Application is Open and Due August 31st
Program Overview
The Public Transit Participation Program (Minnesota § 174.24/Federal Program 5311) provides financial assistance for public transit services. This grant program supports capital, planning and operations of transit systems in small and large urban areas and in rural areas outside of the 7-county Twin Cities metropolitan area.
Funding sources for these grants include the State General Fund and the Greater Minnesota Transit Fund and are combined with funds from the Federal Non-Urbanized Area Formula Program (Section 5311).
Who is Eligible to Apply
Minnesota entities who fall into these categories:
- State or local governments
- Private nonprofit organizations
- Operators of public transportation services
- Private operators of public transportation services
- Tribal governments
Application Criteria FTA Circular 9040.1f
Application Materials
- Annual Management Plan Instructions (Word)
- Line Item Descriptions (Word)
- Guidance on Public Involvement Process (Word)
- Transit Glossary (Word)
- Projected Vehicle Costs (PDF, 35 KB)
Forms for New Applicants
- Applicant Checklist (Word)
- Applicant Description (Excel)
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Service Levels (Excel)
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Volunteer Service (Excel)
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Unmet Needs (Excel)
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Driver Selection and Training (Excel)
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Internal Controls (Excel)
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Fare Structure (Excel)
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Coordination Activities (Excel)
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Marketing Activities (Excel)
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Budget Request (Excel)
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Vehicle Maintenance Plan (Excel)
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Title VI - Civil Rights (Excel)
- Collaboration Strategies (Excel)
Staff Contact
Sarah Brodt Lenz
Greater Minnesota Public Transit Coordinator (5311)
395 John Ireland Blvd.
MS 430
St. Paul, MN 55155
Phone: 651-366-4177
Transit Grant Programs
- Capital Facility (5309)
- Elderly Persons and Persons with Disabilities Capital (5310)
- Public Transit Participation (5311)
- Intercity Bus Program (5311 (f))
- Job Access Reverse Commute (5316)
- New Freedom (5317)
- State Management Guidelines