Formula Grant OH2026001
- The City of Cincinnati received a $1,093,750 Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507), obligated on August 20, 2025, with a completion date of May 30, 2026. The grant funds preventative maintenance assistance for Cincinnati's 3.6-mile Figure-8 Loop Modern Streetcar System, supporting the city's immediate public transit needs. Eligible activities include inspections, replacement of worn or damaged equipment,...
- This $747,188 project grant from the Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration will maintain streetcar service in Cincinnati, Ohio through December 2021. Funded by the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507), the grant utilizes American Rescue Plan funding to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus pandemic by supporting payroll and operations of the Cincinnati Streetcar system, owned by the City of Cincinnati. As the main recipient, the City will...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The City of Cincinnati received a $277,778 Project Grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Metropolitan Transportation Planning and State and Non-Metropolitan Planning and Research program (CFDA 20.505), effective August 22, 2025, with a completion date of March 17, 2027. The award funds a comprehensive technology study of the Cincinnati Streetcar System designed to identify hardware and software improvements that will enhance regional transit...
- This Federal Transit Formula Grant award of $1,047,968 from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.507) will support Clermont Transportation Connection (CTC) in Clermont County, Ohio. The grant funding will allow CTC to purchase five light transit vehicles (LTN cutaways), one medium-duty bus, and implement a new routing system software. These investments will help CTC manage and maintain its current fleet of aging vehicles, improve service efficiency...
- This federal Formula Grant award from the Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.507 - Federal Transit Formula Grants) provides $38,459,984.00 to the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) to support the purchase of new vehicles and maintain a state of good repair for its facilities and properties. The key activities funded under this award include the purchase of new buses and spare parts, new rail cars, light rail track rehabilitation, pavement...
- Federal Transit Formula Grants Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the City of Columbus, Indiana a formula grant of $2,617,830.00 under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on August 19, 2025, to support one year of operating assistance for the Columbus Transit System through December 31, 2026. The award funds fixed-route and demand-response transit operations, preventative maintenance, and employee salaries and fringe benefits. Additionally, the...
- The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA) a formula grant of $27.4 million under the State of Good Repair Grants Program (CFDA 20.525) on September 23, 2025, with a completion date of March 31, 2032. This funding supports capital projects to maintain and rehabilitate GCRTA's public transportation infrastructure serving Cuyahoga County, Ohio. The grant finances the purchase of new buses and rail cars with associated spare parts, rail...
- The Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA) received a $24,045,309 project grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to fund operating assistance and other COVID-19 response expenses from August 4, 2021 through March 20, 2022. The grant will allow SORTA to continue providing essential public transportation services ensuring access to work, medical care, education and other...
- This federal Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.507 - Federal Transit Formula Grants) provides $24,463,212 in funding to the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA) to support several transit-related projects and activities. The key products and services to be delivered through this award include: Maintaining SORTA's bus fleet and providing ADA-compliant paratransit service for persons with disabilities, as well as enhancing transit security....
- This $866,493 Federal Highway Administration Formula Grant awarded to the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) on August 8, 2023 will fund the purchase of bike kiosks and electric-assist bicycles to expand the Cincinnati bike share system. The grant is provided under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205), which supports various transportation infrastructure projects across the country. As a sub-award, the Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority will receive...
The City of Cincinnati received a $1.87 million Formula Grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507), awarded on April 29, 2026, with a completion date of June 30, 2028. The grant supports preventative maintenance and system enhancements for Cincinnati's 3.6-mile Figure-8 Loop modern streetcar system. Eligible activities include inspections, replacement of worn or damaged equipment, rehabilitation and overhauls, and routine maintenance conducted on a regular schedule in accordance with an established maintenance plan. Additionally, the funding supports the purchase, configuration, installation, and maintenance of innovative system enhancements previously identified through a technology study, including passenger information displays, Computer-Aided Dispatch/Automatic Vehicle Location (CAD/AVL) systems, and real-time tracking capabilities. These investments are intended to maintain the streetcar system in a state of good repair while enhancing safety, reliability, and the passenger experience. The improvements are expected to encourage transit usage and increase overall system ridership for Cincinnati residents and visitors. No subrecipient activities have been identified for this award.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $1.5m | 4/29/26 |