NY-2023-004
Formula Grant
Overview
Grant Description
Application Purpose: The purpose of this award is to provide Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority $4,506,258 in FFY22 Section 5337 funding to support transit rail service.
Activities Performed: Section 5337 - Metro Rail Preventive Maintenance funding will be used for rail preventive maintenance, including all the activities, supplies, material, labor services, and associated costs required to preserve or extend the functionality and serviceability of the assets. The preventive maintenance line item in this grant supports maintenance activities for rail equipment and facilities as defined in the National Transit Database Reporting Manual.
Section 5337 - Fastener Pad Replacement Phase 11 funding will be used to assess the overall existing conditions of the rail track system.
Expected Outcomes: The funding used for Metro Rail preventive maintenance helps to ensure that NFTA is providing well-maintained and safe transportation options for all transit riders. The fastener and pad project will help determine the existing status of the Metro Rail system and make the needed repairs to maintain a safe, efficient, and reliable track.
Intended Beneficiaries: 5337 State of Good Repair funding provides capital assistance for maintenance, replacement, and rehabilitation projects to help transit agencies maintain assets in a state of good repair. This funding is used for safety-related projects, which allows NFTA to continue to provide safe, efficient, and convenient public transit throughout Buffalo, NY. Both bus and rail preventive maintenance activities are a top priority for NFTA. Utilizing these funds for safety expenses ensures the safety of the transit rider, frontline transit workforce, and the safety of the public. Preventive maintenance is vital to fleet health, which overall reduces risk for transit operations.
Subrecipient Activities: N/A
Activities Performed: Section 5337 - Metro Rail Preventive Maintenance funding will be used for rail preventive maintenance, including all the activities, supplies, material, labor services, and associated costs required to preserve or extend the functionality and serviceability of the assets. The preventive maintenance line item in this grant supports maintenance activities for rail equipment and facilities as defined in the National Transit Database Reporting Manual.
Section 5337 - Fastener Pad Replacement Phase 11 funding will be used to assess the overall existing conditions of the rail track system.
Expected Outcomes: The funding used for Metro Rail preventive maintenance helps to ensure that NFTA is providing well-maintained and safe transportation options for all transit riders. The fastener and pad project will help determine the existing status of the Metro Rail system and make the needed repairs to maintain a safe, efficient, and reliable track.
Intended Beneficiaries: 5337 State of Good Repair funding provides capital assistance for maintenance, replacement, and rehabilitation projects to help transit agencies maintain assets in a state of good repair. This funding is used for safety-related projects, which allows NFTA to continue to provide safe, efficient, and convenient public transit throughout Buffalo, NY. Both bus and rail preventive maintenance activities are a top priority for NFTA. Utilizing these funds for safety expenses ensures the safety of the transit rider, frontline transit workforce, and the safety of the public. Preventive maintenance is vital to fleet health, which overall reduces risk for transit operations.
Subrecipient Activities: N/A
Funding Goals
NOT APPLICABLE
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding Agency
Funding Agency
Place of Performance
New York
United States
Geographic Scope
State-Wide
Related Opportunity
NOT APPLICABLE
Analysis Notes
Infrastructure $4,506,258 (100%) percent this Formula Grant was funded by the 2021 Infrastructure Act.
Amendment Since initial award the End Date has been extended from 12/31/24 to 04/30/25.
Amendment Since initial award the End Date has been extended from 12/31/24 to 04/30/25.
Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority was awarded
Grant Title: Enhancing Transit Rail Service and Safety in Buffalo, NY
Formula Grant NY-2023-004
worth $4,506,258
from the FTA Office of Budget and Policy in April 2023 with work to be completed primarily in New York United States.
The grant
has a duration of 2 years and
was awarded through assistance program 20.525 State of Good Repair Grants Program.
$1,126,565 (20.0%) of this Formula Grant was funded by non-federal sources.
Status
(Complete)
Last Modified 5/5/25
Period of Performance
4/27/23
Start Date
4/30/25
End Date
Funding Split
$4.5M
Federal Obligation
$1.1M
Non-Federal Obligation
$5.6M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Transaction History
Modifications to NY-2023-004
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
NY-2023-004
SAI Number
NY-2023-004-01-20.525
Award ID URI
SAI EXEMPT
Awardee Classifications
Other
Awarding Office
692387 REGION 2 DOT FTA
Funding Office
693JJ8 OFFICE OF BUDGET AND POLICY(TBP)
Awardee UEI
DFJMHK81X832
Awardee CAGE
3VLX0
Performance District
NY-90
Senators
Kirsten Gillibrand
Charles Schumer
Charles Schumer
Budget Funding
| Federal Account | Budget Subfunction | Object Class | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formula and Bus Grants, Liquidation of Contract Authorization, Federal Transit Administration, Transportation (069-8350) | Ground transportation | Grants, subsidies, and contributions (41.0) | $4,506,258 | 100% |
Modified: 5/5/25