Upcoming activities
Events
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2025 | Procurement Office Hours | Contact Jean Meyer for virtual link |
| June 25, 2025 | Procurement Office Hours | Contact Jean Meyer for virtual link |
| July 16, 2025 | National Rural Transit Day | N/A |
| July 18-19, 2025 | MPTA Bus Roadeo | Virginia, MN |
| July 23, 2025 | Procurement Office Hours | Contact Jean Meyer for virtual link |
| Aug. 27, 2025 | Procurement Office Hours | Contact Jean Meyer for virtual link |
| Sept. 24, 2025 | Procurement Office Hours | Contact Jean Meyer for virtual link |
| Sept. 25, 2025 | Third Quarter Transit TAC | MnDOT District 3 Training Center in Shoreview, MN |
| Oct. 6-8, 2025 | MPTA Fall Transit Conference | Rochester, MN |
| Oct. 22, 2025 | Procurement Office Hours | Contact Jean Meyer for virtual link |
| Nov. 26, 2025 | Procurement Office Hours | Contact Jean Meyer for virtual link |
| Dec. 4, 2025 | Fourth Quarter Transit TAC | MnDOT District 3 Training Center in St. Cloud, MN |
Grants
| Solicitation | Applications open | Applications due | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intercity bus grant | May 1, 2025 | June 30, 2025 | Award 2026 operating support |
| Transit Operating Grant | May 1, 2025 | June 30, 2025 | Award 2026 operating support |
| Vehicle replacement grant - rural | May 1, 2025 | June 30, 2025 | Award 2026 projects |
| Vehicle replacement grant - small urban | May 1, 2025 | June 30, 2025 | Award 2027 projects |
| Urban Bus Rapid Transit and High-Frequency Service Operating Pilot Grant | May 1, 2025 | June 30, 2025 | Award 2026 and 2027 projects |
| Transit Coordination Assistance Project Grant | June 5, 2025 | Aug. 28, 2025 | Award 2026-2027 projects |
| Facilities grant | Aug. 1, 2025 | Sept. 30, 2025 | Select 2027-2030 projects |
| Large capital grant | Aug. 1, 2025 | Sept. 30, 2025 | Select 2027 projects |
| Greater Minnesota Tribal Transit Vehicle Grant | TBD | TBD | Award projects |
| Technology grant | TBD | TBD | Award projects |
| 5310: Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Capital Grant | TBD | TBD | Award vehicles |
| Regional Transportation Coordination Councils (RTCCs) Grant | TBD | TBD | Award projects |