Formula Grant TN2026017
- Federal Transit Formula Grants Award Summary The Franklin Transit Authority received a Formula Grant award of $8,122,535 obligated on August 18, 2025, from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507). The award encompasses Section 5307 Urbanized Area Formula Funding allocated across Federal Fiscal Years 2022 and 2023 to support transit operations and capital improvements in the Franklin and Cool Springs, Tennessee area through September...
- The Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded a $5.4 million Project Grant to the Franklin Transit Authority under the Urbanized Area Formula Funding Program (CFDA 20.507). The September 2022 award will fund public transportation operations and services through March 2031 in Franklin, Tennessee. Specifically, $1.4 million will support operating assistance for Franklin Transit Authority's fixed route and demand response transit services. An additional $215,000...
- The Franklin Transit Authority received a $2,170,489.00 Federal Transit Formula Grant (CFDA 20.507) from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to fund public transportation services in Franklin and Williamson Counties, Tennessee. The grant will provide $1,704,741.00 to the Franklin Transit Authority for operating assistance, preventive maintenance, security upgrades, and vehicle replacements. Additionally, $465,748.00 in sub-grant funding will be provided...
- This $4,032,770 federal Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.507 - Federal Transit Formula Grants) supports public transportation services and infrastructure in Franklin, Tennessee. The grant funding will be used by the Franklin Transit Authority for operating assistance, preventive maintenance, rolling stock replacement, security/safety enhancements, and support vehicle purchases for the period of October 1, 2023 to September...
- The Franklin Transit Authority (FTA) received a $1,310,592 project grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to support operating assistance from May 12, 2021 through August 15, 2022. The Urbanized Area Formula Funding Program (49 U.S.C. 5307) makes federal resources available to local and regional government authorities for transit capital, operating assistance, and transportation...
- The Federal Transit Administration awarded a $2 million Project Grant to the Franklin Transit Authority under the Urbanized Area Formula Funding Program (CFDA 20.507) on September 7, 2022. The grant will fund four years of operating assistance and security upgrades for the Franklin Transit Authority and Williamson County through March 2029. Specifically, $1 million will support the Franklin Transit Authority's operating expenses, including driver salaries, fuel, and preventative maintenance,...
- The City of Murfreesboro received a $3.42M Federal Transit Formula Grant (CFDA 20.507) from the Federal Transit Administration, obligated on August 25, 2025, to support transit operations and preventive maintenance through March 30, 2032. The funding supports fixed-route bus operations, paratransit services for seniors and persons with disabilities, security services, facility upkeep and maintenance, and rolling stock maintenance. These services are designed to provide comprehensive public...
- Federal Transit Formula Grants Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the Nashville Metropolitan Transit Authority $21.16 million through the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on May 13, 2026, with a completion date of March 30, 2033. The funding supports preventive maintenance activities, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) capitalization projects, and lease costs for the North Nashville Transit Center. Grant funds cover eligible operational and...
- This $8,018,932 federal Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.507 Federal Transit Formula Grants program) will provide 3 years of operating assistance to the Regional Transportation Authority of Middle Tennessee (RTA) to continue providing regional bus service between Nashville, TN and surrounding counties from 7/01/2025 to 6/30/2028. The funding will cover eligible operating expenses such as driver salaries, benefits, and...
- The Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) has awarded a $4,901,533 grant to the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) of Middle Tennessee. The purpose of this grant is to provide operating assistance to offset the capital costs of RTA's commuter bus service and to complete track rehabilitation on the WEGOStar commuter rail line, keeping the rail infrastructure in a state of good repair. The funding will allow RTA to meet preventive maintenance standards and continue providing...
The Franklin Transit Authority received a Federal Transit Formula Grant award of $3.3 million obligated on May 13, 2026, from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507). These Section 5307 Urbanized Area Formula Funds, allocated across Federal Fiscal Years 2024 and 2025, support transit operations and capital improvements serving the Franklin and Cool Springs, Tennessee region through Federal Fiscal Year 2026 (October 1, 2025–September 30, 2026). The grant funds operating assistance, preventive maintenance, facility leasing, capital equipment acquisition, transit planning, and safety and security enhancements for both fixed-route and demand-response transportation services. The funded activities enable the Franklin Transit Authority to maintain efficient, safe, and affordable public transportation services while connecting residents and workers to employment and essential services. Additionally, subrecipient Williamson County will utilize a portion of the $8.85 million total obligation to support its regional commuter vanpool program through operating assistance, mobility management, facility leasing, and security enhancements. These integrated services collectively enhance transportation access and reduce reliance on single-occupancy vehicles across the Franklin metropolitan area, with benefits extending through the award completion date of March 30, 2036.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $5.2m | 5/13/26 |