MI-2026-006
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
Application purpose: This grant contains two projects that will utilize two funds.
The funds together will provide for the purchase of up to 87 total (33 FY24 and 53 FY25) replacement diesel electric hybrid buses to be added to DDOT's fleet replacing older more polluting buses with new cleaner more efficient low or no emissions buses will improve the air quality for residents in and around the DDOT service territory.
Cost savings will also result due to utilizing this new technology.
Activities performed: Purchase up to 86 low and no emissions buses along with associated charging and infrastructure and training on the technology.
These buses will be operated throughout the DDOT service territory.
Expected outcomes: By replacing existing more polluting buses with new clean technology DDOT will reduce the level of pollutants while also reducing operating costs.
These efforts align with global emissions reduction efforts and comply with current regulation.
Intended beneficiaries: DDOT passengers, drivers, and citizens residing in the community will all benefit from this project.
Subrecipient activities: This project does not include subrecipients.
The funds together will provide for the purchase of up to 87 total (33 FY24 and 53 FY25) replacement diesel electric hybrid buses to be added to DDOT's fleet replacing older more polluting buses with new cleaner more efficient low or no emissions buses will improve the air quality for residents in and around the DDOT service territory.
Cost savings will also result due to utilizing this new technology.
Activities performed: Purchase up to 86 low and no emissions buses along with associated charging and infrastructure and training on the technology.
These buses will be operated throughout the DDOT service territory.
Expected outcomes: By replacing existing more polluting buses with new clean technology DDOT will reduce the level of pollutants while also reducing operating costs.
These efforts align with global emissions reduction efforts and comply with current regulation.
Intended beneficiaries: DDOT passengers, drivers, and citizens residing in the community will all benefit from this project.
Subrecipient activities: This project does not include subrecipients.
Awardee
Funding Goals
THE LOW-NO PROGRAM PROVIDES FUNDING FOR THE PURCHASE OR LEASE OF ZERO-EMISSION AND LOW-EMISSION TRANSIT BUSES INCLUDING ACQUISITION CONSTRUCTION AND LEASING OF REQUIRED SUPPORTING FACILITIES SUCH AS RECHARGING REFUELING AND MAINTENANCE FACILITIES.
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding Agency
Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Michigan
United States
Geographic Scope
State-Wide
City Of Detroit was awarded
Cleaner Air Initiative: Replace Polluting Buses with Low Emission Hybrids
Project Grant MI-2026-006
worth $81,648,769
from the FTA Office of Budget and Policy in July 2026 with work to be completed primarily in Michigan United States.
The grant
has a duration of 4 years 8 months and
was awarded through assistance program 20.526 Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs.
$14,408,589 (15.0%) of this Project Grant was funded by non-federal sources.
The Project Grant was awarded through grant opportunity FY2024 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Low- or No-Emission Program.
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 8/4/26
Period of Performance
7/30/26
Start Date
3/28/31
End Date
Funding Split
$81.6M
Federal Obligation
$14.4M
Non-Federal Obligation
$96.1M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
MI-2026-006
SAI Number
MI-2026-006-00-20.526
Award ID URI
SAI EXEMPT
Awardee Classifications
City Or Township Government
Awarding Office
695124 REGION 5 DOT FTA
Funding Office
693JJ8 OFFICE OF BUDGET AND POLICY(TBP)
Awardee UEI
CRWJSGLZ3KX1
Awardee CAGE
4RL70
Performance District
MI-90
Senators
Debbie Stabenow
Gary Peters
Gary Peters
Modified: 8/4/26