Formula Grant TN2026007
- Federal Grant Award Summary Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) received a Formula Grant award of $17.1 million obligated on April 24, 2025, from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507). The original application totaled $7.6 million in federal funds ($6.1 million federal share) designated for FY25 preventive maintenance of MATA's transit fleet. Amendment #1, issued in January 2026, expanded the award to $9.4 million in total...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) $70.6 million under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) on August 19, 2025, to design and construct a new Operations and Maintenance Facility (OMF). The project will replace MATA's current 40-year-old facility, which is built on a landfill and experiencing severe structural and environmental deterioration,...
- The Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) received a $4.6 million project grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The funding will support MATA's replacement of its existing computer-aided dispatch/automatic vehicle location system, which has reached the end of its useful life. The grant award covers 75% of the $4.6 million total project costs,...
- The Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) received a $32,171,766 project grant award from the Federal Transit Administration under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to provide operating assistance from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022. The grant funding will support MATA's delivery of public transportation services, including salaries for drivers and preventative maintenance, to help recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. As the designated recipient for...
- The Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) was awarded a $2,830,204 Formula Grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities (CFDA 20.513) program. The grant will fund the purchase of two 29-passenger buses, up to 10 vans, and associated spare components for MATA's demand-response ADA service known as MATAPlus. This project aims to improve the reliability and accessibility of MATA's paratransit services for seniors and...
- The Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) received a $19.9 million project grant award from the Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on August 27, 2021 to purchase ten electric buses and associated infrastructure. The grant will also provide $4.8 million for operating assistance over the first three years the buses are in service on new routes connecting the Central Business District of Memphis to the Memphis...
- Federal Grant Award Summary On January 30, 2026, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) a formula grant totaling $2,467,796 under the State of Good Repair Grants Program (CFDA 20.525). The federal share comprises $1,974,237, with matching contributions of $246,779 from the Tennessee Department of Transportation and $246,780 from local sources. This grant supports preventive maintenance and rail facility improvements for MATA's trolley system...
- The Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded a $133,434 Project Grant under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities (CFDA 20.513) program to the Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA). The grant funding will enable MATA to purchase one new van and spare components for its MataPlus demand-response ADA transportation service. This will allow MATA to continue providing operations and service for MataPlus riders who are seniors or...
- Federal Transit Formula Grants Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) $64.4 million through the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on September 19, 2025, with a completion date of July 31, 2026. The award funds the procurement of replacement transit vehicles and commuter assistance programs designed to maintain MTA's rolling stock in a state of good repair and promote alternatives to single-occupancy vehicle use....
- Federal Transit Formula Grants Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) $39.2 million through the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on September 16, 2025, to fund critical capital activities supporting the agency's transit infrastructure and fleet. The award, with an anticipated completion date of September 29, 2029, encompasses a comprehensive range of capital improvements designed to enhance system reliability...
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) $5.96 million under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on February 9, 2026, to procure up to eight 40-foot diesel buses and associated spare components. The project, with an ultimate completion date of March 30, 2034, encompasses all activities necessary for fleet modernization, including specification development, state procurement processes, contract execution with the bus manufacturer, pre-production coordination, delivery, revenue service deployment, and project closeout. The deliverables under this award are designed to enhance MATA's transit service reliability and accessibility across the Memphis and Shelby County service area. The new buses will reduce vehicle downtime and maintenance costs, improve on-time performance, increase passenger capacity and comfort, and provide fully accessible transportation for individuals with disabilities. Primary beneficiaries include daily commuters, students, seniors, individuals with disabilities, and the broader community, while MATA benefits through reduced operational costs, improved fleet reliability, and compliance with federal safety and accessibility standards. No subrecipient activities are associated with this award.Federal Transit Formula Grant Award Summary
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $4.8m | 2/9/26 |