Project Grant CO2026009
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded a $2.27 million Project Grant to the Colorado Department of Transportation on August 15, 2025, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The award funds the acquisition of two battery-electric buses to replace aging transit assets, along with the installation of related electric-bus charging equipment. Additionally, the grant supports workforce training...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) $1,749,149 under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513) as a Formula Grant on August 27, 2025, with a completion date of July 29, 2027. This award supports transportation services for elderly and disabled residents in rural Colorado communities where public transit is unavailable, insufficient, or inappropriate. The...
- The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) $25.6 million under the Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509) on September 22, 2025, with a completion date of March 31, 2027. This funding supports transit services across rural Colorado through capital and operational assistance distributed to 36 subrecipients. The award encompasses vehicle acquisition (ten transit vehicles), operating assistance for transit services,...
- Federal Formula Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) $674,983 on September 10, 2025, under the Metropolitan Transportation Planning and State and Non-Metropolitan Planning and Research program (CFDA 20.505) to conduct comprehensive transit planning activities across Colorado through June 30, 2027. The award supports five short-range transit planning studies and one statewide transit plan and coordinated Human...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Regional Transportation District (RTD) $8.03 million under the Community Project Funding Congressionally Directed Spending program (CFDA 20.534) on September 18, 2025, to complete preliminary and final design services for the replacement of deteriorated rail infrastructure and associated components along RTD's Central Corridor Light Rail Line in downtown Denver, Colorado. The project scope encompasses comprehensive...
- The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded $10,035,840 to the Colorado Department of Transportation on August 15, 2025, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) to acquire vehicles for two rural transit providers in Colorado. The project encompasses the acquisition of 17 vehicle replacements and 3 expansion vehicles to be distributed among two sub-awardees: the San Miguel Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART) and the...
- This federal Formula Grant award, provided by the Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526), will provide $503,681.00 to the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) to purchase three replacement vehicles for the Grand Valley Transit system in Grand Junction, Colorado. The award will support the continuation and state of good repair for public transportation...
- Federal Project Grant Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) a $43.5 million Project Grant on September 23, 2025, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) to construct a new bus facility for Summit Stage in Summit County, Colorado. The project involves the replacement of Summit Stage's aging facility with modern infrastructure designed to better serve transit operations...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) received a Formula Grant award of $14,545,289.29 from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) on July 7, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) to support the National EV Infrastructure Program. This award provides federal financial assistance for the planning, development, and deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure across Colorado's transportation network. As a Formula...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) received a Formula Grant award of $14.5 million from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205), effective July 7, 2025. This award supports the National EV Infrastructure Program, which provides funding for the deployment and development of electric vehicle charging infrastructure across Colorado's transportation network. As a formula grant, the funding...
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) $3.63 million on March 16, 2026, under the Community Project Funding Congressionally Directed Spending program (CFDA 20.534) to acquire rolling stock and charging infrastructure for rural transit systems. The project encompasses the procurement of two replacement vehicles, four expansion vehicles, and six vehicle chargers to enhance transit service delivery across rural Colorado. CDOT will distribute these assets through four subrecipients: Archuleta County, City of Durango, Gunnison Valley RTA, and Town of Vail. The award supports capital improvements to maintain state of good repair for transit assets while expanding service capacity in underserved rural communities. The congressionally directed funding must be expended in accordance with Chapter 53 transit law requirements, with project completion scheduled for March 31, 2027. The initiative directly benefits transit riders in rural Colorado by modernizing the vehicle fleet and installing necessary charging infrastructure to support ongoing safe and reliable public transportation services.Federal Grant Award Summary
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $3.6m | 3/16/26 |