Formula Grant CA2026129
- The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the City of Madera $4.305 million on August 17, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to support operating costs for Madera Metro fixed-route and dial-a-ride/ADA complementary paratransit transit services. Funds cover eligible operating expenses including fleet mechanics, bus stop maintenance, staff compensation, grant administration, and transit operator service delivery expenses for the...
- This $180,200 Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration's Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) will enable the City of Madera, California to purchase one electric van to support a new on-demand micro-transit system. The funding will cover 85% of the vehicle cost, with the remaining 15% provided through local matching funds. This initiative aims to expand public transit options and improve mobility for Madera residents,...
- Federal Formula Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Madera County a formula grant of $128,347.00 on August 29, 2025, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The award funds the purchase of one expansion electric van equipped with a wheelchair lift to expand the county's transit demand response service capacity. This capital project is designed to serve the general public with priority given to...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded $580,420.00 to Madera County on September 3, 2025, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to support the Carbon Reduction Program (CRP). The award funds the procurement of five 7-passenger zero-emission vans for deployment in a microtransit demonstration project serving Madera County communities. These vehicles will enable the establishment of a new demand-response transportation service...
- The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded $8.1 million to the Transit Joint Powers Authority for Merced on August 28, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to provide operating assistance and preventive maintenance for the Merced County Regional Transit System through October 30, 2027. Funding supports daily transit operations including labor, fuel, and administrative expenses, along with preventive maintenance activities—routine...
- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded a $417,850 Formula Grant under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) to the Transit Joint Powers Authority for Merced (TJPA) on March 18, 2025. The purpose of this award is to fund the procurement of two new electric transit vehicles to support the expansion of micro services in the City of Atwater. The funding will enable TJPA to continue providing...
- The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded $21.7 million to the City of Fresno, operating as Fresno Area Express (FAX), under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) on July 31, 2025. The award will fund the procurement of new compressed natural gas (CNG) buses to replace aging, end-of-life vehicles in FAX's transit fleet. These replacement buses represent the federally eligible portion of the CNG bus purchase expenses and are...
- The City of Manteca received a $303,418 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). The purpose of this grant is to provide funding for the purchase of one expansion bus for the Manteca Transit fixed route system. The funds will be used to acquire this additional bus to meet increasing ridership demands and continue providing transit services to the population of the...
- The Federal Transit Administration awarded the City of Clovis $1,290,495 on February 18, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to procure eight gasoline-fueled transit vehicles under 30 feet in length for Clovis Transit fleet expansion. The vehicles will meet Clean Air Act standards and Americans with Disabilities Act requirements, and will include equipment features and software supporting driver and passenger safety. Performance of work occurs in California, with...
- The Federal Transit Administration awarded Fresno Council of Governments $2,449,419 on July 16, 2026, under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513) to fund vehicle purchases, vehicle replacements, and a travel training program for transit operators serving seniors and individuals with disabilities in California's rural and small urban areas. Fresno Area Express will purchase and replace eight aging cutaway vehicles and operate a travel training...
The Federal Transit Administration awarded the City of Madera $194,503 on August 12, 2026, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula Grant Program (CFDA 20.526) to fund technology enhancements and bus procurement for Madera Metro fixed-route and dial-a-ride/ADA complementary paratransit transit services. The City of Madera will use $111,508 of the award for technology expenses including mobile applications, GTFS software, and related systems supporting Madera Metro operations. The remaining $44,094 addresses a funding gap for the purchase of a gasoline bus to replace an electric vehicle procurement that encountered electrification challenges. The bus costs $185,142.44; the prior award CA-2020-259-01 carried a remaining balance of $94,763, with the new allocation bridging the difference. The City of Madera will provide a 20 percent local match through Local Transportation Funds. Period of performance runs through June 30, 2027. Work is performed in California. The award is a formula grant with no sub-recipients. The funding enables Madera Metro to maintain transit service continuity with vehicles in a state of good repair and improved operational efficiency while sustaining regulatory compliance and data reporting.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $155.6k | 8/12/26 |