Formula Grant TN2024028

Award Date 8/9/24
Completion Date 3/30/31
Dollars Obligated $101K
Federal Grant Program
20.526
Assistance Type
Formula Grant
Place of Performance
Tennessee, USA
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  1. The purchase of one replacement transit vehicle to supplement an existing FTA Section 5307 grant (TN-2022-018-00) funded through the CARES Act II. This project will improve the state of good repair for the Cleveland Transit System.

  2. The purchase of one additional bus for expansion, with $59,096.00 (85%) in federal funds and $10,429.00 (15%) in local matching funds, to supplement an existing FTA Section 5307 grant (TN-2019-035-00). This project will continue transportation services for the public, including elderly, mobility-challenged, and low-income populations in the region.

The grant award date is August 9, 2024, with a targeted ultimate completion date of March 30, 2031. SETHRA, a U.S. state government entity serving as a regional resource provider, will be responsible for implementing these transit vehicle procurement and expansion activities through this federal Formula Grant award.

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