Operating and capital grant applications
Columbia County Public TransportationWashington- Detected
- Jul 16, 2026
- 105 days ago
- Sector
- Grants
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From the meeting
At its July 16, 2026 meeting, staff said the authority will apply for four grants in the next biennium cycle. The applications include a consolidated operating grant for two bienniums, federal capital funding for replacement 18-passenger buses, a state bus and bus facilities program grant for an additional 14-passenger in-town bus, and an engineering and planning services grant for facility acquisition. This is an active funding pipeline with specific vehicle and facility needs.
- Meeting date
- July 16, 2026
- Agency
- Columbia County Public Transportation
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