KS-2021-010
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
This application is for FY2020 Section 5339 funding in the amount of $4,987,500. These funds will be used to replace approximately nine diesel buses that are near the end of their useful life, replace 48 emergency hand-held radios, install a new electrical redundancy system for the bus facility, and to install new real-time solar-powered bus signage at a minimum of ten of our busiest bus stops.
The local match of $937,500 will be provided through our local mill levy funding. The federal share is 85% for the bus replacement and 80% for the other items. The start date is the same as the date of award, and the end date is December 31, 2027.
Topeka Metro is a direct recipient. This application for federal assistance is consistent with the sub-allocation identified in the designated recipient sub-allocation letter dated 04/03/1982 and attached to this application. This application does not include funds for research and/or development activities. Indirect costs will not be applied to this application and its scope of work.
Topeka Metro does not use force account labor for any activities. These projects are in the 2021 - 2024 TIP on page 71. Topeka Metro leases postage machines and the use of communication towers for emergency radios. These are operational leases.
The local match of $937,500 will be provided through our local mill levy funding. The federal share is 85% for the bus replacement and 80% for the other items. The start date is the same as the date of award, and the end date is December 31, 2027.
Topeka Metro is a direct recipient. This application for federal assistance is consistent with the sub-allocation identified in the designated recipient sub-allocation letter dated 04/03/1982 and attached to this application. This application does not include funds for research and/or development activities. Indirect costs will not be applied to this application and its scope of work.
Topeka Metro does not use force account labor for any activities. These projects are in the 2021 - 2024 TIP on page 71. Topeka Metro leases postage machines and the use of communication towers for emergency radios. These are operational leases.
Funding Goals
NOT APPLICABLE
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding Agency
Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Kansas
United States
Geographic Scope
State-Wide
Related Opportunity
NOT APPLICABLE
Analysis Notes
Amendment Since initial award the End Date has been shortened from 12/31/27 to 05/20/25.
Topeka Metropolitan Transit Authority was awarded
FY2020 Section 5339 Funding for Bus Replacement, Radios, and Signage
Project Grant KS-2021-010
worth $4,987,500
from the FTA Office of Budget and Policy in July 2021 with work to be completed primarily in Kansas United States.
The grant
has a duration of 3 years 10 months and
was awarded through assistance program 20.526 Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs.
$937,500 (16.0%) of this Project Grant was funded by non-federal sources.
Status
(Complete)
Last Modified 8/18/25
Period of Performance
7/22/21
Start Date
5/20/25
End Date
Funding Split
$5.0M
Federal Obligation
$937.5K
Non-Federal Obligation
$5.9M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Transaction History
Modifications to KS-2021-010
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
KS-2021-010
SAI Number
KS-2021-010-01-20.526
Award ID URI
SAI EXEMPT
Awardee Classifications
Special District Government
Awarding Office
696482 REGION 7 DOT FTA
Funding Office
693JJ8 OFFICE OF BUDGET AND POLICY(TBP)
Awardee UEI
FXMAJNVNL446
Awardee CAGE
3BR69
Performance District
KS-90
Senators
Jerry Moran
Roger Marshall
Roger Marshall
Modified: 8/18/25