FTA Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program – Vehicle Capital Program
The Vehicle Capital Program supports the purchase of transit bus(s), minivan(s) and full-size van(s). This opportunity includes Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant funding financial assistance administered by MnDOT. It's an opportunity to apply for Formula Grants for Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities (FTA Section 5310) funding as part of the Public Transit Participation Program.
Timeline
- Jan. 15, 2025: Application released
- Jan. 23, 2025: Application webinar
- Jan. 30, 2025: Letter of Intent to Apply deadline
- Feb. 10, 2025: Public notice and affidavit of publication deadline
- March 30, 2025: Application deadline 4:30 p.m.
Eligible organizations
- Private nonprofit organizations
- State or local governmental organizations approved by the state to coordinate services for seniors and individuals with disabilities
- For-profit organizations
- Only if there are no nonprofit organizations readily available in the area to provide the services for seniors and individuals with disabilities
Guidance
We will hold a webinar to help you with your application.
- Application webinar
Jan. 23, 2025
2-3:30 p.m.
Email Susan Siemers for an invitation.
Application process
Step 1
Log into the BlackCat Data Management System grant application program with your assigned user. If you need access to BlackCat, email Chuck Morris for a username and password.
Step 2
Choose 2026 – Section 5310: Transportation for Elderly Persons and Persons with Disabilities (2025 application for 2026 award)
Step 3
Follow the instructions to complete your application in BlackCat.
After you apply
- Your application will be review for compliance.
- Our statewide committee will review and score your application.
- We'll send award notifications in winter 2026.
Reporting requirements
If we award you funds, you must submit the following reports:
- Quarterly Ridership Statistics (service level and passenger stats)
- Annual Vehicle Statistics Report (VSR)
For the Quarterly Ridership Statistics, you'll complete the reports in BlackCat Data Management System and submit them 30 days after the month of reporting. Work with your transportation program manager to complete these reports.