Formula Grant DC2025008
- This federal Formula Grant award, provided by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Rail Fixed Guideway Public Transportation System State Safety Oversight Formula Grant Program (CFDA 20.528), is intended to fund the District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department (DC FEMS) for oversight responsibilities related to the DC Streetcar system. The $400,899 grant, effective from July 1, 2024 to December 31, 2025, will support contracted services for DC FEMS staff as...
- The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has awarded a $4,584,610 Formula Grant under the Rail Fixed Guideway Public Transportation System State Safety Oversight Formula Grant Program (CFDA 20.528) to the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission (WMSC). The purpose of this 5-year award, effective from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2029, is to provide operating assistance to the WMSC to execute its federally-mandated State Safety Oversight (SSO) program for the WMATA Metrorail system. Specifically,...
- This is a $4,053,689 Formula Grant awarded by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Rail Fixed Guideway Public Transportation System State Safety Oversight Formula Grant Program (CFDA 20.528). The purpose of the grant is to provide 5 years of operating assistance to the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission (WMSC) from 7/1/2025 to 6/30/2030. The funds will be used to cover the salaries, benefits, and organizational expenses needed for WMSC to execute its federally-mandated State...
- The Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration awarded the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission $4,456,844 under the Rail Fixed Guideway Public Transportation System State Safety Oversight Formula Grant Program (CFDA 20.528) from May 2023 through September 2028. As the designated State Safety Oversight agency for the Washington D.C. region, WMSC will utilize these project grant funds to execute its federally-mandated safety oversight responsibilities for the Washington...
- The Washington Metrorail Safety Commission (WMSC) was awarded a $4.45 million Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration under the Rail Fixed Guideway Public Transportation System State Safety Oversight Formula Grant Program (CFDA 20.528). The grant will fund WMSC's safety oversight activities for rail fixed guideway public transportation systems in Washington, D.C. from April 2021 through September 2026. As the designated State Safety Oversight...
- This federal Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Rail Fixed Guideway Public Transportation System State Safety Oversight Formula Grant Program (CFDA 20.528) provides $1,669,664.00 in funding to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to conduct safety oversight of rail transit agencies throughout the state. The grant will cover administrative costs, personnel, consultants, and training to ensure safety requirements are met and maintain...
- The Washington Metrorail Safety Commission (WMSC) was awarded a $2,630,601 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration under the Rail Fixed Guideway Public Transportation System State Safety Oversight Formula Grant Program (CFDA 20.528). The grant will provide 5 years of operating assistance to the WMSC from July 1, 2022 through September 30, 2027. Funds will support all eligible operating expenses to allow the WMSC to execute effective state...
- The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Accounting and Financial Services Division was awarded a $1,312,566 Formula Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration's Rail Fixed Guideway Public Transportation System State Safety Oversight Formula Grant Program (CFDA 20.528). The purpose of this grant is to improve the safety and security of public transportation systems in Washington state through activities such as increasing accessibility and...
- The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) was awarded a $1,634,166 Formula Grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Rail Fixed Guideway Public Transportation System State Safety Oversight Formula Grant Program (CFDA 20.528). The purpose of this 3-year grant, awarded on September 11, 2024, is to improve the safety and security of public transportation systems across Washington state. Key activities include increasing safety and accessibility, enhancing...
- This federal Formula Grant award from the Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.524 - Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement (PRIIA) Projects for Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)) provides $287,000,000.00 in funding to WMATA to support capital programs and projects to maintain and sustain safe, reliable public transit operations and services within the National Capital Region. The grant-funded activities include replacing prime movers,...
This is a Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Rail Fixed Guideway Public Transportation System State Safety Oversight Formula Grant Program (CFDA 20.528). The $403,806 grant was awarded on August 4, 2025 to the District of Columbia Government's Fire and Emergency Medical Services (FEMS) Department. The purpose of the grant is to provide funding for FEMS to carry out State Safety Oversight (SSO) responsibilities related to the DC Streetcar system. This includes using the funds for contracted services to develop appropriate staffing levels, conduct safety audits and investigations, and perform risk-based inspections. The intended outcome is to support SSO activities that enhance the safety and oversight of DC's rail transit operations.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $323.0k | 8/4/25 |