.

White House Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Rural Playbook: A roadmap for delivering opportunity and investments in rural America

Playbook to help rural communities understand the available funding for infrastructure provided by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

White House Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Technical Assistance Guide

A guide to help make it easier for communities across the country to navigate, access, and deploy Bipartisna Infrastructure Law funding that will build a better America.

US Department of Transportation Navigator

The U.S. Department of Transportation Navigator is a new resource to help communities understand the best ways to apply for grants, and to plan for and deliver transformative infrastructure projects and services.

Funding Details

Funding Source:
  • Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL)
Funding Type:
Grant - no match
Total Amount Available:
$183,250,437
Limit per Applicant:
TBD
Estimated Awards:

Applicant Guidance

https://www.transit.dot.gov/funding/grants/tribal-transit-formula-grants-5311c1b

For more information, please visit the webpage.

Contact Information

FTA Regional Tribal Liaisons

Office of Program Management

Federal Transit Administration

202-366-2053

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