Public Transportation Programs
TxDOT's Public Transportation Division administers state and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) 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 Calls for Projects
2022 Continuation Funding for RPTCP Plans
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.
eGrants Questions? Email us
- RPTCP Continuation Funding Application Instructions
- Workplan for Continuation
- Quarterly Progress Index
- Application Webinar Presentation
- Application Webinar Recording
2022 Coordinated Call for Projects
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 are available in eGrants starting on Nov. 12, 2021. Below are links to instructions and related information. APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED. Applications must now be received no later than 5 p.m. CST Friday Feb. 11, 2022. The Public Transportation Division (PTN) 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 Instructions document for more information on opportunities to ask questions.
The Intercity Bus (ICB) 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.
eGrants Questions? Email us
| Title | Format |
|---|---|
| Coordinated Call Instructions |  |
| 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 | |
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.