Tribal Transit Mobility
Forecasted
Tribal Transit Mobility supports tribal communities through transit services, vehicles, small construction, planning, and coordination to improve mobility and connections to broader transportation networks.
Funder: Washington State Department of Transportation
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: No overall request maximum; small construction capped at $2.5 million per application; two- or four-year projects
Summary: Supports tribal communities’ public transportation needs through capital investments, operations, planning, and mobility management.
Key Information: An eligible federally recognized tribe must lead the application; transit agencies may participate as partners only.
Description
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) administers Tribal Transit Mobility to address tribal communities’ transportation needs. Created through the Move Ahead Washington transportation package, the program is funded entirely by Washington’s Climate Commitment Act. It supports public transportation services, transit vehicles and equipment, small construction, planning, and coordination that improves access to transportation options.
The program aims to connect tribal communities with broader transportation networks, strengthen coordinated service delivery, and improve mobility for seniors, people with disabilities, and others with limited transportation options. Beginning with the 2027–2029 biennium, it operates as a competitive program separate from the Consolidated Grant, with fewer and less restrictive application requirements. Eligible applicants are encouraged to consider both programs.
