Formula Grant WA2026074
- The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded Valley Transit $1,463,082 under the Federal Transit Formula Grants (CFDA 20.507) program. This Project Grant will support operating assistance for Valley Transit through $927,747 in Section 5307 funds for fiscal year 2016. It includes $192,746 that was reallocated from Milton-Freewater Public Transit. Additionally, $538,795 will fund wages and benefits for the operation and maintenance of Valley Transit vehicles and...
- The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the Washington State Department of Transportation $4.532 million on May 14, 2026, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) to purchase replacement buses in Grant County, Washington. The award funds the purchase of four replacement diesel hybrid buses for use in rural Grant County. Grant Transit Authority serves as the subrecipient and will procure and deploy...
- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.507 Federal Transit Formula Grants) awarded a $2,220,000 Formula Grant to the Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments (NVCOG) on March 26, 2025. The grant will fund the purchase of 14 replacement 12-passenger paratransit buses with 3 wheelchair locations for the Valley Transit District. These new vehicles will replace the district's existing fleet of 14 buses that have reached the end of their useful life. The...
- The Federal Transit Administration awarded Valley Regional Transit $1,388,568 on January 6, 2026, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) to procure approximately one 35-foot battery-electric replacement bus. Valley Regional Transit, a regional public transportation authority serving the Boise and Nampa urbanized areas in Idaho, will use the funding to replace an existing vehicle that has exceeded its useful life. The acquisition...
- The Federal Transit Administration awarded Valley Regional Transit $644,219 under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on August 6, 2026, to support transit planning and program administration activities for the Nampa Urbanized Area. Valley Regional Transit will deliver administrative support and short-range transit planning services to support fixed-route and mobility management programs. These planning activities aim to reduce service gaps and improve rider experience by...
- The Federal Transit Administration awarded the Washington State Department of Transportation $5 million on March 30, 2026, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula Grant program (CFDA 20.526) to purchase replacement and new gas, propane-powered, and low and no emission buses; replace two shop trucks for fleet maintenance and facility support; and install two electric chargers and one boom lift across Washington State's regional transit systems. The award funds public transportation equipment...
- The Federal Transit Administration awarded Valley Regional Transit $300,000 under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on July 15, 2026, to procure approximately two replacement gasoline-powered minivans for service within the Boise Urbanized Area. The vehicles will replace existing 2012 Dodge Caravans that have met or exceeded their useful life. Valley Regional Transit will complete all pre-award and post-delivery requirements in accordance with FTA regulations, inspect...
- Federal Transit Formula Grants Award Summary Valley Regional Transit received $1,254,000 in federal funding through the Federal Transit Administration's Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to replace its outdated electronic farebox and mobile ticketing system. The award, obligated on November 20, 2025, with an expected completion date of January 30, 2027, funds the procurement and installation of a new farebox infrastructure system including electronic fareboxes, probes,...
- The Federal Transit Administration awarded Valley Regional Transit $1,656,216 on December 3, 2025, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to provide administrative support for fixed-route and mobility management programs within the Boise urbanized area. Performance runs through July 1, 2026, with all work occurring in Idaho. The funding supports planning activities and administrative functions that enable continued fixed-route bus service and mobility management...
- This $34,898,141 Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509) award from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration supports public transportation services in rural areas across the state of Washington. The primary activities funded include sustaining existing fixed-route and on-demand ADA-accessible transit services, providing demand response (dial-a-ride) services for elderly, low-income, and special needs populations, and continuing to...
The Federal Transit Administration awarded Valley Transit $4.453 million under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on August 27, 2026, to purchase approximately four heavy-duty buses and four onboard digital HD surveillance systems for fixed-route service operations. Valley Transit, a municipal transit authority serving Walla Walla and College Place, Washington, will deploy the funded vehicles to continue providing safe, well-maintained transit service while meeting hybrid fleet standards that maintain at least 25 percent diesel vehicles for operational resilience during community emergencies and evacuations. The surveillance systems will enhance onboard safety and security. Valley Transit prioritizes American-made vehicles and equipment in compliance with Buy America standards. The grant obligates $4.453 million with a period of performance through March 31, 2029. Place of performance is Washington. No sub-recipients are involved. The award directly benefits residents of Walla Walla, College Place, and surrounding areas through reduced emissions via trip sharing on fixed routes and improved access to jobs, education, healthcare, and recreation.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $3.6m | 8/27/26 |