Formula Grant CA2025162
- The City of Santa Monica, operating as the Santa Monica Big Blue Bus transit authority, has been awarded a $36,000,000 federal Formula Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507). The grant funding will be used to purchase battery-electric buses to replace aging buses that have met their useful life, with the goal of reducing congestion, improving efficiency, and achieving compliance with...
- The City of Santa Monica, doing business as Santa Monica Big Blue Bus, received a $17,751,670 Project Grant award on July 28, 2023 from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507). The funding will be used to purchase battery-electric buses to replace aging buses that have reached the end of their useful life, as well as support vehicles. This is expected to reduce congestion, improve transit efficiency,...
- The City of Santa Monica, doing business as Santa Monica Big Blue Bus, was awarded a $22,247,777 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration on August 16, 2021 to provide operating assistance for fixed route public transportation services through September 26, 2022. The grant funding will support $22,247,777 in operating costs for the Santa Monica Big Blue Bus through the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA #20.507) to prevent, prepare for,...
- The City of Santa Maria was awarded a $11,001,470 Federal Transit Formula Grant (CFDA 20.507) from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on May 15, 2025. The purpose of this 1-year award is to provide operating assistance, preventive maintenance, and the purchase of three electric expansion buses to support the city's fixed-route and demand-response transit operations during the 2023 fiscal year. The grant funding will cover eligible expenses such as driver salaries, fuel, and vehicle...
- The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the City of Santa Maria a $12,844,158 Formula Grant under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on September 4, 2025. The purpose of this 1-year grant is to provide operating assistance, preventive maintenance, and the purchase of three (3) battery-electric buses (1 replacement and 2 expansion) to support the city's fixed-route transit operations during the 2025 fiscal year period. The funding will cover eligible operating and...
- The City of Santa Maria received a $1,492,154 Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration's Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) on August 8, 2024. The grant funding will be used to purchase one (1) 35-foot battery-electric low floor bus to support the transition of the city's transit fleet to zero-emission vehicles. This is expected to reduce the city's annual operating costs by up to $300,000 through reduced maintenance...
- This $442,828 federal Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.526 - Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs) will fund the replacement of buses for the Santa Clarita Transit operations in California. The grant aims to support capital projects that enable the continued safe and clean delivery of local public transit services to the Santa Clarita Valley community. The expected outcomes...
- The City of Santa Clarita received a $23,020,987 Formula Grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to fund a capital project that supports clean and safe delivery of public transit services in the Santa Clarita Valley. The grant will be used to procure 8 local hydrogen buses, 3 CNG commuter buses, 3 hydrogen commuter buses, and 5 paratransit buses. Additionally, the funds will be used to improve up to 25 bus stops with...
- This $3,187,495 Federal Transit Formula Grant (CFDA 20.507) awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration is intended to replace aging buses in the City of San Luis Obispo's public transit system with new zero-emission electric buses. The grant funds will enable the City to identify and purchase federally eligible electric bus models through state purchasing contracts. This grant is expected to improve the reliability and reduce maintenance costs of the City's...
- The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded a $80.5 million Project Grant to the San Mateo County Transit District under the Federal Transit Formula Grants (CFDA 20.507) program. The grant will fund the procurement of 30 zero-emission buses to replace diesel buses, 21 new paratransit vehicles, and ADA operating expenses from August 2022 through June 2026. The Federal Transit Formula Grants program provides federal resources to local and regional authorities for...
The City of Santa Monica, operating as the Santa Monica Big Blue Bus, received a $81,200,000 Formula Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.507 - Federal Transit Formula Grants) on August 11, 2025. The purpose of this award is for the City to purchase battery-electric buses to replace aging buses that have met their useful life. The expected outcomes include reducing congestion, improving efficiency with newer buses, and achieving compliance with zero-emission mandates. The City of Santa Monica does not intend to subaward any of these funds. This Formula Grant supports the Federal Transit Formula Grants program, which provides financial assistance to state and local government authorities for a range of public transportation activities, including vehicle procurement, infrastructure improvements, and transit planning.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $65.0m | 8/11/25 |