FY 2025 Transit Call For Projects
The FY 2025 Call for Projects for transit funding is now open for the following Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA’s) programs:
The FY 2025 Call for Projects for transit funding is now open for the following Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA’s) programs: Section 5303 Metropolitan Planning Program Section 5304 Statewide Planning Program Section 5307 Formula Grants for Small Urban Transit Program Section 5311 Formula Grants for Rural Areas Program Section 5311(f) Formula Grants for Intercity Bus Program Section 5339 Formula Grants for Program Bus and Bus Facilities Infrastructure Investments Program Eligible recipients include states and federally recognized Indian Tribes, state or local government authorities, nonprofit organizations, and operators of public transportation services. Eligible activities include planning, operating, and capital assistance, job access and reverse commute projects, mobility management activities, and the acquisition of public transportation services. Applications are due September 30, 2023. Applications will be submitted to the Blackcat Transit Management System. Blackcat login invitations were sent to transit agencies that contract directly with GDOT as subrecipients. For new applications, please get in touch with your GDOT Transit Project Manager to request access to the system. Application Submittal Application Overview Workshop Video Related News National Rural Transit Day (July 16) Georgia DOT is recognizing the state’s rural transit providers, staff, and riders in celebration of National Rural Transit Day on July 16. Thanks to rural transit providers, Georgians have access to transit in 134 of the state’s 159 counties, with additional counties adding service regularly. Georgia DOT also operates the largest rural transit (5311) subrecipient program in the nation. Our goal is to ensure all Georgians have access to healthcare, education, shopping, and more through transit options in all Georgia counties. Rural Transit Facts $51.3M Total Federal funds distributed to subrecipient transit providers 1,172,494 Number of rural transit trips taken during FY25 12,577,885 Total number of rural transit trip miles in FY25 112 Number of counties that have rural transit Resources Extra Mile Blog: Celebrating National Rural Transit Day Ahead of the Curve Podcast: Rural Transit