Formula Grant GA2026016
- 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...
- 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 Grant Award Summary On June 30, 2026, the Federal Transit Administration awarded Columbus Georgia Consolidated Government a Formula Grant of $348,789 under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The grant, which utilizes Federal Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations, comprises a federal share of $279,031 and a local matching contribution of $69,758. The funds support the Metra Transit System's fiscal year 2027 operations (July 1, 2026...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration awarded a Formula Grant of $6.57 million to the Columbus Georgia Consolidated Government on July 22, 2026, under the Urbanized Area Formula Funding Program (CFDA 20.507) to renovate and expand the Metropolitan Area Transit (METRA) Transfer Center in Columbus, Georgia. The transfer center, originally constructed in 1998, serves as the central transit hub for the region's 10 fixed-route bus services and paratransit dial-a-ride...
- 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...
- 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 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,...
- 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 Transit Formula Grants Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the City of Columbus, Indiana a formula grant of $2,617,830.00 under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on August 19, 2025, to support one year of operating assistance for the Columbus Transit System through December 31, 2026. The award funds fixed-route and demand-response transit operations, preventative maintenance, and employee salaries and fringe benefits. Additionally, the...
- 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...
Federal Transit Administration Formula Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Columbus Georgia Consolidated Government a Section 5307 Urbanized Area Formula Grant totaling $3,371,061 ($2,696,849 federal / $674,212 local match) on July 14, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507). The award funds capital planning and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) projects supporting the Metra transit system's operations during the local fiscal year 2027 period (July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027), with completion targeted for March 30, 2032. The grant supports a comprehensive range of transit capital and preventive maintenance activities, including procurement of four support vehicles (one supervisor van, one dually maintenance truck, and two maintenance trucks); replacement of shop equipment consisting of one in-ground bus lift and three security gates; acquisition of a key management security box for vehicle key storage; procurement and installation of bus fare collection equipment (one ticket vending machine and one farebox); deployment of intelligent transit system equipment; tire replacements; vehicle repairs and repair parts; replacement of one paratransit bus; and ADA-related salaries, benefits, and staff training. Additionally, the award funds program support and administration for planning activities to sustain daily operations of the Metra transit system.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $2.7m | 7/14/26 |