IA-2023-007
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
Application Purpose:
This application utilizes the FY 2021 Section 5311 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to help intercity bus agencies to respond to and recover from the COVID-19 emergency situation in the amount of $3,380,439. These funds will be applied toward intercity bus operating costs for Burlington Trailways and Jefferson Lines. This grant is applying for 15% of the ARPA Section 5311 funds reserved for the intercity bus program, amounting to $1,411,716, and for $1,968,723 dedicated 5311(f) funds allocated for intercity bus projects in the FTA ARPA apportionments.
Activities Performed:
Intercity services will be provided to citizens across the state of Iowa. Operating funds will cover expenses for existing service, including the recovery of operational deficits, maintaining intercity bus service, hiring additional staff to clean/sanitize vehicles, and the general operating costs of maintaining transit facilities and fleet.
Expected Outcomes:
The projects will provide intercity bus operating costs to facilitate smooth transportation services to citizens of Iowa. Intercity bus services reduce congestion and provide critical service to transit-dependent populations in rural areas of Iowa.
Intended Beneficiaries:
The beneficiaries are the citizens of Iowa who are able to avail of intercity bus services with stops in rural counties.
Subrecipient Activities:
Subrecipient agencies Burlington Trailways and Jefferson Lines will provide intercity service across Iowa.
This application utilizes the FY 2021 Section 5311 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to help intercity bus agencies to respond to and recover from the COVID-19 emergency situation in the amount of $3,380,439. These funds will be applied toward intercity bus operating costs for Burlington Trailways and Jefferson Lines. This grant is applying for 15% of the ARPA Section 5311 funds reserved for the intercity bus program, amounting to $1,411,716, and for $1,968,723 dedicated 5311(f) funds allocated for intercity bus projects in the FTA ARPA apportionments.
Activities Performed:
Intercity services will be provided to citizens across the state of Iowa. Operating funds will cover expenses for existing service, including the recovery of operational deficits, maintaining intercity bus service, hiring additional staff to clean/sanitize vehicles, and the general operating costs of maintaining transit facilities and fleet.
Expected Outcomes:
The projects will provide intercity bus operating costs to facilitate smooth transportation services to citizens of Iowa. Intercity bus services reduce congestion and provide critical service to transit-dependent populations in rural areas of Iowa.
Intended Beneficiaries:
The beneficiaries are the citizens of Iowa who are able to avail of intercity bus services with stops in rural counties.
Subrecipient Activities:
Subrecipient agencies Burlington Trailways and Jefferson Lines will provide intercity service across Iowa.
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding Agency
Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Iowa
United States
Geographic Scope
State-Wide
Related Opportunity
None
Analysis Notes
COVID-19 $3,380,439 (100%) percent of this Project Grant was funded by COVID-19 emergency acts including the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
Amendment Since initial award the total obligations have decreased 50% from $6,760,878 to $3,380,439.
Amendment Since initial award the total obligations have decreased 50% from $6,760,878 to $3,380,439.
Iowa Department Of Transportation was awarded
ARPA Funding for Intercity Bus Services in Iowa
Project Grant IA-2023-007
worth $3,380,439
from the FTA Office of Budget and Policy in April 2023 with work to be completed primarily in Iowa United States.
The grant
has a duration of 5 years 5 months and
was awarded through assistance program 20.509 Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program.
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 4/10/23
Period of Performance
4/5/23
Start Date
9/30/28
End Date
Funding Split
$3.4M
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$3.4M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
IA-2023-007
SAI Number
IA-2023-007-00-20.509
Award ID URI
SAI EXEMPT
Awardee Classifications
State Government
Awarding Office
696482 REGION 7 DOT FTA
Funding Office
693JJ8 OFFICE OF BUDGET AND POLICY(TBP)
Awardee UEI
VAL7N8VS7L99
Awardee CAGE
46ZQ4
Performance District
90
Senators
Charles Grassley
Joni Ernst
Joni Ernst
Budget Funding
| Federal Account | Budget Subfunction | Object Class | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transit Infrastructure Grants, Federal Transit Administration, Transportation (069-2812) | Ground transportation | Grants, subsidies, and contributions (41.0) | $3,380,439 | 100% |
Modified: 4/10/23