Provide one year of operating assistance for tack transit

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded $5.503836 million to the Transit Authority of Central Kentucky on July 20, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507).

The funds provide one year of operating assistance for TACK's transit services. The award covers eligible operating expenses including driver salaries, fuel, and items with a useful life of less than one year. The funding enables TACK to continue operations and maintain rolling stock vehicles in a state of good repair, supporting the organization's service to workers and residents throughout Hardin and Meade counties, Kentucky. The period of performance extends through March 30, 2033. No sub-recipients are named in this award.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide one year of operating assistance for tack transit.

Activities

Funds will be used to cover all eligible operating expenses such as driver salaries fuel and items having a useful life of less than one year.

Expected outcomes

Funding will permit tack to continue to provide operations and keep rolling stock vehicles in a state of good repair.

Intended beneficiaries

Tack and the riders that rely on its service will benefit from continued services permitting workers to get to work and other destinations.