Formula Grant IN2026002
- The Federal Transit Administration awarded Bloomington Public Transit Co $10,407,675 on September 11, 2025, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to fund eligible operational and capital expenses for transit service delivery through December 31, 2026. Bloomington Transit will use the funds for operating assistance, capital assistance for service delivery, preventive maintenance activities, purchase of support vehicles, and operational expenses. The award enables the...
- The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded a $2,200,237 Project Grant to the Bloomington Public Transit Corporation under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507). The grant will fund operating assistance from July 2021 through January 2023 to prevent, respond to, and recover from coronavirus impacts on the essential public transportation services provided by Bloomington Transit in Indiana. The Urbanized Area Formula Funding Program makes federal...
- Federal Grant Award Summary On August 22, 2025, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Connect Transit (Bloomington-Normal Public Transit System) a $23.82 million Project Grant under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The award funds the design, construction, and equipping of a comprehensive Bus Storage and Training and Operations Center located in Illinois that will serve the cities of Bloomington and Normal. The facility...
- The Bloomington-Normal Public Transit System (Connect Transit) received a $1,090,055 project grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507). The grant will support the purchase and installation of electrical infrastructure needed to support battery electric bus charging in Illinois. The Federal Transit Formula Grants program makes federal funding available to local and regional authorities for...
- This $9,269,619 Federal Transit Formula Grant (CFDA 20.507) awarded by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) will be used by the Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation (Indygo) to purchase five 60-foot buses for the new Blue Line bus rapid transit (BRT) project in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Blue Line is intended to replace and improve the existing Route 8 local bus service, which is one of Indygo's highest ridership and most productive routes. The project is expected to provide more...
- The Federal Transit Administration awarded Connect Transit (Bloomington-Normal Public Transit System) $4.31 million on July 10, 2026, under the Community Project Funding Congressionally Directed Spending program (CFDA 20.534) to purchase three hybrid 40-foot heavy-duty buses, security cameras, proximity locks, and radios for its transit fleet. Connect Transit will deploy the procured equipment to expand and modernize service delivery in Bloomington and Normal, Illinois. The project period...
- The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) received a $7,424,179 Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration's Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) on September 11, 2023. This funding will support operating assistance and technical assistance for rural transit operators around Indiana, as well as the procurement of replacement transit vehicles. Through sub awards, INDOT will provide operating assistance and transit...
- This $6,365,966 Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) will be used by the Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation (Indygo) to construct 16 stations and fund professional services for the development of Indygo's Blue Line bus rapid transit (BRT) project. The Blue Line will largely serve as a replacement for the existing Route 8 bus line, one of the highest ridership...
- 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,...
- 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 Federal Transit Administration awarded Bloomington Public Transit Co (Bloomington Transit) $5.271557 million under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on August 11, 2026, to purchase three 60-articulated buses to replace three vehicles in its fixed-route fleet. The replacement buses will increase service capacity on high-demand travel corridors, enhance operational efficiency by raising passenger-carrying capability without requiring additional labor hours, and reduce maintenance workload on aging vehicles. The new buses will provide a smoother, more comfortable ride for both riders and operators. The project benefits transit riders and the broader Bloomington community through more reliable access to transportation services and improved fleet reliability. Bloomington Transit is a local government-owned transit authority based in Bloomington, Indiana, providing fixed-route and paratransit services throughout the area. The award is assistance type Formula Grant with performance completing by December 31, 2026, and place of performance in Indiana. No sub-recipients are involved in this award.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $4.2m | 8/11/26 |