Project Grant NJ2026001
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration awarded a Project Grant of $11.7 million to Rutgers University's Research Financial Services Division on September 25, 2025, to continue funding the National Transit Institute (NTI) under the Technical Assistance and Workforce Development program (CFDA 20.531). The award covers the period from August 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, utilizing FY2023 federal funding. NTI, established under 49 U.S.C. Section 5314(c) and administered...
- The National Transit Institute (NTI) at Rutgers University received a $10 million project grant award from the Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration under the Technical Assistance and Workforce Development program (CFDA 20.531). Over the five-year period from September 2022 through June 2029, NTI will deliver training and education services to enhance the skills of public transportation agency staff. NTI will expand the national delivery of its training programs,...
- The National Transit Institute (NTI) at Rutgers University received a $10 million Project Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration's Technical Assistance and Workforce Development program to develop and deliver transit-related training and education services from September 2022 through June 2027. NTI will expand the national delivery of its training program and support staff development at the Federal Transit Administration through truncated survey course versions delivered at state...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded New Jersey Transit Corporation a formula grant totaling $10.7 million on June 23, 2025, under the Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509) to support public transportation services in New Jersey's rural areas through April 1, 2029. The award funds six activity line items designed to enhance mobility for rural residents, including operating assistance for demand response and deviated...
- Federal Grant Award Summary New Jersey Transit Corporation received a $600,000 Project Grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Metropolitan Transportation Planning and State and Non-Metropolitan Planning and Research program (CFDA 20.505), awarded on August 18, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2027. The award funds professional services to develop a comprehensive reimagined bus network plan for the cities of Paterson and Passaic and surrounding municipalities...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded New Jersey Transit Corporation a formula grant totaling $15.75 million under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program (CFDA 20.513) on September 17, 2025, with a completion date of December 31, 2029. The primary deliverable is the procurement and deployment of gas and electric vehicles equipped with lifts or ramps to support accessible transportation services for seniors and individuals...
- Federal Formula Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded New Jersey Transit Corporation $231.5 million through the State of Good Repair Grants Program (CFDA 20.525) effective August 28, 2025, with a completion date of October 1, 2028. The grant funds preventive maintenance activities designed to preserve and extend the functionality of NJ Transit's existing transportation assets, including both revenue and non-revenue vehicle fleets as well as facilities...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Neponset Valley Transportation Management Association, Inc. a Cooperative Agreement valued at $3.31 million under the Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509) on January 29, 2026. This represents Year 2 of the organization's National Rural Transit Assistance Program (NRTAP) Technical Assistance Center cooperative agreement, with performance extending from February 1, 2026, through...
- Federal Grant Award Summary New Jersey Transit Corporation received a $9.43 million Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Rail and Transit Security Grant Program (CFDA 97.075), awarded on September 1, 2025, with a completion date of August 31, 2028. This 36-month award supports security initiatives designed to protect critical transit infrastructure and passenger safety across NJ Transit's commuter rail, bus, and light rail systems serving New Jersey, New...
- Federal Formula Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded New Jersey Transit Corporation $21.0 million under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on August 11, 2025, with a completion date of December 31, 2032. The primary deliverable under this award is the procurement and deployment of up to 95 renewable natural gas (RNG) vehicles that will replace existing fleet vehicles operated by the Atlantic City Jitney Association (ACJA), the designated...
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Rutgers University a $6.89 million Project Grant on June 25, 2026, under the Technical Assistance and Workforce Development program (CFDA 20.531) to continue operations of the National Transit Institute (NTI) through April 30, 2028. NTI, codified under 49 U.S.C. § 5314(c) and administered by Rutgers University, develops and delivers training and educational programs for federal, state, and local transportation employees and foreign nationals engaged in government-supported public transportation work in cooperation with the Federal Transit Administration, state transportation departments, and public transportation authorities. Under this award, NTI implements four primary program initiatives: (1) a High-Demand Regional Training Initiative providing targeted training in high-demand topics across Federal Transit Administration regions; (2) a Course Material Design Initiative developing new course templates aligned with instructional design best practices and industry standards; (3) an E-Learning Course Development Initiative expanding NTI's course offerings through online delivery; and (4) an NTI Instructor Professional Development program. These initiatives support NTI's mission to enhance skills and performance in public transportation through cooperative partnerships with industry, government institutions, and associations, directly supporting the FTA's strategic goals of facilitating equitable and accessible mobility while advancing safe, secure, and sustainable public transit systems.Federal Grant Award Summary
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $6.9m | 6/25/26 |