Formula Grant GA2026018
- 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...
- 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 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...
- 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 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,...
- 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 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 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 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 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 operations. The renovation and expansion project will modernize the existing 3,200-square-foot facility to accommodate growing operational needs of METRA's 56-employee operations division and hundreds of daily customers. The funded activities include complete renovation of the transfer center building, rehabilitation of the 10 bus bays, improvement and expansion of outdoor greenspace, and expansion of the facility to add customer amenities and technology infrastructure. The project emphasizes energy efficiency upgrades, ecological design strategies, and compliance with current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and safety standards. With an ultimate completion date of March 23, 2038, the modernized transfer center will provide a spacious, customer-friendly facility that supports METRA's long-term vision for safe and efficient public transit services while benefiting both passengers and employees.Federal Grant Award Summary
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $5.3m | 7/22/26 |