The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded a $1,575,647 Formula Grant under the Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509) to the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation. The grant funding will be used to cover eligible operating indirect and preventive maintenance expenses, as well as to purchase an ADA-accessible replacement vehicle. The award aims to assist in maintaining reliable transit service and providing access to medical, social, education,...
The Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation received a $766,767 Project Grant from the Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration under the Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509). The grant provides $404,114 in FY2020 and $363,653 in FY2021 to support operating assistance and indirect costs for public transportation services in non-urbanized areas. The Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program aims to improve,...
The Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation received a $350,694 project grant award from the Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration under the Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509). The funding will provide three years of operating assistance from October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2025 for the Pahtho Public Passage Transit Program. Funds will cover eligible indirect costs, preventive maintenance, and operating expenses to...
This $360,241 Project Grant from the Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration will fund operating assistance, indirect costs, and security equipment for the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation. The funding comes through the Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509) and will specifically support the Yakama Nation's public transportation services in addressing needs that have arisen due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As the full amount...
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded a $152,897 Formula Grant under the Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509) to the Snoqualmie Indian Tribe to provide operating assistance for their demand response transit services. The funds will cover eligible operating expenses such as driver and other worker salaries and benefits, fuel, and other items with a useful life of less than one year. This grant will help the tribe maintain reliable transit service...
This $11,602,900 Federal Transit Formula Grant (CFDA 20.507) awarded by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) will provide one year of operating assistance and security services to maintain safe and reliable transit service for Yakima Transit in Yakima, Washington from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023. The funds will cover eligible operating expenses including driver and other operations workers' salaries and benefits, fuel, and security services. This grant will help Yakima Transit...
The City of Yakima was awarded a $7,110,754 Formula Grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507). The funding will provide one (1) year of operating assistance and security services to maintain safe and reliable transit service for Yakima Transit from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024. The grant funds will cover eligible operating expenses, including driver and other operation worker salaries and benefits, fuel, and...
This $104,151 federal Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509) will support public transit operations and administration for the Cowlitz Indian Tribe in Washington state. The award will fund the tribe's transit-related indirect costs as well as the purchase and licensing of dispatch software and hardware. The expected outcomes are to sustain...
This $527,602 Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509) will provide funding for the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation to purchase a new commercial van and cover operating expenses, preventative maintenance, and indirect costs for their ferry/transit program. The grant's expected outcomes are to maintain safe and reliable transit and ferry services that provide access to...
This $105,129 Formula Grant awarded by the Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.509 - Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program) will support the continuation of existing transit services for the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde community and surrounding areas in Oregon. The funds will be used to pay for the services of the Tillamook County Transportation District and Yamhill County Transit, with which the tribe has intergovernmental agreements. These agencies will provide...