Past calls for projects
Public Transportation grants - state and FTA
(Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program)
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). Applications must be submitted via the Public Transportation Divisions eGrants system. For access to the eGrants system, contact the help desk.
The applications are available in eGrants starting on Jan. 31, 2023. Applications must be received no later than 5 p.m. CST on March 17, 2023. Below are links to instructions and related information. PTN will offer webinars 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 2023-2025.
eGrants Questions? PTN eGrants Information.
The Public Transportation Division requests applications from the designated lead agencies for the planning regions in Texas for funding to continue planning activities begun during the revision of the 2022-2026 coordination plans for FY 2023.
The applications are available in eGrants starting on July 25, 2022. Below are links to instructions and related information. Applications must be received no later than 5 p.m. CST Wednesday August 24, 2022. The Public Transportation Division (PTN) will offer a webinar to provide information on the application process, as outlined in the schedule below. Applicants are able to ask questions during the webinars and can submit written questions, which PTN will post responses to on the TxDOT website. See the Instructions document for more information on opportunities to ask questions.
eGrant questions? Email us.
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| RPTCP Continuation Funding Application Instructions |
| Workplan for Continuation template |
| Quarterly Progress Index template |
| Webinar invitation |
The Public Transportation Division requests applications from the designated lead agencies for the planning regions in Texas for funding to continue planning activities begun during the revision of the 2022-2026 coordination plans for FY 2022.
The applications are available in eGrants starting on February 7, 2022. Below are links to instructions and related information. Applications must be received no later than 5 p.m. CST Wednesday Feb. 23, 2022. The Public Transportation Division (PTN) will offer a webinar to provide information on the application process, as outlined in the schedule below. Applicants are able to ask questions during the webinars and can submit written questions, which PTN will post responses to on the TxDOT website. See the Instructions document for more information on opportunities to ask questions.
eGrant questions? Email us.
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| RPTCP Continuation Funding Application Instructions |
| Workplan for Continuation |
| Quarterly Progress Index |
| Application Webinar Presentation |
| Application Webinar Recording |
The Public Transportation Division requests applications for the following programs.
- Planning Assistance (49 U.S.C. 5304)
- Rural Transit Assistance Program (49 U.S.C. 5311(b)(3))
- Rural Discretionary (49 U.S.C. 3511)
- Intercity Bus (49 U.S.C. 5311 (f))
- Urban Fleet Replacement Flexed Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (49 U.S.C. § 5307)
The applications were available in eGrants starting on Nov. 12, 2021. Below are links to instructions and related information. Applications were due on Friday Feb. 11, 2022. The Public Transportation Division will offer webinars to provide information on each of the programs and the application process, as outlined in the schedule below. Applicants are able to ask questions during the webinars and can submit written questions, which PTN will post responses to on the TxDOT website. See the Instructionsument for more information on opportunities to ask questions.
The Intercity Bus program has a unique focus for this call for projects with priorities aligned to the recent Texas ICB Strategic Direction Report and the Intercity Bus Study. For more information on either item visit our ICB website.
eGrant questions? Email us.
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| Coordinated Call Instructions |
| Presentation Sept 2022 Semiannual Transit Operators Meeting |
| Multiyear Budget Workbook |
| Coordinated Call Overview Webinar and Presentation |
| Urban Fleet Replacement Webinar and Presentation |
| Planning and RTAP Webinar and Presentation |
| Rural Discretionary and Intercity Bus Webinar and Presentation |
| Questions and Answers |
| Master Grant Agreement (Sample) |
| FTA Certifications and Assurances |
The Public Transportation Division 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 Public Transportation Divisions eGrants system. For access to the eGrants system, contact the help desk. Applications must be received no later than 5 p.m. CST on March 19, 2021. Below are links to instructions and related information. The Public Transportation Division will offer webinars covering the application and will post responses to written questions concerning this call on the TxDOT website. See the Instructions document for more information on opportunities to ask questions. This application opportunity is for a two-year award, FY 2022-2023.
Questions? Email us.
