This application is requesting a total amount of $4744380

The Federal Transit Administration awarded the Des Moines Regional Transit Authority (operating as Dart) $4.744 million on April 17, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507).

The award funds operating and capital support for transit services in the greater Des Moines metropolitan area through September 30, 2027. Dart will use the $3.750 million federal portion to continue leasing 19 buses from 2016, fund preventive maintenance for vehicles, provide ADA paratransit operating support, and cover general operating support. The award combines federal and local match funding at 80/20 and 50/50 ratios depending on project type, with Dart providing $993,876 in local match via property tax revenue. The expected outcomes include improved fleet safety, on-time performance, and reliability through sustained bus lease operations and vehicle maintenance.

Performance occurs in Iowa. No sub-recipients participate in this award. Indirect costs are not applied to the scope.

Activities

Dart will utilize formula FY2025 5307 funds in the amount of $3750504 for the following projects: continue lease of 19 buses from 2016; charge eligible expenses for preventive maintenance for vehicles; ADA paratransit operating support; operating support.

Expected outcomes

The expected outcomes of these grant activities include improved safety schedule (on-time performance) and reliability of the fleet from the continuation of the bus lease operations support and preventative maintenance for vehicles.

Intended beneficiaries

These projects will benefit transit riders in the greater DES moines metropolitan area (darts service area).

Subrecipient activities

There are no subrecipient activities on this grant.