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Rural Transit Assistance Programs (RTAP)
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Program
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http://www.fta.dot.gov/funding/grants/grants_finan
cing_3554.html
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| Sponsor |
Federal Transit Administration |
| Deadlines |
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis |
| Purpose |
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 specific needs of transit operators in nonurbanized areas. RTAP has both state and national program components. The state program provides an annual allocation to each state to develop and implement training and technical assistance programs in conjunction with the state’s administration of the Section 5311 formula assistance program. The national program provides for the development of information and materials for use by local operators and state administering agencies and supports research and technical assistance projects of national interest. |
| Eligibility |
States and local governments, and local transit operators |
Geographic
coverage |
Nationwide |
Amount of
funding |
FTA allocates RTAP funds to the states based on an administrative formula. The RTAP formula first allocates $65,000 to each of the states and Puerto Rico, and $10,000 to the Insular Areas of Guam, American Samoa, Northern Marianas, and the Virgin Islands and then distributes the balance according to nonurbanized population of the states. The national component of the program is funded under a competitive cooperative agreement. |
Application
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Varies by state. |
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For more information contact:
Regional Contacts: http://www.fta.dot.gov/regional_offices.html
National RTAP Program: 202.408.9541, nationalrtap@apwa.net Summaries of funding programs are provided by RAC for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information. |
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