The purpose of the award will support operating costs as defined by NTD reporting system for the period of july 1 2025 through june 30 2026 in the amount of $1960969.

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the City of Delano a Formula Grant totaling $1,960,969 under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on July 11, 2025. This award supports operating costs for public transportation services provided through the Delano Area Rapid Transit (DART) system for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. The funding enables the city to maintain and operate fixed-route bus service, dial-a-ride services, and on-demand transit options serving all residents of Delano, California.

The grant is intended to expand service accessibility and increase ridership throughout the city by supporting the operational expenses of these three transit service modalities. As a Formula Grant under the Urbanized Area Formula Funding Program (49 U.S.C. 5307), this award reflects FTA's commitment to providing recurring federal resources for the maintenance and operation of public transportation systems in urbanized areas. No sub-recipient activities are associated with this award, with the City of Delano as the direct recipient and implementing entity.

Activities

Funds will provide fixed route dial a ride and on-demand services to the residents of the city of delano

Expected outcomes

To provide services to everyone in the city of delano and increase ridership

Intended beneficiaries

All residents of the city of delano

Subrecipient activities

None applicable