The FFY2027 application period will open September 1, 2025, for the rural Federal Transit Administration (FTA) formula funds for Federal Fiscal Year 2027. Eligible applicants may submit to UDOT's Rural Public Transit team between September 1 and December 31, 2025. 5310 formula funds require the agency to be listed in the Coordinated Human Service Transportation Plan with their respective Local Association of Governments to be eligible. Further eligibility requirements can be found in chapter three of our State Management Plan.
Applications must be submitted through the BlackCat Transit System. Individuals can access the system by visiting https://udot.utah.gov/connect/business/public-entities/rural-public-transit-team
Applicants who are eligible will be provided instructions on how to complete a grant application.
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
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Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation
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Other Information
If you do not have access to the internet and would like to fill out a hard copy of the application, please contact the Rural Public Transit team at, publictransit@utah.gov or call Becky Collins, (801) 856-9373.