Project Grant GA2025009
- This federal Project Grant award, provided by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.534 Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending), will support the Chatham Area Transit Authority's (CAT) acquisition of a new 149-passenger ferry vessel equipped with intelligent transportation system (ITS) devices and security cameras. The $2,250,000 award, with a $450,000 local match, will enable CAT to enhance its ferry operations, expand fleet...
- The Chatham Area Transit Authority (CAT) was awarded a $645,300 project grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) on September 7, 2021 to support rehabilitation of its watercraft fleet vessels. Specifically, CAT will use $516,240 in FHWA Z950 Flex Funds from federal fiscal years 2018 through 2020 along with $129,060 in local matching funds to perform extensive overhauls of three ferries used...
- This federal Formula Grant award, provided by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the State of Good Repair Grants Program (CFDA 20.525), will fund preventive maintenance for Chatham Area Transit's (CAT) ferry fleet and the purchase of a new hybrid electric bus. The $1,115,694 award includes $708,843 in FY 2021 FHWA Ferry Boat Flex Funds, FTA Section 5337 State of Good Repair Funds, and FTA Section 5339 Bus and Bus Facilities Funds that will be...
- The Chatham Area Transit Authority (CAT) received a $445,561 Formula Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205) program. The funding will be used to rehabilitate and maintain two of CAT's ferry vessels, the Juliet Gordon Low and the Mary Musgrove. The proposed work includes replacement of the engines, transmissions, generators, and other critical systems to ensure the ferries remain in good...
- This federal Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the State of Good Repair Grants Program (CFDA 20.525) provides $814,704 to the Chatham Area Transit Authority (CAT) in Savannah, Georgia. The funding will support preventative maintenance and necessary facility upgrades for CAT's ferry boat operations and intermodal transportation facilities. Key objectives include: 1) Preventative maintenance activities to ensure the continued reliability and safety of the...
- This $6,814,807 federal 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) will support the Chatham Area Transit Authority (CAT) in Georgia to acquire four 35-foot hybrid-electric buses. The grant funding, awarded on August 21, 2025, will help CAT modernize its transit fleet, enhance operational efficiency and service reliability, and reduce fuel dependency. In addition to the...
- The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded a $7.5 million Project Grant to the Chatham Area Transit Authority under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) on August 22, 2022 for completion by March 30, 2029. The grant will fund the replacement of 30 diesel and 35 electric buses, mobile generator chargers, infrastructure for on-route and depot charging, and other eligible capital costs. This continues the...
- The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded a $3,697,121 Project Grant under the Electric or Low-Emitting Ferry Pilot Program (CFDA 20.532) to the Alaska State Department of Public Transportation (AKDOT) on September 23, 2024. The purpose of this award is to design a low-emission shuttle ferry and associated charging infrastructure for the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS). The activities to be performed include designing a low-emission shuttle ferry that will utilize an innovative...
- The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the Chatham Area Transit Authority a $1,409,160 project grant from the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on September 23, 2021 to support the purchase of one zero-emission battery-powered electric vehicle and fast charger. The grant will replace one heavy-duty diesel transit vehicle and help the transit authority transition to more sustainable fleets. Chatham Area Transit Authority will provide $282,832 in...
- The Chatham Area Transit Authority (CAT) received a $21,846,362 project grant award from the Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration under the Urbanized Area Formula Funding Program (CFDA 20.507). The grant will fund capital projects, planning activities, preventative maintenance, and technology improvements to support CAT's transit operations through March 2033. Specifically, CAT will use the funding to modify facilities, purchase security and technology systems, conduct...
This $863,750 federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.532 - Passenger Ferry Grant Program, Electric or Low-Emitting Ferry Pilot Program, and Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program) will fund the installation of five shore power pedestals and high-capacity shore power connections for the Savannah Belles Ferry fleet operated by the Chatham Area Transit Authority (CAT) in Georgia. The award is a critical component of CAT's efforts to modernize its ferry system and transition to more sustainable operations. This infrastructure will enable the agency's recently acquired hybrid-electric ferries to recharge their batteries while docked, significantly reducing reliance on onboard diesel generators. This will lower emissions, decrease operational costs, and enhance the overall efficiency of the ferry system, directly supporting CAT's strategic goals around environmental stewardship and operational efficiency. The project is scheduled for completion by March 30, 2033.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $691.0k | 9/3/25 |