Provide funds for catas operating expenses not otherwise covered by fare and other revenues

The Federal Transit Administration awarded Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA) $15.118 million under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on August 21, 2026.

The award funds operating expenses for CATA's transit service, including preventative maintenance, transit operations, and organizational administrative costs not covered by fare and other revenues. The funding supports reliable transit service delivery and mobility to residents and visitors across the Centre Region, including Pennsylvania State University communities in State College, Pennsylvania.

The period of performance runs from the award date through September 30, 2027. No sub-recipients are involved in the award.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide funds for catas operating expenses not otherwise covered by fare and other revenues.

Activities

Preventative maintenance transit operations and organizational administrative costs.

Expected outcomes

Maintain reliable transit service and provide mobility to the centre region communities.

Intended beneficiaries

Catas employees residents of the centre region and visitors served by cata will benefit from the operating assistance in its assurance to provide reliable transit service during the award period.