Formula Grant MO2026004
- The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) was awarded a $132.1 million project grant from the Federal Transit Administration's Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on July 22, 2022 to provide public transportation services through December 30, 2026. KCATA and four regional partners - Johnson County, Kansas; Kansas City Streetcar Authority; City of Independence, Missouri; and Unified Government of Wyandotte County, Kansas/Kansas City, Kansas - will utilize funding to...
- The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA), doing business as RideKC, has been awarded a $514,045 federal Project Grant by the Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Urbanized Area Formula Funding Program (CFDA 20.507). The funding will support KCATA's "RideKC Green Corridor Infrastructure Program" which aims to improve mobility and access while combating climate change in low-income and disadvantaged communities. Specifically, KCATA...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) received a $10.52 million Community Project Funding award from the Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.534) on August 27, 2025, to support transit fleet modernization and charging infrastructure in the Kansas City metropolitan region. The award, combining $8.88 million in federal funding with $1.64 million in local match funds from transportation sales taxes, will finance the replacement of nine aging diesel...
- The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (Kcata) received a $1.5 million Project Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration's Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on September 17, 2021. The grant funds will support operating assistance for expanded transit services in the Kansas City region through December 2026. Specifically, $600,000 will support new and extended Prospect MAX transportation services, while $300,000 and $300,000 from FY2019 Congestion Mitigation...
- The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) received a $569,326 Project Grant award from the Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration under the Metropolitan Transportation Planning and State and Non-Metropolitan Planning and Research program. KCATA will utilize the funding to study the health and economic impacts of its zero-fare transit program, launched in March 2020, in partnership with the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC). UMKC will provide $69,326...
- The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) was awarded a $12,985,000 Project Grant on September 4, 2024 from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The grant funding will support renovations and upgrades to KCATA's bus storage and battery electric vehicle (BEB) charging facility, including: (1) replacing the roof, (2) upgrading electrical...
- Summary of Federal Grant Award The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) a Formula Grant under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on April 24, 2025, obligating $26.74 million in federal funds to support construction of the Kansas City Streetcar Riverfront Extension Project. The total project cost is $61.68 million, combining $15.13 million in federal funds with $11.61 million in local match contributions. The...
- Federal Transit Formula Grants Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded $12.52 million to the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on August 21, 2025, for capital and operating activities supporting public transportation in the Kansas City metropolitan region. The award funds the acquisition of battery electric buses and compressed natural gas vehicles, development of regional transit corridor...
- The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) received a $4,955,977 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities (CFDA 20.513) program. The funding will be used to support the procurement of 34 transit vehicles including ADA-accessible vans and sedans, a regional travel voucher program, contracted transportation services, and program administration....
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) received a $9.0 million Project Grant award on May 23, 2025, under the Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). KCATA is administering the award on behalf of Johnson County Transit (JCT), with federal funding of $7.65 million supplemented by a local match of $1.35 million. The award is scheduled for completion by December...
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) $4.5 million under the National Infrastructure Investments program (CFDA 20.933) on March 26, 2026, to fund planning activities for an east-west high-capacity transit corridor connecting the University of Kansas Health System to the Rock Island Corridor and Truman Sports Complex. The planning project will deliver advanced planning and conceptual engineering for a locally preferred high-capacity transit alternative, complete streets enhancements, and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance documentation. Additionally, the project will develop a Federal Transit Administration Capital Investment Grant (CIG) ratings request package to support future implementation phases. The planning initiative emphasizes safety, mobility, and community connectivity through design features including medians, pedestrian refuge islands, road diets, lighting, and signage improvements. KCATA will collaborate with regional partners including the City of Kansas City, Missouri; the Unified Government of Wyandotte County; the University of Kansas Health System; and the Kansas City Streetcar Authority to maximize community benefits for public transportation riders, residents, business owners, and property owners across the KCATA service area. The project is scheduled for completion by August 30, 2029.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $4.5m | 3/26/26 |