Formula Grant AR2026008
- Ozark Regional Transit, Inc. received a $1,096,270 project grant award from the Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to deliver public transportation services in Northwest Arkansas through May 2023. The funding will support Ozark Regional Transit's operations and allow it to maintain employees operating transit services in Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers, and Bentonville, benefiting the public. As the...
- Federal Transit Formula Grants Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Ozark Regional Transit, Inc. a formula grant totaling $6,399,348 under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on December 17, 2025, with a completion date of March 13, 2026. The funding supports operating assistance for paratransit services, preventative maintenance of the existing transit fleet, and the purchase of safety cameras to enhance operations. These resources enable Ozark...
- This $167,016 federal Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) will fund the lease purchase of 1 ADA high-roof van and 1 ADA minivan for Ozark Regional Transit, Inc. to continue providing paratransit and on-demand transit services in Northwest Arkansas. The award, dated June 14, 2024, requires a $25,053 local match from the cities...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Ozark Regional Transit, Inc. received a $380,966 formula grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) on September 4, 2025. The funding was obligated to purchase and install bus stop shelters along regional transit routes serving Northwest Arkansas, with an ultimate completion date of January 31, 2027. No sub-recipients were involved in this project....
- This $234,869 federal Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) will fund the lease purchase of 1 ADA high-roof van and 2 ADA minivans for Ozark Regional Transit, Inc., a transit authority serving urban residents in Northwest Arkansas. The award, made on August 6, 2024, will enable Ozark Regional Transit to continue providing ADA...
- This Project Grant from the Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) provides $379,531 to Ozark Regional Transit, Inc. to continue providing ADA paratransit and demand response services in Northwest Arkansas. Specifically, the funding will be used to finance the purchase of six ADA-accessible high-roof vans, continue lease payments on four ADA mini-vans, and purchase related...
- The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ArDOT) received a $31,187,859 Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on May 17, 2024 under the Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509). This funding will be used to enhance and sustain reliable transit services, reduce unscheduled repairs, and improve system efficiency and reliability for rural and intercity subrecipients in Arkansas. Specifically, the grant funds will cover administrative and...
- This $9,140,978 Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) will fund a range of capital improvements and operating assistance for the Rock Region Metropolitan Transit Authority (Rock Region Metro) in Arkansas. The grant will enable Rock Region Metro to purchase replacement vans, computer hardware and software, security equipment, fare collection systems, and miscellaneous support equipment. Funds will also support...
- Federal Transit Formula Grant Award Summary The University of Arkansas received a $1.45 million Formula Grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) awarded on July 3, 2025. This award supports public transportation operations and capital improvements in Arkansas through fiscal year 2028. The funded activities include operating assistance for transit services, preventive maintenance of rolling stock and operations...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded $32.2 million to the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ArDOT) under the Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509) on August 28, 2025, with a completion date of March 31, 2031. This formula grant provides capital, planning, and operating assistance to support public transportation services in rural areas and for intercity bus operations. The award funds state and project administration,...
Ozark Regional Transit, Inc. received a $3.79 million formula grant award dated June 3, 2026, from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507). This award funds daily public transit operations, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) paratransit services, fleet maintenance, and facility security for the Northwest Arkansas region through March 31, 2027. The grant ensures continuous service delivery by subsidizing operating costs and required ADA paratransit while protecting long-term assets through proactive maintenance and enhanced security measures. The funding directly supports Ozark Regional Transit's core mission to provide accessible public transportation to residents of Northwest Arkansas, including the communities of Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers, and Bentonville. Grant-funded activities enable the organization to maintain reliable service that facilitates rider access to employment, education, shopping, medical appointments, and entertainment. The awardee will implement all activities directly without subrecipient involvement, ensuring efficient resource allocation and direct community benefit.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $2.2m | 6/3/26 |