Federal grants to City of Waukesha
City of Waukesha in Waukesha, Wisconsin received $21.5 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 29 awards. Its largest program was Federal Transit Formula Grants, with $15.5 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $3.0 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated November 7, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$21.5 million
- Awards29
- Awarded in FY 2025$3.0 million
- Largest award$4.4 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 6 | $6.0 million |
| FY 2022 | 5 | $2.8 million |
| FY 2023 | 5 | $6.0 million |
| FY 2024 | 7 | $3.7 million |
| FY 2025 | 6 | $3.0 million |
Programs that fund City of Waukesha
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Transit Formula Grants | 8 | $15.5 million |
| State of Good Repair Grants Program | 5 | $2.4 million |
| Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants | 2 | $1.4 million |
| Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs | 5 | $976,556 |
| Motor Carrier Safety Assistance High Priority Activities Grants and Cooperative Agreements | 1 | $768,326 |
| Assistance to Firefighters Grant | 3 | $372,059 |
| High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program | 4 | $81,580 |
| Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program | 1 | $10,005 |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 19 | $19.6 million |
| Department of Justice | 3 | $1.4 million |
| Department of Homeland Security | 3 | $372,059 |
| Executive Office of the President | 4 | $81,580 |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application purpose: this project includes 5307 ARPA in the amount of $4365040 to provide operating assistance to maintain adequate levels of service and pay for operating expenses related to recovery from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The federal share of this project is 100%.; activities p | Federal Transit Formula Grants | May 1, 2023 | $4.4 million |
| This is an ffy 2021 section 5307 crrsaa application in the amount of $4090164 representing 100% federal share of the total eligible amount. This application utilizes crrsaa funding to prevent prepare for and respond to coronavirus. The application scope is to provide operating assistance to the city | Federal Transit Formula Grants | July 16, 2021 | $4.1 million |
| Application purpose: the purpose of this award is to provide funding for tire lease capital cost of contracting preventive maintenance marketing rehab of fixed route buses replacing fixed route buses replacing the air handler boiler and bus washer at the administration/maintenance facility and repla | Federal Transit Formula Grants | August 22, 2025 | $1.8 million |
| Application purpose: the purpose of this award is to provide funding for tire lease capital cost of contracting preventive maintenance rehab of fixed route buses one new service truck automatic passenger counters (APCS) for 16 buses and a replacement shop air compressor.; activities performed: activ | Federal Transit Formula Grants | June 26, 2023 | $1.4 million |
| This application is to request section 5307 5307 (CMAQ) 5337 and 5339 funds apportioned to the milwaukee uza in the amount of $2702323. In addition the application request section 5339 funds apportioned to the state of Wisconsin in the amount of $73698. This application is for multiple projects incl | Federal Transit Formula Grants | June 29, 2022 | $1.3 million |
| This application is to request section 5307 5307 (CMAQ) 5337 and 5339 funds apportioned to the milwaukee uza in the amount of $2702323. In addition the application request section 5339 funds apportioned to the state of Wisconsin in the amount of $73698. This application is for multiple projects incl | State of Good Repair Grants Program | June 29, 2022 | $1.3 million |
| Application purpose: the purpose of this award is to provide funding for tire lease capital cost of contracting preventive maintenance rehab of fixed route buses replacing the driver relief van replacing the air conditioning condenser at the transit center and installing a security fence around the | Federal Transit Formula Grants | August 21, 2024 | $1.2 million |
| The FY24 cops office technology and equipment program (TEP) provides grants to state, local, tribal, territorial, and other entities to develop and acquire effective equipment, technologies, and interoperable communications that assist in responding to and preventing crime. The goal of the program i | Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants | September 30, 2024 | $1.0 million |
| Operating (section 5307) and capital (section 5339 lapsing) | Federal Transit Formula Grants | May 28, 2021 | $995,412 |
| Increase the amount of personnel dedicated to our commercial motor vehicle and crash reduction program so that our roadways are safer in our community, engage in community outreach through training and providing safety briefings to the commercial motor vehicle businesses and community partners, redu | Motor Carrier Safety Assistance High Priority Activities Grants and Cooperative Agreements | September 23, 2024 | $768,326 |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does City of Waukesha get?
$21.5 million in 29 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives City of Waukesha the most?
The Department of Transportation, with $19.6 million in 19 awards. The Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security follow.
What is City of Waukesha's largest federal grant?
$4.4 million under Federal Transit Formula Grants, with its first action in the period on May 1, 2023. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Which federal programs fund City of Waukesha?
Its largest are Federal Transit Formula Grants, State of Good Repair Grants Program and Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants.
Other grant recipients in Waukesha
- Generac Power Systems, Inc.
- Waukesha County
- National Centers for Learning Excellence, Inc.
- Carroll University, Inc.
- City of Waukesha Housing Authority
- La CASA de Esperanza, Inc.
- Waukesha Water Utility
- Forward Careers Inc
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