Formula Grant IN2023020
- This $929,984 Federal Transit Formula Grant (CFDA 20.507) awarded by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) will support the Interurban Trolley transit system operated by the Michiana Area Council of Governments (MACOG) in Elkhart and Goshen, Indiana. The grant funds will be used to purchase four replacement revenue vehicles for the Interurban Trolley ADA paratransit service, as well as upgrade hardware, software, and video surveillance for the Interurban Trolley fixed-route system. The...
- This $3,295,916 Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) will fund the purchase of three 35-foot revenue vehicles for the Interurban Trolley fixed-route transit system serving Elkhart and Goshen, Indiana. The award, with a period of performance from September 2024 to December 2024, will enable the Michiana Area Council of Governments (MACOG) to replace buses that have reached the end of their useful lives,...
- The City of Kokomo received a $2.54 million Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on August 22, 2025. The award provides approximately one year of operating assistance for the City of Kokomo's transit system, comprising the City-Line Trolley and Spirit of Kokomo services, for the period January 1 through December 31, 2026. Operating funds cover all eligible expenses including driver salaries, fuel, and...
- The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the City of Evansville $2,757,895 under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on September 4, 2025, to support capital and planning assistance for the Metropolitan Evansville Transit System (METS) through September 1, 2026. The award funds the procurement of four vehicles—two paratransit buses to replace aging fleet assets and two administrative vehicles—along with capital improvements designed to maintain transit infrastructure...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Muncie Indiana Transit System (MITS) $3.29 million in FY2025 Section 5307 apportionment funds through a formula grant mechanism, with an award date of August 19, 2025, and completion through December 31, 2026. The primary deliverable consists of operating assistance to sustain MITS's fixed-route and paratransit service provision throughout calendar year 2025. Additionally, the award includes $50,000 in lapsing FY2023...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded $306,162 to the Evansville Metropolitan Planning Organization on June 20, 2025, under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513). This formula grant supports the acquisition of accessible transit vehicles and administration of Section 5310 transportation services through September 2029. Specifically, the award funds the capital purchase of one low-floor minivan for ARC of...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission (NIRPC) $1,117,892 under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program (CFDA 20.513) on September 3, 2025, with completion scheduled for June 30, 2028. Of this total obligation, $690,196 comprises FY 2023 Section 5310 split funds designated for the Chicago Urbanized Area (UZA). These funds support transportation services for seniors and...
- Federal Transit Formula Grants Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the City of Columbus, Indiana a formula grant of $2,617,830.00 under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on August 19, 2025, to support one year of operating assistance for the Columbus Transit System through December 31, 2026. The award funds fixed-route and demand-response transit operations, preventative maintenance, and employee salaries and fringe benefits. Additionally, the...
- The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded Interurban Transit Partnership a $34.99 million Project Grant under the Urbanized Area Formula Funding Program on July 12, 2022. The grant will fund capital investments and planning projects through March 30, 2027. Specifically, the grant provides $12.9 million in Section 5307 funds, $1 million in Section 5339 funds, and $1.2 million in Section 5337 funds to purchase replacement transit vehicles, equipment, and fund...
- Federal Formula Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Gary Public Transportation Corp (GPTC) $1,238,734 under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) on September 9, 2025. The funding supports the acquisition of replacement revenue vehicles for fixed-route service that have reached the end of their useful life, as well as the purchase of maintenance equipment for vehicles and facilities. The grant will...
APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO COVER CAPITAL COST OF CONTRACTING AND OPERATING EXPENSES FOR OUR INTERURBAN TROLLEY FIXED ROUTE SERVICE AND OUR INTERURBAN TROLLEY ADA ACCESS SERVICE THAT SERVES THE ELKHART AND GOSHEN IN.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: THE 5307 FUNDS WILL BE USED TO COVER OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE INTERURBAN TROLLEY FIXED ROUTE SYSTEM AND THE INTERURBAN TROLLEY ADA ACCESS SERVICE. THIS GRANT ALSO ALLOCATES $1280000 FROM FY 2022 AND $1280000 FROM FY 2023 FOR A TOTAL OF $2560000 OF THE REQUESTED GRANT AMOUNT TO THE CAPITAL COST OF CONTRACTING . MACOG FALLS UNDER # 1 ON THE CHART FOR CAPITAL COST OF CONTRACTING FROM THE FTA CIRCULAR 9010.1E PAGE IV-12: 1. SERVICE CONTRACT (CONTRACTOR PROVIDES MAINTENANCE AND TRANSIT SERVICE; RECIPIENT PROVIDES VEHICLES). THE COSTS REMAINING AFTER THE CAPITAL COST OF CONTRACTING ARE OPERATING EXPENSES.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: FUNDING WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE INTERURBAN TROLLEY TRANSIT SERVICES IN ELKHART AND GOSHEN IN; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THE INTERURBAN TROLLEY SERVICE AND THE RIDERS WHO RELY ON THE TRANSIT SERVICE WILL BENEFIT FROM MORE EFFICIENT RELIABLE AND SAFER SERVICE TO AND FROM THEIR DESTINATIONS THROUGHOUT THE ELKHART AND GOSHEN IN SERVICE AREA.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONE
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $2.1m | 9/10/25 | ||
| Not listed | $5.4m | 8/14/23 |