Formula Grant TN2026024
- This $1.6 million Project Grant from the Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) will provide operating assistance to the Jackson Transit Authority (JTA) in Tennessee from July 2022 through January 2023. Funding will support JTA's eligible operating expenses, including driver salaries, fuel, and items with a useful life of less than one year, allowing the continuation of transit services that would otherwise...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the City of Jackson, operating as the Jackson Area Transportation Authority (JATA), a formula grant of $6.94 million under the Urbanized Area Formula Funding Program (49 U.S.C. 5307, CFDA 20.507), obligated on January 20, 2026, with completion by December 31, 2027. This award combines multiple funding sources to sustain and strengthen public transportation services across Jackson County. Section 5307 funds provide...
- Federal Transit Formula Grants Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the Jacksonville Transportation Authority $23.34 million under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on September 15, 2025, with a completion date of March 30, 2035. This multi-source formula grant consolidates three separate funding streams (Section 5307, 5337, and 5339 Urbanized Area Formula Grants) to support comprehensive transportation infrastructure and fleet modernization...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Jacksonville Transportation Authority received a $1.0 million Formula Grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507), awarded on June 12, 2025, with a completion date of March 31, 2035. The grant funds the purchase of one replacement bus equipped with closed-circuit television (CCTV) upgrades, an onboard bus passenger video monitoring system, and a fall protection system to enhance safety for...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The City of Jackson, Mississippi received a $359,168 Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526), effective July 29, 2025. The funding will be utilized to purchase accessible vans and associated equipment to expand the existing paratransit fleet, establishing a viable spare vehicle ratio and enhancing service reliability. The project...
- This Formula Grant award of $1,133,478.00 from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the State of Good Repair Grants Program (CFDA 20.525) will provide funding to the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) to support a range of capital projects and operational enhancements. The key activities to be performed include the procurement of CNG buses and paratransit vehicles, upgrades to security and safety systems, technology infrastructure...
- The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the City of Jackson Mississippi a $6.1 million formula grant under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) effective April 16, 2026, with ultimate completion by March 30, 2033. This award provides FY2025 Section 5307 apportionments to support critical transit operations and infrastructure activities serving the Jackson metropolitan area. The grant funds six key service and operational categories: preventive maintenance to extend...
- The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the City of Jackson, Mississippi a formula grant of $364,489 under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) on March 16, 2026. The award obligates FY2025 Section 5339 apportionments specifically for farebox replacement and upgrades, including both software and equipment components to modernize the city's transit payment system. The funded activities will enhance the farebox infrastructure...
- This $6,482,452.00 Formula Grant award was provided by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507). The grant funds will be used by the City of Jackson, Mississippi's Department of Administration for various public transit activities, including preventive maintenance, operating assistance, program support, employee training, project administration, mobile fare collection, signal communication equipment, and non-fixed route ADA services....
- This $1,000,000 federal Project Grant was awarded on September 6, 2024 by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507). The purpose of this grant is to enhance the JTRAN new bus network in the City of Jackson, Mississippi by offering on-demand transit services to underserved areas. The key activities to be performed include program support, administration, and planning for a pilot on-demand service. The expected outcomes are to improve...
The Federal Transit Administration awarded Jackson Transit Authority (JTA) $152,147 under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) on June 30, 2026. This formula grant supports the implementation of new Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) software to replace JTA's existing Route Genie system. The software will enable transit route planning and service design activities, including the creation, modification, and optimization of fixed-route bus services to enhance operational efficiency and service coverage. The grant-funded ITS software implementation is expected to improve transit planning capabilities and overall operational efficiency for JTA, directly benefiting transit riders, JTA staff, and the Jackson community. The ultimate completion date is March 30, 2032, providing a five-year implementation timeline. No subrecipient activities are associated with this award. As a local government transit authority operating 11 peak fixed-route buses and ADA paratransit services in Jackson, Tennessee, JTA has demonstrated consistent capacity to successfully execute federal transit grants.Federal Grant Award Summary
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $121.7k | 6/30/26 |