Formula Grant TN2026033
- The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded Memphis Area Transit Authority $5.96 million on February 9, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to purchase up to eight 40-foot diesel buses and spare components. MATA will develop specifications, conduct procurement through state contract, execute a contract with the bus manufacturer, manage pre-production activities, complete delivery, place buses into revenue service, and close out the...
- 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,...
- This $1,113,943 Project Grant award from the Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities (CFDA 20.513) program will fund the purchase of replacement vans and spare components for the Memphis Area Transit Authority's (MATA) MATAPLUS demand-response ADA service. The new vehicles are expected to improve the reliability of MATAPLUS, which provides paratransit transportation for seniors and individuals with...
- The Federal Transit Administration 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 suffers from deteriorating conditions including building damage, utility failures, drainage problems, and methane gas concerns that have...
- 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...
- The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded a $133,432 Project Grant to the Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities (CFDA 20.513) program. The purpose of this award is to provide funds for MATA to purchase a new van and spare components to continue operations of its MATAPLUS demand-response ADA service. The new van will have a useful life of at least 5 years or 150,000 miles. This funding will...
- The Federal Transit Administration awarded the Memphis Area Transit Authority $7.425 million in obligated funding under the State of Good Repair Grants Program (CFDA 20.525) on January 30, 2026, to support preventive maintenance and facility improvements for MATA's rail system. The award funds two project categories: preventive maintenance for MATA's trolley rail system and rail facility improvements, both designed to maintain the system in compliance with FTA rail safety regulations. Under...
- 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 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...
- The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the Memphis Area Transit Authority $300,000 on August 19, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to fund on-demand curb-to-curb transit service in southwestern Memphis for a three-year period. MATA operates this service, known as READY, which transports passengers within the southwestern zone and connects them to MATA's Airways Transit Center for transfer to fixed-route bus service. The...
The Federal Transit Administration awarded the Memphis Area Transit Authority $1 million on August 10, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to purchase one 40-foot diesel bus and spare components. The funded activities include developing bus specifications, conducting procurement through a state contract, executing a contract with a bus manufacturer, and issuing purchase orders for spare components and pre-production activities through delivery. The project aims to enhance transit service reliability, increase passenger capacity, and improve safety and accessibility for all riders. Expected outcomes include reduced vehicle downtime and maintenance costs, improved on-time performance, increased passenger comfort and capacity, and fully accessible transportation for individuals with disabilities. The Memphis Area Transit Authority operates as the direct recipient with no subrecipients. The recipient will benefit through reduced maintenance costs, improved fleet reliability, and compliance with federal safety and accessibility standards. Bus passengers in the Memphis service area—including daily commuters, students, seniors, and individuals with disabilities—will benefit from improved transit reliability and reduced environmental impacts, as will the local community through reduced congestion. Period of performance extends from the award date through March 30, 2037. Work is performed in Tennessee.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $800.0k | 8/10/26 |