Bus and Bus Facilities Formula Grants (Section 5339)
Forecasted
The Iowa DOT’s Bus and Bus Facilities Formula Grants (Section 5339) fund the replacement of buses and related equipment in small urban and regional transit systems across Iowa.
Funder: Iowa Department of Transportation
Due Dates: Annual cycle; check program page for current opportunities
Funding Amounts: Approx. $1,250,000 annually for Iowa; funds distributed to eligible small urban and regional transit systems for vehicle replacement only
Summary: Supports capital projects for replacing buses and related equipment in Iowa’s small urban and regional transit systems.
Key Information: Funds are only for vehicle replacements, not for expansion vehicles or facilities.
Description
This program provides federal capital assistance to Iowa's small urban and regional transit systems for the replacement of buses and related equipment. Administered by the Iowa Department of Transportation, the Section 5339 Bus and Bus Facilities Formula Grants ensure that public transportation fleets remain safe, reliable, and up-to-date by focusing resources on vehicle replacements. Funds are allocated using the Public Transit Management System (PTMS) vehicle rankings, maximizing the impact on Iowa’s transit infrastructure. Large urban systems (serving 50,000–200,000 people) receive pooled allocations, while the largest systems (over 200,000) receive funds directly from the Federal Transit Administration.
