Federal grants to Butte County Association of Governments
Butte County Association of Governments in Chico, California received $24.4 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 10 awards. Its largest program was Federal Transit Formula Grants, with $22.0 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $6.0 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated November 7, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$24.4 million
- Awards10
- Awarded in FY 2025$6.0 million
- Largest award$3.8 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 2 | $4.0 million |
| FY 2022 | 2 | $6.8 million |
| FY 2023 | 1 | $218,882 |
| FY 2024 | 3 | $7.4 million |
| FY 2025 | 2 | $6.0 million |
Programs that fund Butte County Association of Governments
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Transit Formula Grants | 7 | $22.0 million |
| Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs | 3 | $2.4 million |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 10 | $24.4 million |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| This application is to request ffy 2022 section 5307 funds apportioned to the chico ca uza in the amount of $3806745.this grant application requests FY 2022 5307 funds for the following projects. 1. Operating funds in the amount of $2729678 for the fiscal year ending june 30 2022 (07/01/2021 - 06/30 | Federal Transit Formula Grants | September 26, 2022 | $3.8 million |
| Application purpose: the purpose of this award is to provide operating and capital assistance as b-line modernizes its demand response software and mobile ticketing software technologies. As the owner and operator of b-line bcag will use these funds for FY 2022/23 operating assistance; update demand | Federal Transit Formula Grants | January 22, 2024 | $3.6 million |
| Application purpose: the purpose of this award is to provide operating and planning assistance for butte regional transit. Operating funds will be used during the period of 7/1/2024 to 6/30/2025.; activities performed: funds will be used for FY 2024/25 operating assistance.; expected outcomes: ongoi | Federal Transit Formula Grants | August 8, 2025 | $3.5 million |
| Application purpose: the purpose of this award is to provide operating and planning assistance for butte regional transit. Operating funds will be used during the period of 7/1/2023 to 6/30/2024. Planning funds will be used to work with a consultant to prepare the b-line marketing plan to promote NE | Federal Transit Formula Grants | August 24, 2024 | $3.5 million |
| Application purpose: the requested 5307 arp funds are for capital and operating assistance to support butte regional transit during the COVID-19 health emergency. The funds are especially important due to COVID-19 shortfalls and loss of ridership.; activities performed: purchase two zero emission ba | Federal Transit Formula Grants | September 26, 2022 | $3.0 million |
| Application purpose: the purpose of this grant is to provide capital assistance for butte regional transit in converting its fleet to zero-emission technology. As the owner and operator of b-line bcag received FY 2024 surface transportation block grant (STBG) funds from caltrans (ppno 3203 attached | Federal Transit Formula Grants | April 1, 2025 | $2.5 million |
| The butte county association of governments (BCAG) owns and operates the butte regional transit system in butte county. This project funds bcag/butte regional transit operating assistance in butte county urbanized area (the uza). The ffy 2021 section 5307 operating assistance grant application is fo | Federal Transit Formula Grants | September 21, 2021 | $2.2 million |
| FY 2020 bus and bus facilities electric bus and charging equipment/infrastructure | Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs | January 4, 2021 | $1.8 million |
| Application purpose: the purpose of this award is to provide capital support as b-line modernizes its fleet to accommodate the implementation of microtransit and/or non-emergency medical transportation. Bcag as the owner and operator of b-line will use ffy 2021 5339(a) and ffy 2022 5339(a) funds to | Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs | January 22, 2024 | $418,862 |
| Application purpose: the purpose of this award is to provide capital support as b-line modernizes its mobile ticketing software technologies. Bcag as the owner and operator of b-line will use these funds to purchase additional mobile ticketing software hardware and any other necessary equipment/tool | Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs | August 29, 2023 | $231,560 |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does Butte County Association of Governments get?
$24.4 million in 10 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives Butte County Association of Governments the most?
The Department of Transportation, with $24.4 million in 10 awards.
What is Butte County Association of Governments's largest federal grant?
$3.8 million under Federal Transit Formula Grants, with its first action in the period on September 26, 2022. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Which federal programs fund Butte County Association of Governments?
Its largest are Federal Transit Formula Grants and Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs.
Other grant recipients in Chico
- California State University Chico
- Chico State Enterprises
- City of Chico
- River Partners
- Housing Authority of the County of Butte
- Mechoopda Indian Tribe
- Community Housing Improvement Program, Incorporated
- Healthy Rural California, Inc.
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