Formula Grant FL2026011
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Sarasota County a Formula Grant totaling $12.9 million under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on December 16, 2025, with a completion date of March 31, 2033. This award provides capital and operating assistance to support Sarasota County Transit's continued operations, preventing service disruptions that would otherwise occur due to funding constraints. The grant funds essential public...
- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration awarded a $2,141,945 Formula Grant (CFDA 20.507 - Federal Transit Formula Grants) to Sarasota County, Florida to provide one year of operating assistance for ADA paratransit services, security, on-demand services, and planning. This funding will allow Sarasota County Transit to continue its operations that would otherwise have to be cut due to lack of funding, benefiting the county and the riders that rely on its public...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Sarasota County, Florida received a Formula Grant award of $11.86 million from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507), with an award date of September 18, 2025 and ultimate completion date of March 30, 2033. This funding supports capital and operating assistance for Sarasota County Transit's fixed-route and paratransit operations. The award finances essential transit services including Americans with...
- This $2,904,025 Formula Grant award, provided by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507), will support one year of operating assistance, ADA services, preventative maintenance, and planning for Sarasota County Transit in Florida. The funds will cover eligible operating expenses such as driver and mechanic salaries, fuel, maintenance, personal protective equipment, cleaning supplies, and third-party planning services. This award will...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded $2,690,030 through the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513) to the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) on June 23, 2025. This formula grant provides capital funding to support transportation services for people with disabilities and older adults in the Sarasota/Bradenton Urbanized Area (UZA). Funds support eligible operating expenses, including driver...
- Federal Formula Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded $625,102 to the County of Sarasota on September 15, 2025, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). This formula grant funds the purchase of replacement buses for Sarasota County Area Transit, specifically the acquisition of 35-foot replacement vehicles to modernize the transit agency's fleet. The funding will enable the county to maintain critical...
- The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded a $10.6 million Project Grant to Sarasota County, Florida under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to provide capital assistance and continued transit operations from January 2023 through March 2030. Funding will allow Sarasota County Area Transit to purchase 35-foot replacement buses, conduct planning and safety/security enhancements, and maintain ADA/paratransit services provided through a third-party...
- This $4.8 million Project Grant from the Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration through the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) will fund capital and operating assistance for the Sarasota County Area Transit in Florida. The grant provides $4.1 million for operating expenses such as driver and mechanic salaries, fuel, maintenance, and personal protective equipment through March 2029. An additional $725,639 will replace three aging buses that have exceeded...
- The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded $573,443 to the County of Sarasota on June 17, 2025, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The award funds the replacement of thirty-five-foot buses for Sarasota County Transit, enabling the continuation of essential public transportation operations that would otherwise face service reductions due to insufficient funding. The project completion date is set for March 31, 2031....
- This $5,951,148 federal Formula Grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) will support public transportation services provided by Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT) in Sarasota County, Florida. The primary activities to be funded include operating assistance for ADA/paratransit and trolley services, planning and safety/security enhancements, and the purchase of 35-foot replacement buses....
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Sarasota County a Formula Grant totaling $3,069,241 under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507), effective March 23, 2026, to provide one year of operating assistance for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) paratransit and on-demand transit services. The funding covers all eligible operating expenses, including driver and mechanic salaries, bus attendant wages, and management and administrative costs necessary to sustain transit operations in the small urbanized area. ADA paratransit and on-demand services are delivered through third-party contractors engaged by Sarasota County Transit. This award enables Sarasota County Transit to continue essential transportation operations that would otherwise require service reductions due to insufficient funding. The grant directly benefits both the county transit system and its ridership base by maintaining critical transportation connectivity that facilitates worker access to employment and provides essential services to dependent riders within the service area.Federal Grant Award Summary
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $1.6m | 3/23/26 |