The purpose of the award is to provide operating funds for the period of july 1 2026 to june 30 2028

The City of Manteca received an $8,031,344 Formula Grant award on September 10, 2025, from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507). This award provides operating funds for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028, to sustain and enhance transit services in the Manteca service area. The funding covers eligible operating expenses including salaries, contract services, supplies, training, repairs, fuel, and other operational items necessary to maintain current service levels while improving reliability, safety, and performance for transit riders and the broader Manteca service area population.

The Federal Transit Formula Grants program supports the development and operation of public transportation systems in urbanized areas through formula-based allocation of federal resources. This award represents a continuation of Manteca's participation in the program, which has provided cumulative funding exceeding $8 million for operating assistance since 2022. No subrecipient activities are associated with this award, with funds being obligated directly to the City of Manteca for direct transit operations through the ultimate completion date of August 31, 2028.

Activities

Funds will cover operating expenses such as salaries contract services supplies trainings repairs fuel and other eligible operation items to maintain transit services.

Expected outcomes

Funding will allow the continued operations of services.

Intended beneficiaries

Population of the manteca transit service area and area transit riders.