Formula Grant WA2026019
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) received a Formula Grant award of $38,155,689 from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509), effective July 2, 2025, through March 30, 2028. This award supports the maintenance, development, and improvement of public transportation systems serving rural areas throughout Washington State, with emphasis on sustaining adequate...
- The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Whatcom Transportation Authority $648,900 under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula Program (CFDA 20.526) on August 11, 2025, to procure approximately eleven paratransit buses. The award addresses fleet modernization needs by replacing approximately eight paratransit buses that have reached the end of their useful life while adding three new paratransit buses to meet increased service demand in Whatcom County, Washington. The project is scheduled...
- The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the Whatcom Transportation Authority $9,342,245 under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on August 9, 2021 to deliver operating assistance through December 1, 2021. The funding will support $9.3M in payroll salaries, wages, and related benefits expenses to help prevent, respond to, and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. As a condition of the emergency relief funding, the recipient must notify FTA and...
- Federal Formula Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Washington State Department of Transportation $5.0 million under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) on March 25, 2026, with completion expected by July 31, 2028. This formula grant supports the replacement and rehabilitation of public transportation rolling stock and related equipment across Washington State. Specifically, the funding will be used to...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the Washington State Department of Transportation $2.76 million under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program (CFDA 20.513) on September 17, 2025, with a completion date of March 30, 2028. This formula grant supports operating and capital expenses necessary to maintain and expand public transportation services across rural Washington, with a primary focus on serving elderly...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Wausau City Transit $3,677,156 through the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on April 17, 2026, to support operating assistance for the Wausau Transit System during calendar year 2025. The award funds the continued operation of two primary service components: the fixed-route bus system serving the city of Wausau and complementary paratransit service for passengers with disabilities. These services...
- Federal Transit Formula Grants Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Williamsburg Area Transit Authority (WATA) $7.94 million through the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on July 8, 2025, to support operating expenditures and preventive maintenance for public transportation services. The award, obligated through September 30, 2026, enables WATA to continue delivering clean, safe, and reliable transit services to residents and visitors across James...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded $2,983,721 to the Washington State Department of Transportation on September 9, 2025, under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program (CFDA 20.513). This formula grant funds public transportation services and mobility management initiatives in small urban areas across Washington State through March 31, 2028. The award supports operating and capital expenses necessary to sustain...
- Federal Formula Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Wausau City Transit $5.5 million through the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on April 22, 2025, to provide operating assistance for the Wausau Area Transit System throughout calendar year 2024. The funding supports the continued operation of Metro Ride's fixed-route bus services and complimentary paratransit offerings, ensuring essential public transportation remains accessible and...
- Federal Transit Formula Grants Award Summary The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) received a $4.57 million Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507), awarded on December 9, 2025. This grant funds system-wide preventive maintenance activities for Washington State Ferries (WSF) vessels and associated equipment during the 2025-27 biennium (July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027, with final...
The Federal Transit Administration awarded $23.3 million to Whatcom Transportation Authority through the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on May 19, 2026, to provide operating assistance covering up to 50% of eligible 2026 operating expenses. The funding enables WTA to continue providing public transportation services throughout Whatcom County, Washington, supporting both general ridership and paratransit-eligible populations. The award period extends through June 30, 2027, with no subrecipient activities identified. The operating assistance funds support WTA's continued transit operations, including essential services that enable workers to reach employment and riders to access critical services. As a local government transit authority serving the Bellingham urban zone, WTA utilizes Federal Transit Formula Grant funding as a primary mechanism for maintaining reliable public transportation while advancing fleet modernization initiatives. This award represents the agency's consistent participation in the Federal Transit Administration's formula grant program, which apportions annual funds to transit agencies in urbanized areas for both capital and operating assistance.Federal Transit Formula Grants Award Summary
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $11.7m | 5/19/26 |