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Find similar grantsRural Transit Assistance Program (RTAP) is sponsored by Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). The RTAP provides funding to assist with the design and implementation of training and technical-assistance projects and other support services for transportation operators in non-urbanized areas of Washington State, including rural and tribal transportation providers.
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Rural Transit Assistance Program | WSDOT Public transportation grants Public transportation grant programs and awards Rural Transit Assistance Program Rural Transit Assistance Program The Rural Transit Assistance Program (RTAP) provides funding to assist with the design and implementation of training and technical-assistance projects and other support services for transportation operators in non-urbanized areas.
RTAP is supported by funding from the Federal Transit Administration 5311(b)(3) program .
WSDOT Public Transportation Division provides resources for training and technical assistance to rural and tribal transportation providers through RTAP in the following ways: WSDOT administers RTAP scholarships to help cover registration and travel expenses for training courses, workshops, and conferences for rural and tribal transportation providers.
See the RTAP scholarship guidance (PDF 320KB) for more information including scholarship applications and program eligibility. RTAP funds may be used for the following types of technical assistance: Providing on-site or virtual presentations by WSDOT or vendors for training purposes on a variety of topics and issues. Other technical assistance requiring funding not covered by the agency.
An RTAP-funded peer review can focus on the entire agency or one element of an agency. A rural or tribal agency initiates the request, which includes a specific problem statement, for a review by members of WSDOT's Public Transportation Division and selected professional peers. An agency may select an area of review such as safety and training, maintenance shop efficiency, organizational management, and other agency priorities.
Following the review, a report is compiled and sent to the reviewed organization. RTAP funds are available to cover the cost incurred by the rural agency for the peer review including lodging and travel expenses for reviewers. Biennial funding for training providers and developers Funds are contingent upon federal appropriation.
RTAP biennial funds provide training courses, materials, and/or equipment that are applicable to rural and tribal transportation providers. Applicants must show project relevance and applicability to rural transportation. WSDOT releases a notice of funding opportunity for RTAP funds every two years.
In addition, WSDOT's Public Transportation Division provides training directly to agencies and organizations in support of public transportation projects. This includes webinars, in-person and online opportunities, and sessions at the annual State Public Transportation Conference. The dates listed below are for competitive funding for training providers and developers.
RTAP scholarships are available any time. March 3, 2025: Notice of funding opportunity released. March 25, 2025: Application available in the Grants Management System (GMS).
3 p. m. , April 22, 2025: Applications due.
June 2025: Awards announced. July 1, 2025: 2025-2027 biennium begins. June 30, 2027: 2025-2027 biennium ends (grantees must spend grant funds by this date).
To stay informed about WSDOT public transportation grants, you can register in GovDelivery . WSDOT public transportation grants Manager, Rural Transit Assistance Program marianna. hanefeld@wsdot.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Transportation operators in non-urbanized areas, specifically rural and tribal transportation providers. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Rural Transit Assistance Program (RTAP) is funded by Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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