Formula Grant TN2026026
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) received a $10 million 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, with a completion date of March 30, 2033. The primary deliverable under this award is the procurement of replacement transit vehicles for rural and non-urbanized public transportation services across...
- This federal Project Grant award, provided by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526), will fund the purchase of replacement transit vehicles for rural public transit agencies in Tennessee. The total obligated amount is $10,140,663.00, with an award date of September 15, 2023 and an ultimate completion date of March 30, 2034. The Tennessee Department of Transportation, the state's...
- This 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) provides $8,750,000 to the Tennessee Department of Transportation to improve the state of good repair of public transit fleets and increase transit service efficiency across Tennessee. The funding will be used to purchase replacement vehicles and intelligent transportation systems (ITS)...
- Federal Grant Award Summary First Tennessee Human Resource Agency (FTHRA) received a $406,250 Project 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 22, 2025. The award funds the purchase of one replacement demand response service vehicle for use in the urbanized areas of Bristol, Tennessee; Kingsport, Tennessee; and Johnson City, Tennessee. The project is structured...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration awarded the Tennessee Department of Transportation $95.8 million under the Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509) on July 29, 2025, to support public transportation services in rural and non-urbanized areas of Tennessee through March 30, 2033. The funding supports both operating and capital assistance distributed across 11 public transit subrecipients, enabling the continuation of safe and effective...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the City of Kingsport $132,292 on April 30, 2026, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) to procure one replacement Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-equipped bus for Kingsport Area Transit Service (KATS). The primary deliverable under this award is the purchase and delivery of a single transit bus to replace an aging vehicle within the agency's fleet....
- This federal Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.507 - Federal Transit Formula Grants) provides $740,758 to the City of Kingsport, Tennessee to replace 3 ADA-equipped transit buses and 2 staff vehicles. The award includes $598,708 in federal funds, along with $71,025 in state matching funds and $71,025 in local matching funds. The project period runs from April 1, 2024 to April 1, 2027. This grant supports the City's efforts to...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Clarksville Transit Systems a formula grant totaling $319,480 on August 8, 2025, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The grant supports the maintenance and repair of the transit system's facilities and equipment to ensure continued operational readiness. With a completion date of March 30, 2034, the funding will enable Clarksville Transit Systems to...
- This $13.1 million Project Grant from the Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) will fund the purchase of hybrid electric buses, replacement vehicles, and intelligent transportation systems. The Tennessee Department of Transportation will receive the funding and oversee projects undertaken by three sub-awardees. The City of Knoxville and Chattanooga Area Regional...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) received a $4.59 million formula grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program (CFDA 20.513), effective March 10, 2026, with a completion date of March 30, 2039. The award funds capital investments to enhance transportation services for seniors and individuals with disabilities in Tennessee's rural areas, with primary...
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded $7.815 million under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) to the Tennessee Department of Transportation on June 25, 2026. This formula grant provides capital funding for the replacement of transit revenue vehicles and related equipment that have reached the end of their useful life. The award encompasses FY 2023 and FY 2025 appropriations (Section 5339 funding) designated for public transit fleet modernization in the Pigeon Forge and City of Gatlinburg service areas. Under this award, the City of Gatlinburg will procure three replacement trolley buses and one service truck, while Pigeon Forge will replace eight trolley buses through a federal competitive bidding process, with the service truck to be procured through a statewide contract. The project is expected to conclude by March 30, 2035. These replacements will directly benefit both local commuters and the significant tourist populations served by these transit systems through improved rider experience and enhanced maintenance capabilities. The new fleet assets are intended to support reliable fixed-route bus service in these Tennessee communities.Federal Grant Award Summary
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $6.3m | 6/25/26 |