IL-2026-012
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE FUEL BUSES TO PUBLIC TRANSIT PROVIDERS IN SMALL AND LARGE URBANIZED AREAS IN ILLINOIS.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: THIS GRANT WILL FUND THE PURCHASE OF 16 EXPANSION VEHICLES FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION PROVIDERS IN ILLINOIS. THIS GRANT WILL ALSO FUND CONSULTANT TECHNICAL SUPPORT.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: DEPLOYMENT OF 16 LOW-EMISSION HEAVY DUTY BUSES THROUGHOUT THE STATE SUPPORTING A MORE SUSTAINABLE FLEET.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: PUBLIC TRANSIT PROVIDERS AND ILLINOIS RESIDENTS WHO RELY ON TRANSPORTATION SERVICES WILL BENEFIT FROM THESE VEHICLES.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THIS GRANT FUNDS 16 HEAVY DUTY BUSES FOR FOUR (4) URBANIZED PROVIDERS AS DETAILED IN THE PROGRAM OF PROJECTS (POP).
Funding Goals
THE LOW OR NO EMISSION COMPETITIVE PROGRAM PROVIDES FUNDING FOR THE PURCHASE OR LEASE OF ZERO-EMISSION AND LOW-EMISSION TRANSIT BUSES AS WELL AS ACQUISITION CONSTRUCTION AND LEASING OF REQUIRED SUPPORTING FACILITIES.
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding Agency
Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Illinois
United States
Geographic Scope
State-Wide
Illinois Department Of Transportation was awarded
Grant for Low-Emission Buses to Enhance Public Transit in Illinois
Project Grant IL-2026-012
worth $12,299,377
from the FTA Office of Budget and Policy in September 2026 with work to be completed primarily in Illinois United States.
The grant
has a duration of 2 years 3 months and
was awarded through assistance program 20.526 Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs.
$3,074,845 (20.0%) of this Project Grant was funded by non-federal sources.
The Project Grant was awarded through grant opportunity FY 2023 Competitive Funding Opportunity; Low or No Emission Vehicle Program.
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 9/29/26
Period of Performance
9/24/26
Start Date
12/31/28
End Date
Funding Split
$12.3M
Federal Obligation
$3.1M
Non-Federal Obligation
$15.4M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
IL-2026-012
SAI Number
IL-2026-012-00-20.526
Award ID URI
SAI EXEMPT
Awardee Classifications
State Government
Awarding Office
695124 REGION 5 DOT FTA
Funding Office
693JJ8 OFFICE OF BUDGET AND POLICY(TBP)
Awardee UEI
CHQWQ676QGB3
Awardee CAGE
4JYY4
Performance District
IL-90
Senators
Richard Durbin
Tammy Duckworth
Tammy Duckworth
Modified: 9/29/26