Formula Grant GA2026012
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded $6.81M to the Chatham Area Transit Authority under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) on August 21, 2025. This competitive Low or No Emission Grants award, totaling $6.81M in federal funding with a $1.36M local match contribution, supports the acquisition of four 35-foot hybrid-electric buses designed to modernize the transit agency's fleet and reduce...
- The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded a $7.5 million Project Grant to the Chatham Area Transit Authority under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) on August 22, 2022 for completion by March 30, 2029. The grant will fund the replacement of 30 diesel and 35 electric buses, mobile generator chargers, infrastructure for on-route and depot charging, and other eligible capital costs. This continues the...
- The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded a $12,667,863 Project Grant to the Chatham Area Transit Authority under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on March 7, 2022. The grant will fund operating expenses from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2026 to assist the transit authority's recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic by providing $3,166,966 annually for operations. Eligible activities include payroll, emergency protective measures like enhanced...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Chatham Area Transit Authority (CAT) a Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending grant (CFDA 20.534) totaling $2,250,000 on May 19, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of March 31, 2034. The grant supports CAT's acquisition of a new 149-passenger ferry vessel equipped with integrated technology devices and security cameras to enhance operational safety, security, and service reliability. The...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded $863,750 in project grant funding to the Chatham Area Transit Authority (CAT) on September 3, 2025, under the Passenger Ferry Grant Program, Electric or Low-Emitting Ferry Pilot Program (CFDA 20.532). The federal share of funds totaled $691,000. This award supports the installation of five shore power pedestals and high-capacity shore power connections at Savannah's ferry terminal infrastructure, enabling the Savannah...
- This federal Formula Grant award, provided by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the State of Good Repair Grants Program (CFDA 20.525), will fund preventive maintenance for Chatham Area Transit's (CAT) ferry fleet and the purchase of a new hybrid electric bus. The $1,115,694 award includes $708,843 in FY 2021 FHWA Ferry Boat Flex Funds, FTA Section 5337 State of Good Repair Funds, and FTA Section 5339 Bus and Bus Facilities Funds that will be...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Georgia Department of Transportation Division of Intermodal received a Formula Grant for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509) award from the Federal Transit Administration totaling $72.9 million, obligated on August 18, 2025, with a completion date of March 30, 2036. This funding supports capital, operating, and administrative expenses for rural public transit systems across Georgia, including Section 5311 rural transit providers and intercity...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority Inc. (CARTA) a formula grant of $2,755,695 on July 16, 2025, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The award comprises $2,204,556 in federal funding (80%) and $551,139 in local matching funds from Charleston County Sales Tax Dedicated Transportation Projects (20%), with an ultimate completion date of...
- Federal Transit Formula Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration awarded Augusta-Richmond County Government a $5.3 million Formula Grant under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on May 19, 2025, to enhance transit services and passenger experience. The grant funds the acquisition of new transit vehicles to replace equipment that has reached the end of its useful life, installation of updated security equipment, provision of staff training, and implementation...
- Federal Formula Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded $8.56 million to the Georgia Department of Transportation Division of Intermodal under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) on September 9, 2025. This formula grant provides capital funding for transit agencies operating in Georgia's small urbanized areas to support replacement and expansion of transit vehicles and eligible large and small capital...
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Chatham Area Transit Authority a formula grant totaling $1,032,353 (comprised of $825,882 in federal funds and $206,471 in local matching funds from Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax) on June 22, 2026, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The award funds the procurement of six 30-foot replacement transit buses designed to enhance service reliability and passenger experience by replacing aging vehicles that have exceeded their useful operational lifespan. The primary deliverable consists of six new transit vehicles outfitted with modern safety, accessibility, and operational technology features including GPS tracking and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant components. The procurement process encompasses competitive vehicle acquisition, fleet integration including delivery and inspection, and technology enhancements to ensure the vehicles meet regulatory standards and operational requirements. Upon delivery, Chatham Area Transit Authority will assume ongoing operations and maintenance of the equipment through the ultimate completion date of March 30, 2033, thereby modernizing the regional transit fleet serving the Savannah-Chatham County metropolitan area.Federal Grant Award Summary
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $825.9k | 6/22/26 |