Formula Grant TX2026066
- This $1,562,500 Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) will fund the Denton County Transportation Authority's (DCTA) vanpool subsidy program. The purpose of this award is to continue providing vanpool service to commuters traveling long distances and in areas with little or no fixed-route public transportation service. The vanpool program is expected to offer an economical and flexible transportation option...
- Federal Formula Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) $13.65 million under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on February 26, 2026, for capital and operating expenses through September 30, 2029. The funding supports DCTA's comprehensive public transportation system serving the Denton-Lewisville urbanized area in Texas, including a 21-mile commuter rail line (A-Train), fixed-route bus...
- The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) a Formula Grant totaling $126,366.00 under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on June 18, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2029. DCTA will utilize these funds to purchase one transit bus for deployment in either fixed-route or demand response service within the Denton-Lewisville urbanized area in Texas. The primary deliverable under this award is the acquisition and...
- This $19,506,674 Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) will fund capital and operating expenses for the Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) in Texas. The grant will support the existing fixed-route bus system, commuter rail service, and ADA/paratransit service, with the goal of improving efficiencies and service levels for commuters. Specific activities covered include bus and rail system...
- The Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) received a $160,484 Formula Grant award dated June 4, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507), administered by the Federal Transit Administration. The grant funds the purchase of support vehicles designed to enhance DCTA's transit operations and maintenance activities. These support vehicles will improve operational efficiency by enhancing staff mobility and response capabilities across DCTA's service area in the...
- Federal Formula Grant Award Summary The Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) received a $3.0 million Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on April 14, 2026, with completion scheduled for September 30, 2030. The award funds the design and implementation of Positive Train Control (PTC) system enhancements to expand A-Train rail service in the Denton-Lewisville urbanized area in Texas. These...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) received a $425,000 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 24, 2026, with a completion date of June 30, 2027. This award reimburses operational costs associated with demand response transportation services targeted at seniors and individuals with disabilities residing in the City of...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) received a $1.0 million Formula Grant from the Federal Transit Administration under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) awarded on June 18, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2027. This grant funds the installation and update of 15 bus stops throughout DCTA's fixed-route network in the Denton-Lewisville urbanized area of Texas. The deliverables include Americans with Disabilities Act...
- This $1,197,000 Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) will fund the North Central Texas Regional Vanpool Program operated by the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG). The award will reimburse NCTCOG for activities including coordination with transit partners, education and outreach initiatives, staff time, and consultant assistance to improve the overall effectiveness of the regional vanpool...
- The Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) received a $1,107,504 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). The funding will be used to purchase new fleet vehicles and make repairs to DCTA's transit facilities, with the goal of improving service provision for DCTA customers in the Denton-Lewisville urbanized area. The award was granted on March 19, 2025, with...
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) $2.577 million through the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on June 26, 2026, to fund vanpool subsidy services in the Denton-Lewisville urbanized area of Texas. The award, obligated through December 31, 2027, supports the continuation of DCTA's vanpool program, which provides economical shared-ride transportation for commuters traveling long distances and in areas with limited or no fixed-route transit service. This funding addresses a critical transportation gap by offering flexible commuting alternatives that reduce individual vehicle usage, minimize road congestion, and provide environmental benefits. The vanpool subsidy program serves commuters in Denton County, particularly those in underserved areas where traditional fixed-route bus service is unavailable or impractical. By subsidizing vanpool operations, DCTA leverages federal formula grant resources to deliver cost-effective transportation solutions that benefit both riders and the transit agency while supporting regional mobility objectives. No subrecipient activities are associated with this award.Federal Grant Award Summary
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $2.6m | 6/26/26 |