The Public Transportation Division (PTN) requests applications for Intercity Bus (49 U.S.C. 5311(f)) funding. The goal of this ICB Supplemental Call for Projects for Emergency Relief Funding is to provide operating assistance to eligible ICB carriers in order to preserve the network of intercity bus routes serving rural areas of the state in the wake of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Applications must be received no later than 5:00 PM CST on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021.
Below are links to instructions and related information. PTN will offer a webinar on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020 at 11:00 AM CST covering the application and instructions. PTN will post responses to written questions concerning this call on the TxDOT website. The deadline for submitting questions is 5:00 PM CST Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. See the instructions document for more information on opportunities to ask questions.
Questions? Email us.
The Public Transportation Division requests applications for the following programs:
- Planning Assistance (49 U.S.C. 5304)
- Rural Transit Assistance Program (49 U.S.C 5311(b)(3))
- Rural Discretionary (49 U.S.C. 5311)
- Intercity Bus (49 U.S.C. 5311(f))
- Urban and Rural Fleet Replacement Flexed Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (49 U.S.C. § 5307 and § 5311)
The applications become available in eGrants on Nov. 15, 2019. Applications must be received no later than 5 p.m. CST on Feb. 14, 2020. Below are links to instructions and related information. The Public Transportation Division will offer webinars covering the application and will post responses to written questions concerning this call on the TxDOT website. See the instructions document for more information on opportunities to ask questions.
eGrants Questions? Email us.
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| Coordinated call instructions |
| Multiyear budget workbook |
| Questions and answers |
| Master grant agreement Sample |
| FTA certifications and assurances |
The Regionally Coordinated Public Transportation Planning 5 Year Plan Update Application titled “5 Year Plan 2020” became available in eGrants on January 3, 2020. The purpose of this call for projects is to assist planning regions in Texas in developing, adopting and implementing a five-year public transit-human services transportation plan. Applications must be received no later than 5:00 PM CDT on March 27, 2020. Below are links to instructions and related information. The Public Transportation Division will offer a webinar covering the application and will post responses to written questions concerning this call on the TxDOT website. The deadline for submitting questions is 5:00 PM CST February 21, 2020. PTN will also host a webinar on how to complete the 5 Year Plan. See the instructions document for more information on opportunities to ask questions.
Questions? Email us.
The Public Transportation Division made the Section 5311 opportunity available in eGrants on Feb. 7, 2020, for projects relating to FTA's Rural Areas (49 U.S.C. 5311). Below are the links to date associated with this year's application and related information.
Questions? Contact a local public transportation coordinator for information.
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| FY 2020 Section 5311 application instructions |
| 2/13/20 Webinar - How to join |
| Master grant agreement sample |
| FTA certifications and assurances |
| NOTE: No FY 2020 certifications and assurances available |
The Public Transportation Division (PTN) made the FY 2021 State Rural - State Urban opportunity available in eGrants on June 12, 2020, for projects relating to FTA's Rural and Urban Areas. Below are the links to this year's application instructions and related information.
Questions? Contact a local public transportation coordinator for information.
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| FY 2021 state application instructions |
| Master grant agreement sample |
| FTA certifications and assurances |
The Public Transportation Division (PTN) made the FY 2020 State Rural - State Urban opportunity available in eGrants on June 7, 2019 for projects relating to FTA's rural and urban areas. Below are the links to date regarding this year's application and related information.
Questions? Contact a local public transportation coordinator.
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| Application instructions |
| Master grant agreement sample |
| FTA certifications and assurances |
The Public Transportation Division 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 Public Transportation Divisions eGrants system. For access to the eGrants system, contact the help desk. Applications must be received no later than 5 p.m. CST on March 13, 2019. Below are links to instructions and related information. The Public Transportation Division will offer webinars covering the application and will post responses to written questions concerning this call on the TxDOT website. See the Instructions document for more information on opportunities to ask questions. This application opportunity is for a two-year award, FY 2020-2021.
Questions? Contact a local public transportation coordinator.
To request documents from other past Calls for Projects, email PTN_INTERNETREQUESTRECORDS@txdot.gov.