Project Grant AL2026014
- The City of Huntsville received a $2,435,780 Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Urbanized Area Formula Funding Program (CFDA 20.507), obligated on July 16, 2026. The award funds the acquisition of five replacement 100% battery electric paratransit vans and associated charging infrastructure to modernize Huntsville Transit's fleet. These vehicles will be strategically deployed to lower-mileage driver assignments and routes with breaks during shifts,...
- The City of Huntsville, Alabama received a $15,677,228 Project Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration's Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) on April 5, 2022. The grant will fund Phase 1 of a two-phased project to design and construct a new multimodal transfer station facility. Phase 1 involves engineering and design work as well as construction of the new transfer station, which will accommodate expanding transit service...
- This $7,353,585 Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), CFDA 20.507 Federal Transit Formula Grants program, will fund operations and capital improvements for the City of Huntsville's fixed-route and paratransit transportation services. Key activities include: Replacing two 30-foot buses with two 40-foot buses to accommodate increased ridership on several routes. Acquiring up to 5 passenger shelters and replacing obsolete hardware for the transit fleet. Purchasing two...
- Federal Formula Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the City of Huntsville, Alabama a Federal Transit Formula Grant (CFDA 20.507) in the amount of $4.76 million on March 16, 2026, to fund operations and capital activities for fixed-route and paratransit transit services during fiscal year 2026. The award supports continued operational costs for Huntsville Transit's existing fixed-route bus service and paratransit programs, which provide accessible...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary The City of Jackson, Mississippi received a $17.1 million Project Grant award on April 16, 2026, from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). This award funds the purchase of heavy-duty diesel-electric hybrid buses, gasoline cutaway buses, and gasoline vans, along with associated delivery costs. These vehicles will replace, expand, and modernize...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the City of Gadsden, Alabama a formula grant of $222,130 under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) on August 25, 2025. This award comprises a federal share of $177,704 and a local match contribution of $44,426 from the City of Gadsden. The funds are programmed in the Alabama Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan with an implementation period from...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The City of Decatur received a $31.44 million Project Grant awarded on May 2, 2025, by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The award supports Decatur's zero-emission fleet transition through capital purchases of low and no-emission buses, including hybrid buses as a bridge technology during the transition period. The grant funds diesel-electric hybrid buses...
- This Project 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) provides the City of Jackson, Mississippi $10,892,750.00 to purchase ten (10) hybrid electric transit buses. The primary goals of this award are to transition the city's bus fleet to a low-emission fleet, reduce maintenance costs, improve service reliability, enhance mobility, and benefit all users of the public...
- Federal Grant Award Summary On April 24, 2026, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Brazos Transit District (BTD) $10.5 million under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) to procure and deploy thirteen hybrid-electric replacement vehicles and provide associated workforce development. The award funds the purchase of seven 40-foot buses, two 30-foot buses, and four trolleys, along with supportive services and employee...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The City of Fairfield received a $15.49 million Project Grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526), awarded on September 25, 2025. The award funds the procurement of up to five diesel-electric hybrid Gillig low-floor buses to replace aging diesel fleet vehicles, ensuring the city maintains its transit assets in a state of good repair. Additionally, the...
The City of Huntsville received a $7.176 million Project Grant award on July 16, 2026, from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The award funds the purchase of six fixed-route hybrid diesel/electric transit buses from Gillig LLC, which are scheduled for delivery and integration into Huntsville Transit's operational fleet through March 30, 2034. This project was ready for immediate implementation upon funding, as the City of Huntsville and Gillig LLC had an existing contract in place at the time of award. In addition to vehicle procurement, the award supports comprehensive training for Huntsville Transit maintenance operations staff on the operation and maintenance of the Gillig hybrid model buses. The new hybrid diesel/electric buses will replace existing diesel vehicles and will be deployed across all of Huntsville's designated opportunity zones, including the downtown transfer center where their battery-electric capability enables zero-emission operation during layover periods. The project is expected to improve service reliability through reduced downtime and fewer breakdowns, while delivering air quality improvements for both transit employees and customers, particularly in high-traffic areas with significant bus concentrations.Federal Project Grant Award Summary
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $6.1m | 7/16/26 |