The purpose of this grant award is to provide funds toward operational expenses paratransit service and security

The Federal Transit Administration awarded Missoula Urban Transportation District $16.36 million on December 9, 2025, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to cover eligible operating paratransit and security expenses. The award obligates $16,360,170 with a period of performance ending April 1, 2026 and place of performance in Montana. Funds support continuation of paratransit operations and security services, enabling expansion of staff and services. The funding directly benefits riders relying on MUTD's service for transportation to work, school, and other destinations. No sub-recipients are involved in this award.

Activities

Funds will be used to cover eligible operating paratransit and security expenses.

Expected outcomes

Funding will permit missoula urban transportation district (mutd) to assist in the continuation of operations and expanding staff and services.

Intended beneficiaries

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