This grant is for iowa city transits operating assistance for FY2026 using federal FY2025 section 5307 funds of $3053182

The Federal Transit Administration awarded the City of Iowa City $6.106 million on April 28, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to support Iowa City Transit's operating assistance for fiscal year 2026.

The funding supports salaries and payroll expenses for Iowa City Transit's normal operations, enabling the transit authority to maintain planned service levels and continue fare-free service to riders. The award comprises $3.053 million in federal Section 5307 funds and a matching $3.053 million from Iowa City's transit levy funding. The performance period runs from July 1, 2025, through October 31, 2027, with an ultimate completion date of January 31, 2028. Place of performance is Iowa.

No sub-recipients are involved; all funds directly reimburse Iowa City Transit's eligible operating expenses.

Activities

This funding will support normal operations by contributing to salaries and payroll expenses for iowa city transit.

Expected outcomes

Iowa city transit will continue to operate at its planned level of service.

Intended beneficiaries

Users of iowa city transit will continue to benefit from fare-free service with the assistance of this funding

Subrecipient activities

None. These funds will be used to reimburse iowa city transit eligible operating expenses from 07/01/2025 to 10/31/2027.