Federal grants to Ben Franklin Transit
Ben Franklin Transit in Richland, Washington received $89.9 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 21 awards. Its largest program was Federal Transit Formula Grants, with $83.4 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $2.2 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated November 7, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$89.9 million
- Awards21
- Awarded in FY 2025$2.2 million
- Largest award$20.8 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 6 | $34.5 million |
| FY 2022 | 5 | $45.1 million |
| FY 2023 | 6 | $7.0 million |
| FY 2024 | 2 | $1.1 million |
| FY 2025 | 2 | $2.2 million |
Programs that fund Ben Franklin Transit
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Transit Formula Grants | 10 | $83.4 million |
| Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs | 5 | $5.4 million |
| Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities | 6 | $1.0 million |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 21 | $89.9 million |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application purpose: this funding will provide 2 years of operating assistance funding to sustain safe operations for ben franklin transit for the time-period of 1/1/2022 to 12/31/2023.; activities performed: the funds will be used to cover eligible operating expenses including but not limited to dr | Federal Transit Formula Grants | August 23, 2022 | $20.8 million |
| This grant includes $18973077 in CARES act FY 2020 section 5307 formula funds which is the full amount allocated to ben franklin transit. These funds will be used at 100% federal share for operating assistance to prevent prepare for and respond to the coronavirus pandemic. ***special condition*** th | Federal Transit Formula Grants | September 17, 2021 | $19.0 million |
| Application purpose: this funding will provide 3 years of operating assistance to maintain reliable transit operations for ben franklin transit for the time-period of 1/1/2024 to 06/30/2027.; activities performed: the funds will be used to cover eligible operating expenses including but not limited | Federal Transit Formula Grants | September 19, 2022 | $14.8 million |
| This grant includes $8460568 in crrsaa - FY 2021 section 5307 formula funds which is the full amount allocated to ben franklin transit. These funds will be used at 100% federal share for operating assistance to prevent prepare for and respond to the coronavirus pandemic. Operating assistance costs i | Federal Transit Formula Grants | September 8, 2022 | $8.5 million |
| Application purpose: the funding in this grant will be used to purchase approximately ten (10) new fixed-route diesel ada transit buses to replace existing fleet vehicles which are past their useful life. ; activities performed: purchase of approximately ten (10) 40 ft. Diesel ada accessible low-flo | Federal Transit Formula Grants | September 20, 2023 | $5.0 million |
| This grant includes $2707395 in FY 2016 and $2006446 in FY 2017 section 5307 formula funding for a total of $4713841. Purpose: this grant will be used for the purchase of approximately eight (8) 40 ft. Diesel ada accessible low-floor fixed-route replacement buses and approximately two (2) 35 ft. Dies | Federal Transit Formula Grants | September 17, 2021 | $4.7 million |
| This grant includes $4701398 in FY 2017 section 5307 formula funds for operating assistance. | Federal Transit Formula Grants | September 17, 2021 | $4.7 million |
| This grant includes $4005384 in FY 2016 section 5307 formula funds which is a partial amount of the FY 2016 section 5307 allocation to ben franklin transit for vehicle replacement intelligent transportation systems equipment (ITS) and miscellaneous support equipment. | Federal Transit Formula Grants | September 17, 2021 | $4.0 million |
| Application purpose: this grant includes FY 2022 section 5307(a) formula funding for the purchase of approximately two (2) 40 ft. Electric ada accessible low-floor fixed-route replacement buses and approximately two (2) charging infrastructure units.; activities performed: purchase of approximately | Federal Transit Formula Grants | May 16, 2025 | $1.9 million |
| Application purpose: the funding in this grant will be used to purchase approximately four (4) new fixed-route transit buses to replace existing fleet vehicles which are past their useful life.; activities performed: purchase of approximately two (2) 35 ft. And two (2) 40 ft. Diesel ada accessible l | Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs | September 20, 2023 | $1.7 million |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does Ben Franklin Transit get?
$89.9 million in 21 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives Ben Franklin Transit the most?
The Department of Transportation, with $89.9 million in 21 awards.
What is Ben Franklin Transit's largest federal grant?
$20.8 million under Federal Transit Formula Grants, with its first action in the period on August 23, 2022. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Which federal programs fund Ben Franklin Transit?
Its largest are Federal Transit Formula Grants, Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs and Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities.
Other grant recipients in Richland
- Atlas Agro N America Corp
- Battelle Memorial Institute
- Benton Franklin Head Start
- City of Richland
- Columbia Energy & Environmental Services, Inc.
- Port of Benton
- Molecule Works Incorporated
- Benton-Franklin Council of Governments
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