Public Transportation grants - state and FTA

TxDOT's Public Transportation Division administers state and Federal Transit Administration grant programs for public transportation. These grants are for specific purposes and have separate eligibility and funding requirements. The Public Transportation Division requests applications for specific grant funding sources through calls for projects.

Current call for projects

Regionally Coordinated Public Transportation Planning 5 Year Plan Update

The Public Transportation Division requests applications from the designated lead agencies for the planning regions in Texas for funding to update the Regional Public Transportation Coordination Plans 5 Year Plans for 2027-2031. The applications are available in IGX starting on February 24, 2025. Applications must be submitted via the PTN IGX system.

Applications must be received no later than 5:00 PM Central Time on March 28, 2025. Below are links to instructions and related information. The Public Transportation Division (PTN) will offer an MS Teams meeting on February 27 to provide information on the application process. Information on how to join and other important program dates are in the application instructions. Do not mail hard copies of applications or support letters to TxDOT.

Questions? Email kari.banta@txdot.gov and copy your Public Transportation Coordinator. To ensure a prompt response, label the email’s subject line “5 year plan question”.

IGX questions? Contact your Public Transportation Coordinator.

• RPTCP 2025 5 Year Plan Update Instructions 
• Workplan and Cost Worksheet 
• Master Grant Agreement 2022-2026 (Sample)
• Certifications and Assurances 2024 (Sample)

2025 Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program (Section 5310)

The Public Transportation Division (PTN) requests applications for projects relating to FTA's Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program (49 U.S.C. 5310). Below are the links to the current application and related information. Applications must be submitted via the PTN_IGX system. For Access to IGX email the PTN IGX helpdesk at PTN_IGXhelp@txdot.gov

The applications are available in IGX starting on February. 3, 2025. Applications must be received no later than 5 p.m. CST on March 10, 2025. Below are links to instructions and related information. PTN will offer a MS Teams meeting covering the application and will post responses to written questions concerning this call on the TxDOT website. This application opportunity is for a two-year period, the award cycle is for FY 2026 - 2027.

IGX questions? Please refer to PTN IGX Information.

Documents, presentations, and webinars

• 5310 Application Instructions
• Public Involvement Summary
• 5310 Application Webinar and Presentation slides
• Master Grant Agreement 2022-2026 (Sample)
• Certifications and Assurances 2024 (Sample)
• PTN IGX training
• PTN Forms
• Grant Writing Basics
• PTN 110 Lease Approval
• PTN 143 In-Kind Match

Grant programs – general information

• Rural public transportation
• Intercity bus
• Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities
• Public transportation planning and research
• Small urban public transportation

For more information, contact us.

To learn more about financial management and analysis, capital project development, operational and service analysis, visit the Transit Technical Services Program page.