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FTA Section 5311 Rural Area Formula Program is funded by U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration (FTA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Consolidated Grants (Formula Grants for Rural Areas - Section 5311) is sponsored by Federal Transit Administration (FTA) through State Departments of Transportation (e.g., Washington State Department of Transportation). This program provides capital, planning, and operating assistance to states to support public transportation in rural areas with populations of less than 50,000.
Formula Grants for Rural Areas (Section 5311) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration (FTA). This program provides formula funding to states for public transportation in rural areas. Mobility management is an eligible capital expense under this program, which can include coordinating transportation services for older adults, individuals with disabilities, and low-income individuals, and developing call centers to coordinate travel information.
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