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Statewide and Nonmetropolitan Transportation Planning and Research (Section 5304) is sponsored by TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF. The goals of the FTA’s Statewide and Nonmetropolitan Transportation Planning and Research Program (Section 5304) are to support comprehensive, coordinated, and continuing transportation planning processes that improve mobility and accessibility in areas outside metropolitan urbanized regions. Specifically, Section 5304 aims to enhance transportation planning in rural and nonmetropolitan areas by providing funding and technical assistance to States and local agencies, promote coordination among local, regional, and State agencies to develop efficient transportation systems that address the unique needs of rural communities, support the development and implementation of Statewide Transportation Improvement Programs (STIPs) that include nonmetropolitan areas, advance multimodal transportation planning, integrating transit, highways, freight, bicycle, pedestrian, and other modes to improve connectivity and accessibility and incorporate performance-based planning and asset management practices tailored to nonmetropolitan contexts.
This Assistance Listing 20.535 created in August 2025 was included in the previous ALN 20.505, please refer to former ALN 20.505 for FY24 and FY25 financial obligations. The new Assistance Listing 20.535 will be utilized by DOT at the start of FY 2026. This listing is currently active. Program number: 20.535. Last updated on 2026-01-14.
Application snapshot: target deadline rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows; published funding information Recent federal obligations suggest $24,498,000 (2026).; eligibility guidance Only State Departments of Transportation (State DOTs) are directly eligible applicants for assistance. However, funding may be passed through from the State DOT to other eligible subrecipients, such as; rural local governments, Tribal governments, Regional planning organizations, Nonmetropolitan local officials, and Public transportation operators in rural and small urban areas. The program is structured to ensure that nonmetropolitan and tribal transportation needs are integrated into the overall statewide transportation planning process. States are encouraged to involve and support local and tribal entities in developing planning activities and documents. Eligible applicant types include: State, U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia), Planning Commission.
Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Only State Departments of Transportation (State DOTs) are directly eligible applicants for assistance. However, funding may be passed through from the State DOT to other eligible subrecipients, such as; rural local governments, Tribal governments, Regional planning organizations, Nonmetropolitan local officials, and Public transportation operators in rural and small urban areas. The program is structured to ensure that nonmetropolitan and tribal transportation needs are integrated into the overall statewide transportation planning process. States are encouraged to involve and support local and tribal entities in developing planning activities and documents. Eligible applicant types include: State, U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia), Planning Commission. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Recent federal obligations suggest $24,498,000 (2026). Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Ferry Service for Rural Communities is sponsored by TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF. The Passenger Ferry Grant Program for Rural Communities provides funding for passenger ferries through a competitive process to improve access and mobility in rural or geographically isolated communities that rely on ferry service due to limited road or transit infrastructure. The goals of the program is to improve reliable and safe ferry service in rural areas, fund vessel purchases, terminal construction, and other capital improvements and support tribal governments, local transit agencies, and state/local entities serving rural ferry routes. This Assistance Listing 20.539 created in August 2025 was included in the previous ALN 20.532, please refer to former ALN 20.532 for FY24 and FY25 financial obligations. The new Assistance Listing 20.539will be utilized by DOT at the start of FY 2026. This listing is currently active. Program number: 20.539. Last updated on 2026-01-22. Application snapshot: target deadline rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows; published funding information Recent federal obligations suggest $91,855,000 (2026).; eligibility guidance Eligible Recipients are States Eligible applicant types include: U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia), State. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Maritime War Risk Insurance is sponsored by TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF. To provide war risk insurance to U.S.-flag and foreign vessels whenever it appears to the Secretary of Transportation that adequate insurance for waterborne commerce cannot be obtained on reasonable terms and conditions from commercial companies. This listing is currently active. Program number: 20.803. Last updated on 2025-12-19. Application snapshot: target deadline rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows; published funding information Recent federal obligations suggest $383,000,000 (2026).; eligibility guidance All U.S. flag vessels, and certain foreign flag vessels meeting specific criteria as determined by the Maritime Administrator. Eligible applicant types include: Unrestricted by Entity Type. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Technical Assistance Grants is sponsored by TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF. Advancement of pipeline safety through the funding of local communities and organizations for technical assistance related to pipeline safety issues. Technical assistance is defined as engineering, research, and other scientific analysis of pipeline safety issues, including the promotion of public participation on technical pipeline safety issues. This listing is currently active. Program number: 20.710. Last updated on 2026-01-01. Application snapshot: target deadline rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows; published funding information Recent federal obligations suggest $2,000,000 (2026).; eligibility guidance Eligible applicants include cities, towns, villages, counties, parishes, townships, and similar governmental subdivisions, or consortiums of such subdivisions; Indian Tribes; and groups of individuals (not including for-profit entities) with proposed projects relating to the safety of pipeline facilities in local communities, other than facilities regulated under Public Law 93-153 (43 U.S.C. § 1651 et seq.). States, universities, and for-profit entities are not eligible for the TAG program. Eligible applicant types include: Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government, Municipality or Township government (inclusive of cities, towns, boroughs (except in Alaska), and villages), Nonprofit Organization. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
