FTA Funding Allocations and Webinars

Published January 12, 2020

 

FTA Announcement:

FTA today announced a total of $14 billion in Federal funding allocations to continue to support the Nation’s public transportation systems during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) public health emergency. Funding is provided through the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 (CRRSAA) (H.R. 133), signed by President Donald J. Trump on December 27, 2020. FTA previously announced $25 billion in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding in April 2020.

FTA is allocating $14 billion to recipients of urbanized area and rural area formula funds, with $13.27 billion allocated to large and small urban areas, $678.2 million allocated to rural areas and tribes, and $50 million allocated for the enhanced mobility of seniors and individuals with disabilities. Similar to the CARES Act, the supplemental funding will be provided at 100-percent federal share, with no local match required.

CRRSAA directs recipients to prioritize payroll and operational needs. Funding will also support expenses traditionally eligible under the relevant program. Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about this funding will be available on FTA’s web site. FTA will host a webinar series to provide further information.

The U.S. Department of Transportation continues to work closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other Federal partners to provide guidance to the public transportation industry in response to COVID-19. FTA has held regular conference calls and listening sessions with transit stakeholders and posted updated Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding COVID-19 on its web site.

 

FTA Webinars:

FTA will host a series of webinars for the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 (CRRSAA), which provides $14 billion in funding to continue to support the nation’s public transportation systems during the COVID-19 public health emergency. The webinars will provide an overview of the program, describe eligibility requirements, and allow an opportunity to ask questions. Registration not required.

 

Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations for Section 5310 Recipients and Subrecipients

Wednesday, January 13, 1:00 – 2:00 CT

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Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations for Section 5307, 5310, and 5311 (Rural and Tribal) Recipients

Thursday, January 14, 2:00 – 3:00 CT

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The webinars will be delivered via MS Teams Live and registration is not required. Closed Captioning will be provided in English and Spanish. FTA is committed to providing equal access to this session for all participants. If you need alternative formats, options, or services, contact Tom Wilson.

 

Links:

News Release
FTA CRRSAA information page
Apportionments and Allocations
FAQs
CDC COVID-19 information
Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021

Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA) Transit Infrastructure Grants
FTA COVID-19 resources