Transportation

Rural Transit Assistance Program

This program provides a source of funding to assist in the design and implementation of training and technical assistance projects and other support services tailored to meet the needs of transit operators in non-urbanized areas.

Eligible Recipients:
States, local governments, and providers of rural transit services.

Eligible Projects:
Recipients may use funds to support non-urbanized transit activities in four categories:  training, technical assistance, research, and related support services. Activities should provide maximum opportunity for the participation of rural transit operators, both public and private, in identifying and establishing priority areas of need for transportation research, technical assistance, training, and related support services in other than urbanized areas.

Funding Source:
US Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration

Funding Amount:
Up to $65,000

Deadline:
Recurring

Contact:
FTA Office of Program Management
East Building
1200 New Jersey Ave. SE
Washington, DC 20590
202-366-2053

More Information:
http://www.fta.dot.gov/grants/13093_3554.html

Public Transportation on Indian Reservations Program; Tribal Transit Program

TTP funds are to be allocated for grants to support planning, capital, and operating assistance for Tribal public transit services.

Eligible Recipients:
Native American tribes in need of public transportation services on Native American reservations.

Eligible Projects:
Public transportation capital projects, operating costs of equipment and facilities for use in public transportation, planning, and the acquisition of public transportation services, including service agreements with private providers of public transportation services.

Funding Source:
US Department of Transportation

Funding Amount:
Projects selected for funding under the TTP can be funded up to a 100% Federal share of project costs

Deadline:
Recurring

Contact:
Lorna Wilson
Program Manager
202-366-0893

A TDD is available at:
1(800) 877-8339 (TDD/FIRS)

More Information:
https://www.transit.dot.gov/funding/applying/notices-funding/public-transportation-indian-reservations-program-fy-2018-notice