Federal grants to Biddeford-Saco-Old Orchard Beach Transit
Biddeford-Saco-Old Orchard Beach Transit in Biddeford, Maine received $15.4 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 18 awards. Its largest program was Federal Transit Formula Grants, with $11.5 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $2.1 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated November 7, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$15.4 million
- Awards18
- Awarded in FY 2025$2.1 million
- Largest award$2.0 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 4 | $2.9 million |
| FY 2022 | 1 | $792,473 |
| FY 2023 | 8 | $7.5 million |
| FY 2024 | 3 | $2.1 million |
| FY 2025 | 2 | $2.1 million |
Programs that fund Biddeford-Saco-Old Orchard Beach Transit
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Transit Formula Grants | 12 | $11.5 million |
| Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs | 3 | $3.5 million |
| Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grants Program | 1 | $350,000 |
| Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities | 2 | $92,410 |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 18 | $15.4 million |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application purpose: the purpose of the grant is to purchase two (2) new 35 electric buses to complement the existing electric bus infrastructure and remove two (2) diesel buses from the fleet. The award includes workforce development.; activities performed: procurement of two (2) battery electric b | Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs | September 18, 2023 | $2.0 million |
| Application purpose: this application will provide federal financial assistance for bsoob transit to support operations preventive maintenance and various capital activities. Activities covered by this award will be performed between july 1 2025 and june 30 2028.; activities performed: 1) operating | Federal Transit Formula Grants | September 9, 2025 | $1.9 million |
| Application purpose: purpose: this application will provide federal financial assistance for bsoob transit to support operations preventive maintenance and various capital activities. Activities covered by this award will be performed between july 1 2024 and june 30 2027.; activities performed: acti | Federal Transit Formula Grants | September 9, 2024 | $1.8 million |
| Application purpose: purpose: this application will provide federal financial assistance for bsoob transit to support operations preventive maintenance and various capital activities. Activities covered by this award will be performed between july 1 2023 and june 30 2026; activities performed: activ | Federal Transit Formula Grants | September 14, 2023 | $1.5 million |
| Application purpose: this application will provide federal financial assistance for the bsoob to support operations preventive maintenance and various capital activities. Activities covered by this award will be performed between july 1 2022 and june 30 2026.; activities performed: : 1) operating as | Federal Transit Formula Grants | May 2, 2023 | $1.5 million |
| Application purpose: --; activities performed: --; expected outcomes: --; intended beneficiaries: --; subrecipient activities: -- | Federal Transit Formula Grants | August 23, 2021 | $1.2 million |
| Application purpose: this project is to obtain and install 2 on route pantograph charging stations to maximize utility of the electric bus vehicles that were recently purchased.; activities performed: two pantograph chargers will be installed at the saco transportation center.; expected outcomes: wi | Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs | May 6, 2023 | $1.2 million |
| FY2021 FTA 5307 grant 4 trolley replacement | Federal Transit Formula Grants | May 21, 2021 | $878,524 |
| Biddeford-saco-old orchard beach transit committee (BSOOB) is requesting $792473 in 5307 CARES act funds which represent phase v (5) CARES split within the portland me uza. Purpose: the award will support bsoobs operating expenses which include to workers salaries and benefits fuel supplies administ | Federal Transit Formula Grants | May 31, 2022 | $792,473 |
| Application purpose: the purpose of the $780500 ARPA funds is to provide for the following projects: $90000 for promotional half-price fare initiative $15500 for regional multi-modal passenger information system project-equipment $600000 for the service redesign project routes 1 and 111 biddeford; a | Federal Transit Formula Grants | May 26, 2023 | $780,500 |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does Biddeford-Saco-Old Orchard Beach Transit get?
$15.4 million in 18 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives Biddeford-Saco-Old Orchard Beach Transit the most?
The Department of Transportation, with $15.4 million in 18 awards.
What is Biddeford-Saco-Old Orchard Beach Transit's largest federal grant?
$2.0 million under Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs, with its first action in the period on September 18, 2023. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Which federal programs fund Biddeford-Saco-Old Orchard Beach Transit?
Its largest are Federal Transit Formula Grants, Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs and Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grants Program.
Other grant recipients in Biddeford
- University of New England
- City of Biddeford
- Southern Maine Agency on Aging
- St Andre Health Care Facility Inc
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