GA-2025-011
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
Application purpose: This is a FFY 2022 Section 5339(c) Low or No Emission Grants Competitive Award application in the amount of $6,814,807.
Federal share of funds for FFY 2022 Section 5339(c) is in the amount of $5,451,844.
The purpose of this award is to support the acquisition of four (4) 35-foot hybrid-electric buses.
This initiative aligns with the agency's commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and improving service reliability.
The funding will facilitate capital project development by supporting the design and procurement of hybrid electric buses to modernize and expand the agency's transit fleet.
The introduction of hybrid-electric buses will significantly decrease fuel dependency.
Additionally, funding will support workforce development initiatives ensuring that maintenance staff and operators receive the necessary training to manage and maintain transit vehicles effectively and for career advancement.
With a total local match contribution of $1,362,963, this investment demonstrates a shared commitment to advancing public transportation.
Funded under the FY22 - 5539(c) Low or No Emission Grants Competitive Bus and Bus Facility Program for Urbanized Areas, this initiative is a strategic step toward achieving long-term transit modernization;
Activities performed: The award funds will support a comprehensive set of activities designed to enhance the agency's efficiency and operational resilience.
A key component of this initiative is the procurement of four (4) 35-foot hybrid-electric buses which will replace existing hybrid vehicles, significantly reducing fuel costs.
In addition to fleet modernization, preventative maintenance planning will be a crucial aspect of this transition as the agency works to establish new protocols and procedures for maintaining hybrid-electric vehicle technology.
To support workforce readiness, a dedicated training program will be implemented to equip maintenance personnel, drivers, and operations staff with the specialized skills required to manage and maintain transit vehicles.
This training will cover areas such as safety, diagnostics, and best practices for optimizing performance and longevity.
These activities collectively align with the agency's strategic goals of improving service reliability and supporting public transportation initiatives.
By leveraging this funding to modernize its fleet and infrastructure, the agency is making a long-term investment in transit solutions that benefit both passengers and the broader community.
Expected outcomes: The award will yield several significant benefits advancing the agency's commitment to efficient public transportation.
The expected outcomes include:
1. Improved operational efficiency: Hybrid-electric buses require less maintenance than traditional diesel-powered vehicles, reducing downtime and operational costs while enhancing service reliability.
2. Enhanced service quality: Rider experience - the deployment of modern hybrid-electric buses will provide passengers with a quieter, smoother, and more comfortable transit experience.
3. Regulatory compliance: The project supports compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and environmental compliance.
4. Workforce development: Training staff will receive specialized training in transit vehicle maintenance and operations, ensuring a skilled workforce capable of managing and maintaining advanced transit technology.
5. Cost savings: Fuel efficiency - by reducing fuel, the agency can achieve long-term cost savings through lower energy consumption and decreased maintenance expenses.
These outcomes collectively contribute to a more efficient and forward-thinking transit system that benefits the agency, passengers, and the broader community.
Intended beneficiaries: The intended beneficiaries of this award encompass a broad range of stakeholders who will directly and indirectly experience the positive impacts of modernizing the transit fleet.
1. Commuters: General public riders will benefit from a cleaner, quieter, and more reliable transit system, improving their overall commuting experience.
2. Transit agency employees: Bus operators, maintenance staff, and other transit personnel will receive specialized training to enhance their skills in managing and maintaining buses, promoting workforce development and job readiness for emerging transportation technologies.
3. Local communities: Residents and neighborhoods along transit routes will experience a modern transit system.
4. Municipal regional authorities: Local governments and regional planning agencies will benefit from a modernized transit system that complies with environmental regulations and long-term transportation planning efforts.
5. Business economic sectors: A more efficient transit system can lead to increased ridership, supporting local businesses and economic growth by improving access to jobs, services, and commercial hubs.
By implementing hybrid electric buses, this initiative will provide widespread benefits, reinforcing the agency's commitment to operational efficiency and enhanced public service.
Subrecipient activities: This award will be directly managed by the transit agency, with all activities including procurement, infrastructure development, workforce training, and fleet integration handled internally.
No subrecipients are planned for this project.
Federal share of funds for FFY 2022 Section 5339(c) is in the amount of $5,451,844.
The purpose of this award is to support the acquisition of four (4) 35-foot hybrid-electric buses.
This initiative aligns with the agency's commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and improving service reliability.
The funding will facilitate capital project development by supporting the design and procurement of hybrid electric buses to modernize and expand the agency's transit fleet.
The introduction of hybrid-electric buses will significantly decrease fuel dependency.
Additionally, funding will support workforce development initiatives ensuring that maintenance staff and operators receive the necessary training to manage and maintain transit vehicles effectively and for career advancement.
With a total local match contribution of $1,362,963, this investment demonstrates a shared commitment to advancing public transportation.
