Capital and Operating Assistance
Capital and Operating Assistance supports rural transit providers with operating and capital funding to provide public transportation for the general public, including older people and people with disabilities.
Funder: Montana Department of Transportation
Due Dates: No application deadline published
Funding Amounts: Federal and state assistance for operating and/or capital needs
Summary: Supports qualified organizations providing transportation to the rural general public, including older people and people with disabilities.
Key Information: All transit grantees must submit quarterly reports through BlackCat and undergo compliance reviews.
Description
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) administers Capital and Operating Assistance to help qualified organizations provide public transportation to rural communities. The program brings together federal and state grants to support operating needs, capital needs, or both. Its intended riders are the rural general public, including older people and people with disabilities.
Assistance is available to local public bodies, private nonprofit organizations, tribal governments and agencies, and operators of public transportation services. Alongside funding, MDT oversees quarterly financial and service-performance reporting and compliance reviews. These processes support quality service for transit riders and ensure that funded services meet federal and state requirements.
