Formula Grant IA2026013
- The Des Moines Regional Transit Authority (DART) was awarded a $871,168 Formula Grant from the Federal Transit Administration's Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513). The grant, awarded on March 3, 2025, will support the purchase of one replacement light-duty paratransit bus with a useful life of 5 years or 150,000 miles. This vehicle will be used to meet the transportation needs of seniors and individuals with disabilities in DART's demand response...
- Federal Transit Formula Grants Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the Des Moines Regional Transit Authority (DART) $4.74 million under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on April 17, 2026, with a completion date of September 30, 2027. The total obligation of $4,744,380 is comprised of $3,750,504 in federal FY2025 Section 5307 apportioned funds and $993,876 in local matching funds (80/20 and 50/50 cost-share arrangements), which are provided...
- This $973,869 Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) will fund several key projects for the Des Moines Regional Transit Authority (DART): Purchase of two replacement light-duty buses to replace aging medium-duty buses that have exceeded their useful life, improving the reliability and flexibility of DART's fleet. Acquisition of an alignment machine for the...
- This $24,700,662 Federal Transit Formula Grant (CFDA 20.507) awarded by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to the Des Moines Regional Transit Authority (DART) will fund several key projects and activities. The primary focus areas include: Rehabilitation and renovation of DART's administration building (DART Central Station) and maintenance facility Architecture and engineering services to support the facility renovation projects A short-range transportation planning study Continued lease...
- The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) was awarded a $1,922,604 Formula Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The grant funds the design and construction of the first phase of a new operations and maintenance facility for DART, including a 82,000 square foot maintenance building, a 106,000 square foot storage barn, and 110,000...
- This is a $388,215 Formula Grant awarded by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513). The grant provides up to 2 years of operational assistance, preventative maintenance, and paratransit services from 7/1/2024 through 6/30/2026 for the City of Davenport, IA. The grant supports the provision of a fixed-route public transit system and ADA complementary paratransit services, with the expected outcome...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded $34.7 million to the Iowa Department of Transportation on August 27, 2025, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). This project grant funds the acquisition of 80 replacement public transit vehicles and 6 expansion public transit vehicles, development of a skill-based curriculum, project management services, and construction/engineering costs for two...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Dallas Area Rapid Transit Inc. (DART) received a $670,194 Project Grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Metropolitan Transportation Planning and State and Non-Metropolitan Planning and Research program (CFDA 20.505), awarded on August 18, 2025, with completion targeted for December 31, 2026. The grant funds preliminary design and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) environmental clearance activities to support the establishment of two...
- The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded $551,376 to the Iowa Department of Transportation on June 5, 2025, under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513) to support transportation improvements for the Heart of Iowa Regional Transit Agency (HIRTA). The project, with a completion date of December 31, 2026, will fund the upgrade of on-demand scheduling software, purchase of 12 new hybrid-electric vehicles, and hiring of a mobility manager...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Iowa Department of Transportation received a Formula Grant award of $247,821.00 from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509), effective July 2, 2025, with a completion date of December 31, 2027. The award funds the purchase of seven replacement public transit vehicles to support general public transportation services. These new transit buses will directly enhance service...
The Des Moines Regional Transit Authority (DART) received a Formula Grant award of $824,893 from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program (CFDA 20.513), with an award date of June 1, 2026, and ultimate completion date of August 31, 2028. This award supports DART's paratransit operations serving seniors and individuals with disabilities throughout Polk County by funding contracted third-party transportation services that supplement and enhance the agency's demand-response offerings. The primary services delivered through this award include complementary paratransit trips procured through contracts with vendors including Transiowa Taxi and Uzurv, which expand DART's capacity to accommodate trip requests with improved scheduling flexibility and faster response times. Additionally, the funding supports DART's microtransit service in Ankeny, which provides expanded service hours and same-day booking capabilities to replace previous on-call offerings. By outsourcing certain transportation services to third-party carriers operating as vendors, DART achieves operational cost efficiencies while reducing service redundancy and enhancing overall service quality for eligible clientele in the Des Moines metropolitan area.Federal Grant Award Summary
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $620.9k | 6/1/26 |