Formula Grant MD2026021
- The Federal Transit Administration awarded the Maryland Transit Administration $16.721 million on May 19, 2026, under the Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509) to provide operating assistance for rural and regional transit systems across Maryland's non-urbanized areas. The funds cover eligible operating expenses including driver salaries, fuel, and items with less than one-year useful life. The Maryland Transit Administration distributed the award to 16...
- This $11.2 million project grant from the Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509) provides operating assistance to 16 subrecipients in Maryland for the period of August 2, 2022 through December 31, 2027. The Maryland Transit Administration will use the $5.6 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding and $5.6 million in additional Section 5311 funding to support the operating costs of rural, small city,...
- The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) received a $4,121,328 Formula Grant from the Federal Transit Administration through the Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509). This grant aims to provide operating and capital assistance to maintain safe and effective rural transit services across Maryland. The funding supports eligible operating expenses such as driver salaries, fuel, and other items with less than one-year useful life. The award also enables MTA to...
- This $3,461,325 Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), under the Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509), will provide funding for eligible capital projects and preventive maintenance for seven sub-recipients in the state of Maryland. The award funds will be used for the following activities: Construction of a new bus operations and maintenance facility Preventive maintenance for four transit service providers (Dorchester County,...
- This $5,492,960 Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509) provides funding to the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) and 12 sub-recipients for eligible capital projects in rural areas of Maryland. Key products and services to be delivered under this grant include the purchase of zero-emission vehicles, automatic passenger counters, preventive maintenance, and the acquisition of...
- The Federal Transit Administration awarded the Maryland Transit Administration $17.032 million under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program on May 19, 2026, for operating and technical assistance costs serving multiple counties across Maryland. The award funds maintenance of efficient operating standards and salary costs for transit operations, with expected outcomes centered on continuous efficiency of transit service delivery. Performance extends through September 30, 2026, across...
- The Federal Transit Administration awarded the Maryland Transit Administration $1,913,870 on July 30, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) for preventive maintenance and mobility management to transit operators serving urbanized areas in Maryland. The award obligates funding through September 30, 2026, with performance across Maryland. Activities include preventative maintenance of transit facilities and fleet and mobility management services. Expected outcomes...
- Federal Transit Formula Grants Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded $7,071,078 in Federal Transit Formula Grants (CFDA 20.507) to the Maryland Transit Administration on June 25, 2025, with a completion date of April 30, 2031. This award provides capital project funding for transit infrastructure and services in federally urbanized areas across Maryland. The funded activities include preventative maintenance of transit facilities and rolling stock, procurement of...
- The Federal Transit Administration awarded the Maryland Transit Administration $846,902 on March 16, 2026, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula program (CFDA 20.526) to procure seven replacement buses and one shop truck for transit operators serving Maryland's Lower Eastern Shore and Carroll, Frederick, and Washington counties. The Maryland Transit Administration functions as the pass-through recipient and administrator. Three sub-recipients will execute the procurement: the Tri-County...
- The Federal Transit Administration awarded the Maryland Transit Administration $6.713 million under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula program (CFDA 20.526) on March 31, 2026, for statewide capital procurement of replacement and expansion transit buses and minivans. The award funds purchase of 13 replacement buses and four replacement minivans across eight Maryland jurisdictions, plus three expansion buses and two expansion minivans to support improved demand-response service. Replacement...
The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the Maryland Transit Administration $2.431 million on August 21, 2026, under the Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509) to fund capital projects and program administration for twelve sub-recipients delivering transit services in Maryland's rural and non-urbanized areas. The award supports purchase and installation of transit infrastructure and equipment across nine county and local transit service providers. Allegany, Calvert, Carroll, Dorchester, Frederick, Garrett, St. Mary's, and Talbot counties, along with the Town of Ocean City, will receive funds for preventive maintenance. Baltimore County will fund four dashcams for transit vehicles. Calvert County will upgrade a transfer station de-facility. Queen Anne's County will purchase two power washers. Tri-County Council of the Lower Eastern Shore will expand facility security and upgrade closed-circuit television systems. Maryland Transit Administration will also receive funding for program administration. Performance of this work takes place in Maryland through the ultimate completion date of October 15, 2028. The funding supports continued safe and effective transit service operation for rural Maryland residents, benefiting state transit agencies and citizens in non-urbanized areas of the state.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $2.0m | 8/21/26 |