Formula Grant TX2026015
- Federal Grant Award Summary The City of El Paso received a $1.86 million Formula Grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526), awarded on August 22, 2025, with a completion deadline of September 30, 2029. The grant funds capital improvements to El Paso's Sun Metro transit system, including the purchase of approximately 10 support vehicles and renovation of transit facilities to...
- This $1,976,712 federal Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.526 - Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs) will support the City of El Paso's efforts to improve its public transit system. The funding will be used to purchase approximately 4 support vehicles for a motor pool, renovate and rehabilitate transit facilities, construct pedestrian access and walkways, and purchase and install...
- Federal Transit Formula Grants Award Summary The City of El Paso received a Federal Transit Formula Grants (CFDA 20.507) award of $25.9 million from the Federal Transit Administration to support Sun Metro's fixed-route transit operations and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) paratransit services. Awarded on January 22, 2026, with completion scheduled for August 31, 2028, the grant funds three primary initiatives: preventive maintenance and capitalization of vehicle and facility assets...
- The City of El Paso received a $1,918,645 Formula Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.526 - Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs) on June 7, 2024. The grant funding will be used for the following projects: Purchase approximately 4 support vehicles ($250,000) Renovate and rehabilitate bus terminals as needed ($750,000) Construct pedestrian access/walkways ($500,000) Acquire and install passenger...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The City of El Paso received a $10.34 million Project Grant award on May 5, 2025, from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The award utilizes FY22 Section 5339(c) discretionary funds apportioned to the El Paso, Texas-New Mexico Urbanized Area to support zero-emission transit infrastructure and workforce development initiatives. The funded scope of work...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the City of El Paso $33.35 million on August 8, 2025, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) to modernize the Sun Metro transit fleet and supporting infrastructure. The project involves the purchase of compressed natural gas (CNG) 35-foot low-floor buses to replace 32 aged buses that have exceeded their useful life, along with the construction of four...
- The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the City of El Paso $20.84 million through the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on August 18, 2025, to support Sun Metro transit operations. The award funds preventive maintenance activities for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) paratransit service, limited to the allowable 10% of service operations, and the procurement of 10 replacement buses for fixed-route transit operations. The funding allocation includes capitalized...
- The City of El Paso received a $22,110,091 Federal Transit Formula Grant (CFDA 20.507) from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration. The award will fund planning activities, security and ADA paratransit services, and capital items such as preventive maintenance and safety/security projects for the Sun Metro transit system. Key activities include short-range transit planning, vehicle and facility maintenance, ADA paratransit service, and transit safety/security...
- The City of El Paso was awarded a $17,891,439 Federal Transit Formula Grant (CFDA 20.507) from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration. The grant funds will be used to support short-range planning programs, capitalized vehicle and facility maintenance, the allowed 10% for ADA paratransit service, and the required 1% for security/surveillance related enhancements. The goal of the grant is to improve transit service for residents and customers in the greater El Paso...
- The City of El Paso, Texas received a $6.22 million Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration under the Capital Investment Grants Program (CFDA 20.500) on August 22, 2022. The grant funding will support the purchase of an articulated bus and site work for improved bus service provided by Sun Metro, the public transportation operator for the El Paso Urbanized Area. Specifically, $2.39 million will go towards purchasing an articulated bus and...
The City of El Paso received a $2.377 million formula grant award on March 10, 2026, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526), administered by the Federal Transit Administration. The funding supports capital improvements to El Paso's Sun Metro transit system through the acquisition of eight support vehicles and facility renovations to enhance transit infrastructure and operations. The grant funds a comprehensive bus stop enhancement project that includes construction or replacement of sidewalks, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible curb cuts, purchase and installation of transit shelters, lighting installation, and other passenger amenities. These improvements are designed to enhance pedestrian safety and comfort, improve accessibility for transit users, promote increased utilization of the transit system, and facilitate efficient Sun Metro operations. The award obligates funding through June 30, 2030, with no sub-recipient activities identified. The City of El Paso, as the prime awardee, will execute all project activities in the El Paso, Texas service area for the benefit of Sun Metro residents and customers.Federal Formula Grant Award Summary
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $1.9m | 3/10/26 |