Formula Grant IL2024012
- Federal Formula Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Madison County Mass Transit District $8.74 million through the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on July 29, 2025, to support critical transit infrastructure and operational improvements. The award funds the replacement of 30-foot and light-duty buses that have exceeded their useful operational life, construction of a new transit support facility for employee use, acquisition of support...
- The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded a $10.35 million project grant to the Madison County Mass Transit District on January 23, 2023 for completion by March 30, 2029. The grant funds will support the purchase of 18 replacement fixed-route buses, spare parts, bus inspection services, and furniture, fixtures and equipment for a new administration building. The Urbanized Area Formula Funding Program award aims to provide more reliable transit service, enhance the...
- The Madison County Mass Transit District (MCMTD) was awarded a $10.768 million project grant from the Federal Transit Administration's Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to support public transit operations from October 1, 2023 through June 30, 2029. MCMTD will use the funding to cover costs associated with operating, maintaining, and managing the public transportation system in Madison County, Illinois. This includes wages and benefits for drivers, mechanics, fuelers,...
- This $1,500,000 federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration under the Community Project Funding Congressionally Directed Spending program (CFDA 20.534) will fund the replacement of antiquated paper-driven processes at Rides Mass Transit District, a local government transit authority in southern Illinois. The grant will support the purchase, installation, training, and implementation of various transportation technology upgrades,...
- This $1,854,451 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 operating expenses and capital needs of the Jackson County Mass Transit District (JCMTD) in Carbondale, Illinois. The grant funding will be used to assist with eligible costs related to the expansion, maintenance, and operation of JCMTD's public transportation system, including fixed-route services and...
- This federal Project Grant award, totaling $5,381,855.00, was provided by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The purpose of this award is to fund facility, vehicle, and safety improvements for public transportation providers in Illinois. The key activities to be performed include: Safety enhancements for existing vehicles Replacement of buses beyond their useful life Improvements to bus...
- The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District a $43.766 million project grant under the Federal Transit Formula Grants (CFDA 20.507) program. The grant will fund the renovation and expansion of the Illinois Terminal through a joint development project involving land acquisition, construction work, and the development of a mixed-use facility. The project aims to improve safety and access to the intermodal transportation hub,...
- Federal Formula Grant Award Summary The City of Decatur, Illinois received a $10.45 million Federal Transit Formula Grant (CFDA 20.507) from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), awarded on April 28, 2025, with a completion date of December 31, 2026. This grant funds all operational aspects of the Decatur Public Transit System, enabling the city to maintain affordable and reliable public transportation services for residents of Decatur and surrounding communities. The city has contracted...
- The Illinois Department of Transportation received a $600,000 Formula Grant award on November 30, 2022 from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205). The funding will support Madison County Transit District's efforts to increase awareness, interest, and participation in its Ride Finders employer transportation program and ride-sharing services for commuters. As a Formula Grant under the Highway Planning...
- Federal Transit Formula Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded $17.2 million to the Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District (MTD) under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on May 27, 2025, to expand and modernize its public transit bus fleet. MTD will use the funding to procure diesel-electric hybrid and hydrogen fuel cell electric buses to replace aging vehicles that have reached the end of their useful life, complete bus builds and testing, and...
This $3,908,690 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.507 - Federal Transit Formula Grants) will support a range of capital projects and operational improvements for the Madison County Mass Transit District in Illinois. Specifically, the funding will be used to: make access and video security improvements across the district's service area; install new bus stop shelters; purchase safety and security equipment for buses; acquire support vehicles; replace an inground vehicle lift; install a new fueling station; and cover project administration costs. These investments are expected to enhance transit security, improve working conditions for employees, and allow the transit agency to provide more reliable service to riders who rely on public transportation to access work and other destinations in the region.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $3.1m | 7/1/24 |