Funded under the FY22 - 5539(c) Low or No Emission Grants Competitive Bus and Bus Facility Program for Urbanized Areas, this initiative is a strategic step toward achieving long-term transit modernization;
Activities performed: The award funds will support a comprehensive set of activities designed to enhance the agency's efficiency and operational resilience.
A key component of this initiative is the procurement of four (4) 35-foot hybrid-electric buses which will replace existing hybrid vehicles, significantly reducing fuel costs.
In addition to fleet modernization, preventative maintenance planning will be a crucial aspect of this transition as the agency works to establish new protocols and procedures for maintaining hybrid-electric vehicle technology.
To support workforce readiness, a dedicated training program will be implemented to equip maintenance personnel, drivers, and operations staff with the specialized skills required to manage and maintain transit vehicles.
This training will cover areas such as safety, diagnostics, and best practices for optimizing performance and longevity.
These activities collectively align with the agency's strategic goals of improving service reliability and supporting public transportation initiatives.
By leveraging this funding to modernize its fleet and infrastructure, the agency is making a long-term investment in transit solutions that benefit both passengers and the broader community.
Expected outcomes: The award will yield several significant benefits advancing the agency's commitment to efficient public transportation.
The expected outcomes include:
1. Improved operational efficiency: Hybrid-electric buses require less maintenance than traditional diesel-powered vehicles, reducing downtime and operational costs while enhancing service reliability.
2. Enhanced service quality: Rider experience - the deployment of modern hybrid-electric buses will provide passengers with a quieter, smoother, and more comfortable transit experience.
3. Regulatory compliance: The project supports compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and environmental compliance.
4. Workforce development: Training staff will receive specialized training in transit vehicle maintenance and operations, ensuring a skilled workforce capable of managing and maintaining advanced transit technology.
5. Cost savings: Fuel efficiency - by reducing fuel, the agency can achieve long-term cost savings through lower energy consumption and decreased maintenance expenses.
These outcomes collectively contribute to a more efficient and forward-thinking transit system that benefits the agency, passengers, and the broader community.
Intended beneficiaries: The intended beneficiaries of this award encompass a broad range of stakeholders who will directly and indirectly experience the positive impacts of modernizing the transit fleet.
1. Commuters: General public riders will benefit from a cleaner, quieter, and more reliable transit system, improving their overall commuting experience.
2. Transit agency employees: Bus operators, maintenance staff, and other transit personnel will receive specialized training to enhance their skills in managing and maintaining buses, promoting workforce development and job readiness for emerging transportation technologies.
3. Local communities: Residents and neighborhoods along transit routes will experience a modern transit system.
4. Municipal regional authorities: Local governments and regional planning agencies will benefit from a modernized transit system that complies with environmental regulations and long-term transportation planning efforts.
5. Business economic sectors: A more efficient transit system can lead to increased ridership, supporting local businesses and economic growth by improving access to jobs, services, and commercial hubs.
By implementing hybrid electric buses, this initiative will provide widespread benefits, reinforcing the agency's commitment to operational efficiency and enhanced public service.
Subrecipient activities: This award will be directly managed by the transit agency, with all activities including procurement, infrastructure development, workforce training, and fleet integration handled internally.
No subrecipients are planned for this project.
Awardee
Funding Goals
THE LOW OR NO EMISSION COMPETITIVE PROGRAM PROVIDES FUNDING FOR THE PURCHASE OR LEASE OF TRANSIT BUSES AS WELL AS ACQUISITION CONSTRUCTION AND LEASING OF REQUIRED SUPPORTING FACILITIES.
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding Agency
Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Georgia
United States
Geographic Scope
State-Wide
Chatham Area Transit Authority was awarded
Efficient Transit Modernization: Hybrid-Electric Bus Acquisition Grant
Project Grant GA-2025-011
worth $5,451,844
from the FTA Office of Budget and Policy in August 2025 with work to be completed primarily in Georgia United States.
The grant
has a duration of 9 years 7 months and
was awarded through assistance program 20.526 Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs.
$1,362,963 (20.0%) of this Project Grant was funded by non-federal sources.
The Project Grant was awarded through grant opportunity FY 2022 Competitive Funding Opportunity; Low or No Emission Grant Program.
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 8/25/25
Period of Performance
8/21/25
Start Date
3/30/35
End Date
Funding Split
$5.5M
Federal Obligation
$1.4M
Non-Federal Obligation
$6.8M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
GA-2025-011
SAI Number
GA-2025-011-00-20.526
Award ID URI
SAI EXEMPT
Awardee Classifications
Other
Awarding Office
6943DB REGION 4 DOT FTA
Funding Office
693JJ8 OFFICE OF BUDGET AND POLICY(TBP)
Awardee UEI
US81JJFTBQV6
Awardee CAGE
5ABG9
Performance District
GA-01
Senators
Jon Ossoff
Raphael Warnock
Raphael Warnock
Modified: 8/25/25