Formula Grant TN2026032
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) $761,581 under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program (CFDA 20.513) on July 22, 2025. The formula grant, which includes $609,265 in federal funds and $152,316 in local and state matching funds, supports the replacement of five paratransit vehicles for CARTA's CARE-A-Van service. The vehicles will be equipped with on-board...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded $1.655 million in formula grant funding under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to the Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) on February 2, 2026, with a completion deadline of March 31, 2035. This funding represents a transfer of Surface Transportation Program/Surface Transportation Block Grant (STP/STBG) funds from the Federal Highway Administration to the FTA and was...
- This is a $1,387,781 federal Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The award will fund a variety of capital projects for the Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) in Tennessee, including: Purchasing security equipment, shop equipment and tools, ADP hardware and software, mobile fare collection equipment,...
- This $779,368 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration's Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513) will fund several transportation projects in the Chattanooga, Tennessee region. The prime grantee, the Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA), will use the funding to: Purchase an accessible van for the Orange Grove Center to provide transportation services for individuals with...
- This $8,022,573 federal Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) will provide funding to the Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) for a range of public transportation projects and services from July 2024 through March 2033. Key activities to be supported by this grant include: purchasing security equipment and software; preventive maintenance on transit vehicles; providing ADA...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded $2.88 million in Federal Transit Formula Grants (CFDA 20.507) to the Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) on April 29, 2026, with funds obligated through March 31, 2034. These funds represent a transfer of Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) and Carbon Reduction Program (CRP) resources, allocated through a Transportation Improvement Plan amendment dated February 26, 2025. CARTA serves as...
- This federal Project Grant award of $6,635,038 from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration's Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) provides funding to the Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) for a variety of transit-related activities. The key products and services to be delivered through this award include: Purchasing security equipment, performing preventive maintenance on the transit fleet, providing non-fixed route ADA...
- This $321,054 Formula Grant award from the Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.513 - Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities) will fund the following key activities: The purchase of an accessible van for $79,912 to serve Orange Grove Center's residential members with developmental and physical disabilities. $4,964 in administrative expenses for the Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) to support management of the...
- The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) a $3,048,364 Project Grant under the Federal Transit Formula Grants (CFDA 20.507) program. The grant funds will support CARTA's operating expenses for fiscal year 2022 necessary to operate, maintain and manage its public transportation system, including administrative leave for transit workers. Funding will also replace security cameras at CARTA facilities. As...
- The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) a $1,662,417 Project Grant under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The grant will fund the purchase of various capital assets from September 7, 2021 through March 30, 2027. Specifically, CARTA will use the funding to purchase security equipment including replacement security cameras ($66,177);...
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) $1.415 million under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities (CFDA 20.513) Formula Grant program, with an award date of July 16, 2026. This grant, totaling $1.415 million in federal obligations with a completion date of March 30, 2033, funds the purchase and deployment of replacement paratransit vehicles for CARTA's CARE-A-VAN service. The award comprises $1.132 million in federal Section 5310 allocations ($537K from FY 2024 and $532K from FY 2025), supplemented by $141.5K in state capital match funds and $141.5K in local capital match funds. CARTA will procure up to nine replacement paratransit vehicles equipped with onboard security cameras and automatic vehicle location (AVL) equipment to modernize its aging fleet and meet its vehicle state-of-good-repair objectives. This capital investment directly benefits seniors and individuals with disabilities by ensuring reliable, well-maintained transportation services in the Chattanooga urbanized area. No subrecipient activities are identified under this grant award.Federal Grant Award Summary
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $1.1m | 7/16/26 |