Mata is applying for FY2025 section 5337 federal funds totaling $1974237 for two projects -- preventive maintenance for matas rail system and rail facility improvements

The Federal Transit Administration awarded the Memphis Area Transit Authority $7.425 million in obligated funding under the State of Good Repair Grants Program (CFDA 20.525) on January 30, 2026, to support preventive maintenance and facility improvements for MATA's rail system.

The award funds two project categories: preventive maintenance for MATA's trolley rail system and rail facility improvements, both designed to maintain the system in compliance with FTA rail safety regulations. Under Amendment #1 (TN-2026-007), the current performance period runs July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, with the ultimate completion date set for March 30, 2039. Work is performed in Tennessee.

The total project budget is $2.467 million, with the federal share at $1.974 million, the state share (provided by the Tennessee Department of Transportation) at $246,779, and the local share at $246,780. MATA receives the funding as the designated recipient for the Memphis urbanized area and carries out all activities directly; the source indicates no subrecipients.

The preventive maintenance and facility improvements ensure MATA's trolley system operates efficiently and safely, benefiting MATA's rail passengers through capital improvements to the system's assets.

Activities

Mata will charge preventive maintenance for the rail system covering the period of july 1 2024 to june 30 2025 to this grant along with rail facility improvements.

Expected outcomes

The expenses charged to this grant will help assure that matas trolley system runs efficiently and safely in accordance with ftas rail safety regulations.

Intended beneficiaries

Matas rail passengers will benefit from the capital improvements.

Subrecipient activities

Mata does not have any subrecipients.