Formula Grant CA2026147
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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 a $9.3 million Project Grant to the Stanislaus Regional Transit Authority through the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on September 19, 2021. Funding will support operating expenses and ongoing preventative maintenance for the Authority through October 31, 2022. Specifically, $5.3 million will fund preventative maintenance and operating assistance for the Authority's fixed routes and dial-a-ride services....
- The Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District (MTD) was awarded a $17,918,142 Formula Grant from the Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on September 23, 2024. The purpose of this grant is to support MTD's operating costs, preventive maintenance, and ADA complementary paratransit services for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. The funds will be used to cover eligible expenses such as driver salaries, fuel, and other items...
- The Federal Transit Administration awarded the City of Visalia $14.230968 million on August 18, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to fund one year of operating and preventive maintenance assistance for Visalia Transit fixed-route and dial-a-ride operations during the period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Funds cover all eligible operating and preventive maintenance expenses, including contractor expenses related to transit operations and vehicle...
- The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded Monterey-Salinas Transit District $41.236 million on April 23, 2026 under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to fund fixed-route transit operations for the period April 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. Funds cover operating expenses including salaries, fuel, and items with useful life less than one year to maintain fixed-route transit services across MST's service area in Monterey County, California,...
- The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the City of Vacaville $4,941,952 on March 25, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to provide operating assistance for fixed-route, demand-response, and paratransit transit operations. Funds cover eligible operating expenses including driver salaries and fuel, enabling the city to sustain transit service and support workers and other riders in reaching destinations. The award covers a two-year...
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 period June 1, 2026 through February 29, 2028. The City of Madera applied for $2.152 million in FY 2021 Section 5307 funding, with the 50 percent local match sourced from state transit assistance funds and local transportation funds. The funding enables Madera Metro to continue operations, improve service efficiency, and maintain regulatory compliance while serving passengers throughout the service area. No sub-recipients are identified in this award.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $2.2m | 8/17/26 |