Public Transportation on Indian Reservations (5311(c))
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Program Overview
The Public Transportation on Indian Reservations Program (Tribal Transit Program) was created under SAFETEA-LU and provides a total of $45 million in direct funding to federally recognized tribes for the purpose of supporting tribal public transportation in rural areas.
Eligible Recipients
Only Federally-recognized tribes are eligible recipients under the Tribal Transit Program. However, tribes which are not federally recognized remain eligible to apply to the State as a subrecipient for funding under the State's apportionment.
Eligible Activities
Federally recognize tribes may use the funding for capital, operating, planning, and administrative expenses for public transit projects that meet the growing needs of rural tribal communities. Examples of eligible activities include: capital projects; operating costs of equipment and facilities for use in public transportation; and the acquisition of public transportation services, including service agreements with private providers of public transportation services.
Statutory Reference
49 U.S.C. 5311
Funding Availability
Funds are available the year appropriated plus two years (total of three years).
Allocation of Funding
The Tribal Transit Program is funded as a takedown under the Section 5311 program. On an annual basis FTA conducts a national competitive selection process.
Match
There is no federal requirement for a local match.
Contact Information
For additional information about the Section 5311(c) Program, contact the FTA Office of Program Management: (202) 366-2053
