Nashua transit system (NTS) is requesting $2350934 in federal funding that will support operating assistance preventive maintenance and planning initiatives for the NTS

The Federal Transit Administration awarded the City of Nashua, Division of Community Development - Transit (doing business as Nashua Transit), $2,350,934 in federal funding under the Urbanized Area Formula Funding Program (CFDA 20.507) on August 28, 2026.

Nashua Transit will use the funds to support operating assistance, preventive maintenance, and planning initiatives for fixed-route service and non-fixed-route ADA paratransit. The funding will enable the transit system to meet preventive maintenance standards, maintain its rolling stock vehicles and facilities in a state of good repair, and continue providing reliable, responsive, and safe transportation to the public in the greater Nashua area.

The award covers the period from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028, with an ultimate completion date of September 30, 2028. Work is performed in New Hampshire. The total dollars obligated are $3,888,655. No sub-recipients are involved in this award.

Activities

Funds will be used to cover eligible operating planning and preventive maintenance expenses for NTS fixed route service and non-fixed route ADA paratransit.

Expected outcomes

The federal financial assistance will support operating assistance for NTS services. Funding will permit NTS to meet preventive maintenance standards and maintain ntss rolling stock vehicles and facilities in a state of good repair.

Intended beneficiaries

The funding will allow NTS to continue to provide reliable responsive and safe transportation to the public in the greater nashua area.