The purpose of this grant award is to provide operating assistance for demand response services and fleet and facility preventive maintenance for capital transit in helena montana

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the City of Helena a Formula Grant in the amount of $1.93 million on August 6, 2025, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507). The award provides operating assistance and preventive maintenance funding for Capital Transit's demand response services and fleet and facility maintenance in Helena, Montana. These funds enable the continuation of public transportation operations serving Helena residents and visitors while maintaining transit vehicles and facilities in a state of good repair.

This grant award reflects the FTA's standard formula-based allocation approach for urbanized areas, which supports ongoing transit operations and asset preservation. Capital Transit will utilize the obligated funds through September 30, 2026, to cover eligible operating expenses—such as driver salaries, fuel, and administrative costs—as well as preventive maintenance activities that sustain the transit system's reliability and service capacity. No subrecipient activities are associated with this award, with all funds directed to the City of Helena Finance Division for direct transit operations management.

Activities

Funds will be used to cover eligible demand response operating expenses and fleet and facility preventive maintenance expenses.

Expected outcomes

Funding will allow the city of helena DBA capital transit to continue to provide transit operations in the city of helena MT and maintain fleet and facilities in a state of good repair.

Intended beneficiaries

Helena MT residents and visitors.