Formula Grant PA2026007
- The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded a $523,325 Formula Grant (CFDA 20.526 - Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs) to the South Central Transit Authority (SCTA) in Pennsylvania. The grant funding will be used for the following activities: Purchase of seven (7) replacement less than 30-foot paratransit buses Facility upgrades and improvements to the Reading bus station Development of a Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan Acquisition of...
- This Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Formula Grant award under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) provides $562,453 in funding to the South Central Transit Authority (SCTA) for facility upgrades, equipment purchases, and public transportation system enhancements. The grant will support SCTA's efforts to maintain and improve its public transportation infrastructure and services, including non-fixed route ADA paratransit,...
- This federal Formula Grant award, provided by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.526 - Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs), will provide $673,148 in funding to the South Central Transit Authority (SCTA) in Pennsylvania. The award is intended to support the maintenance and replacement of SCTA's fixed-route buses, as well as the purchase of shop equipment, IT equipment, replacement bus shelters, and...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Beaver County Transit Authority (BCTA) $1,447,752 under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on May 19, 2025, for capital projects and preventive maintenance activities. The award funds the acquisition of new office equipment, installation of a fixed-route collision avoidance system, integration of an emergency generator, partial funding for replacement of the HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air...
- The South Central Transit Authority received a $1,981,804 project grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on April 12, 2021. The grant funding supported operating assistance for the Reading Urbanized Zone Area through April 23, 2021 as part of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act. The Federal Transit Formula Grants program makes federal funding available...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Transportation $64.1 million on May 22, 2025, under the Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509) to provide Section 5311 non-urbanized funding for operating and capital assistance through September 30, 2027. The award supports continued safe and reliable public transportation services in rural and non-urbanized areas of Pennsylvania...
- The South Central Transit Authority (SCTA) was awarded a $1.125 million Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) for the period of May 13, 2021 through August 31, 2022. The Federal Transit Formula Grants program makes federal funding available to local and regional authorities for transit capital projects and transportation planning in urbanized areas. The grant to SCTA will support...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania $22.4 million through the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513) as a Formula Grant on September 24, 2025. This funding supports the procurement of accessible capital equipment to improve paratransit transportation services for seniors and individuals with disabilities across Pennsylvania. Specifically, the award finances the purchase of...
- The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded a $9,509,374 Project Grant to the South Central Transit Authority under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on March 22, 2022. The grant utilizes American Rescue Plan Act funding to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus by supporting operating expenses from July 1, 2021 through April 30, 2022. Specifically, the funds will be applied to salaries, benefits, supplies, fuel, maintenance contracts,...
- This Federal Transit Formula Grant award, provided by the Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.507), will provide $21,353,750 to the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) to fund the purchase of 340 hybrid-diesel 40-foot buses. The purpose of this award is to support SEPTA's FY 2022-2024 bus purchase program, which will enable the authority to maintain its bus fleet in a state of good repair and continue providing reliable bus service throughout its five-county service...
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded $571,876.00 to the South Central Transit Authority (SCTA) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula Grant Program (CFDA 20.526) on January 25, 2026. This formula grant supports the maintenance, replacement, and improvement of public transportation infrastructure serving the Reading urbanized area in Pennsylvania. The award funds the purchase of replacement fixed-route and paratransit buses, including forty-foot hybrid electric fixed-route buses and twelve replacement paratransit buses, to ensure safe and reliable service delivery. Additionally, the grant provides capital funding for facility and equipment rehabilitation upgrades, implementation of a rooftop solar panel project, and acquisition of fare collection equipment. These investments are designed to enhance the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of SCTA/BARTA (Berks Area Regional Transportation Authority) operations while supporting one year of non-fixed route Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) paratransit service. The project will benefit local residents, businesses, employees, and other stakeholders dependent on BARTA's public transportation services. The award period extends through June 30, 2028, with all subrecipient activities to be managed directly by SCTA.Federal Grant Award Summary
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $457.5k | 1/25/26 |