Formula Grant GA2026011
- Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Columbus Georgia Consolidated Government a $336,478 formula grant on August 8, 2025, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The award consists of a federal share of $269,182 and a local match of $67,296, with funding allocated from Federal Fiscal Year 2023 for use in the local FY2026 period (July 1, 2025–June 30, 2026). The grant will fund capital purchases of...
- Federal Transit Formula Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Columbus Georgia Consolidated Government a Section 5307 Urbanized Area Formula Grant totaling $3,159,933 (Federal share: $2,527,946; Local share: $631,987) on August 8, 2025, to support capital planning and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) projects for the Metra transit system. The award, obligated under Federal Fiscal Year 2022 appropriations for the local fiscal year 2026 period (July 1, 2025...
- The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the Columbus Georgia Consolidated Government $327,187 in Formula Grant funding under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The grant will be used to cover capital expenses for purchasing one (1) paratransit bus, transit equipment, support equipment, and other transit items that have been worn out. This funding will allow the Metra Transit System to maintain a state of good repair for its...
- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the Columbus Georgia Consolidated Government, doing business as Citizen's Service Center, a $341,351 Project Grant under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The funding will be used to purchase 1 paratransit bus, as well as transit equipment and other transit items, to support the Metra transit system's day-to-day operations. This grant, with a federal share...
- The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded a $7.6 million Project Grant to the Columbus Georgia Consolidated Government under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on February 7, 2023. The grant funds will support the capital planning and preventative maintenance needs of the Metra Transit Systems through March 20, 2029 by providing for the purchase of transit equipment, support equipment, vehicle repairs and replacement parts to maintain...
- This $2,558,293 federal formula grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.507 - Federal Transit Formula Grants) will support the capital planning and ADA projects for the Metra transit system in Columbus, Georgia. The funds will be used to purchase transit equipment and support supplies, including repair parts, vehicle services, bus AVL and security-related capital, as well as to cover ADA-related salaries, benefits, and staff training....
- The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded a $1,366,800 Project Grant to the Columbus Georgia Consolidated Government under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The grant will fund the purchase of one 30-foot replacement bus and bus support equipment to enhance the recipient's existing fleet and support daily fixed route transit services through March 2029. The grant utilizes $547,720 in federal funds...
- The Columbus Georgia Consolidated Government received a $1,000,764 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration on May 31, 2023 to support capital projects and day-to-day operations for the Metra transit system through March 30, 2029. The funding was provided through the Urbanized Area Formula Funding Program (CFDA 20.507) and will be used to purchase transit support equipment, four large outdoor sign marquees, ten intelligent transit systems,...
- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration awarded a $3,083,503 Project Grant to the Columbus Georgia Consolidated Government, doing business as the Citizen's Service Center. This grant, funded through the Urbanized Area Formula Funding Program (CFDA 20.507), will support the Metra public transit system's capital planning and ADA projects, including the purchase of transit equipment, support equipment, and preventive maintenance items such as benches, message centers,...
- The Columbus Georgia Consolidated Government was awarded a $414,190 Project Grant from the Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The grant will fund the purchase of two 30-foot accessible buses and bus support equipment to enhance the recipient's existing fleet and allow continuation of dial-a-ride transit services for community residents. The new buses and equipment...
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Columbus Georgia Consolidated Government a Formula Grant totaling $348,789 (with a federal share of $279,031 and local match of $69,758) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) on June 30, 2026. These funds support capital projects for the Metra Transit System to replace worn-out transit equipment, support equipment, and other transit-related items necessary for daily operations during the local fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027). The grant funding will enable Metra Transit System to maintain its fleet in a state of good repair and sustain continuous service to transit riders. The primary beneficiaries include Metra Transit System riders, who will experience improved reliability and security through enhanced equipment, and the transit agency itself, which will maintain operational capacity to serve the Columbus, Georgia community. No subrecipient activities have been identified under this award.Federal Grant Award Summary
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $279.0k | 6/30/26 |