The State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) received a $18,152,518 Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509) on September 16, 2024. The grant will fund capital and operating assistance for public transportation services in rural Florida communities with populations under 50,000. Eligible activities include vehicle purchases, facility improvements, technical assistance, and operating support for rural transit providers.
FDOT will sub-award portions of the grant to 13 local and regional entities across Florida, including county governments, transit authorities, and non-profit organizations. Sub-awardee activities encompass bus replacement, equipment acquisition, and operational support for rural transportation services benefiting transit-dependent populations in these communities.
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