Provide funds to support the town of blacksburgs FY 2026 operating assistance

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the Town of Blacksburg $8.352 million on February 25, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to support fiscal year 2026 operating assistance for Blacksburg Transit.

Funds cover eligible operating expenses including wages, fringe benefits, fuel, tires, maintenance costs, and associated operating expenses. The award enables the transit system to continue providing clean, safe, reliable public transportation to Blacksburg residents and the surrounding area, permitting workers and other riders to reach their destinations.

The period of performance runs through September 30, 2026. Place of performance is Virginia. The source identifies no sub-recipients for this award.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide funds to support the town of blacksburgs FY 2026 operating assistance.

Activities

Funds to be used to cover all eligible operating expenses such as wages fringe benefits fuel tires maintenance costs and associated operating expenses.

Expected outcomes

Continue to provide clean safe reliable public transportation to the citizens of blacksburg and surrounding area.

Intended beneficiaries

Blacksburg transit and the riders that rely on its service will benefit from continued service permitting workers to get to work and other destinations.