KLJ Assists Tribal Clients in Securing $15.9 Million in RAISE Grant Funding
KLJ is proud to announce that it has successfully helped five Tribal clients secure a total of $15.9 million in Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant funding. This significant achievement underscores KLJ’s commitment to supporting infrastructure development and community enhancement for Tribal nations.
RAISE grants are a critical source of funding that allows communities to advance essential infrastructure projects. These projects, which encompass roads, bridges, transit, and rail, play a pivotal role in enhancing safety, accessibility, and affordability for residents. The grants secured by KLJ’s Tribal clients will specifically enable the following improvements:
Lower Brule Sioux Tribe – BIA 5 and BIA 10 Reconstruction
This project will plan and design the reconstruction of BIA Routes 5 and 10 between the Lower Brule Sioux Tribal headquarters, Town of Lower Brule, South Dakota Highway 47, and Interstate 90. Planning will result in improvements that include roadway widening and resurfacing, rumble strips, flatter slopes, improved horizontal and vertical curves, signage, improved non-motorized paths adjacent to the BIA 10, and improvements to pedestrian road crossings.
Spirit Lake Tribe – Community Repair and Rehabilitation Planning
The project will complete all planning and preconstruction activities to address deteriorating roadway infrastructure, drainage issues, shoulder widening, parking and driveway accessibility for residents, ADA accessibility, pedestrian lighting, and the addition of shared use paths and pedestrian trails. The project will also design a road maintenance shop and salt/sand storage space.
Blackfeet Tribe of Montana - Browning Streets Community Connectivity
This project will fund planning and design activities to reconstruct all major streets in Browning. Activities will include survey, stormwater planning, preliminary engineering and final engineering, environmental analysis, stakeholder engagement, identification of utility impacts, and right-of-way analysis.
Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe & Ziebach County Roadway Improvement Planning
This project will plan and design the reconstruction of approximately 38-miles of roadway in the communities of Dupree and Cherry Creek. Project activities include survey, geotechnical investigation, NEPA, preliminary engineering and final design, public outreach, and utility and right-of-way analysis.
Ute Mountain Ute Tribe – Aneth Road Reconstruction – Planning and Design
This project will fund the planning and engineering design for the full reconstruction and paving of approximately 23-miles of Aneth Road (UMU 201) from US-491 to the Colorado/Utah State Line. The current gravel roadway will be designed for two 12-foot paved lanes with 4-foot shoulders on both sides, improved signage, and rumble strips.
“We are honored to have played a role in securing these vital funds for our Tribal clients,” said Becky Rosenleaf, Government Relations Team Leader at KLJ. “These grants will not only advance critical infrastructure projects but also foster greater safety, accessibility, and economic opportunities within these communities.”
The successful grant applications reflect KLJ’s expertise in navigating complex funding processes and its dedication to meeting the unique needs of Tribal nations. By partnering closely with Tribal clients, KLJ ensures that projects are tailored to address specific community challenges and opportunities.
For more information about KLJ’s services and projects, please visit www.kljeng.com or contact Becky at 406-247-2907, becky.rosenleaf@kljeng.com.
