Transit Operating & Capital Grants FY22
🏛 Montana Department of Transportation
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Can you apply?
This grant is for public transit agencies and nonprofit organizations serving rural areas and seniors in Montana. Section 5311 funds rural transit operating and capital projects. Section 5310 funds capital equipment for seniors and disabled passengers. Eligible applicants include state/local governments, nonprofits, and tribal organizations operating public transportation services.
Geographic scope is limited to Montana. Projects must serve rural communities, seniors, and/or people with disabilities. Both operating costs and capital purchases (vehicles, equipment) are supported.
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Program description
The 5311 operating & capital grants and 5310 capital grant opportunities are now open. Keywords: Rural Issues, Senior Citizens, Transportation
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- City / Municipal Government
- County Government
- Nonprofits
- Public Authority
- Small Business (SBA-defined)
- State Government
- Tribal Organization
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Application form (Montana DOT specific)
- Project narrative and justification
- Budget and cost estimate
- Organizational capacity documentation
- Letters of support from local/regional partners
- Environmental review or compliance documentation (if applicable)
Program contact
- 👤 Eric Romero
- 📧 eromero@mt.gov
- 📞 406-444-7645
FAQ
Who can apply for these grants?
Public transit agencies, nonprofits, state/local governments, and tribal organizations in Montana. You must operate or plan to operate public transit services.
What's the difference between 5311 and 5310?
Section 5311 funds rural transit operations and capital projects. Section 5310 focuses on capital equipment for seniors and disabled passengers.
What can we fund?
Operating costs for rural transit service. Capital purchases like vehicles, equipment, and infrastructure for both programs.
When is the deadline?
Deadline was March 1, 2021. Check Montana DOT website for current grant cycles and rolling deadlines.
Is cost-sharing required?
No matching funds are required for this grant opportunity.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Clearly demonstrate how your project serves rural communities, seniors, or disabled riders in Montana.
- Include detailed operating or capital budgets with cost breakdowns and justification.
- Show how your organization has managed federal transit grants successfully in the past.
- Align your project with state transportation priorities and long-term service plans.
- Document community need and ridership projections for new or expanded services.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Weak documentation of rural/senior need. Unclear budgets or cost justification. Failure to address local coordination and regional transit planning requirements.
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