Formula Grants for Rural Areas - Section 5311
The Formula Grants for Rural Areas - Section 5311, run by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, funds rural transit projects to improve mobility, access, and transit infrastructure in Oklahoma communities under 50,000.
Funder: Oklahoma Department of Transportation
Due Dates: May 1, 2027 (Annual application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Funding varies by project and annual apportionment; typical awards support capital, operating, and planning costs for eligible rural transit providers.
Summary: Supports public transportation providers in Oklahoma communities under 50,000 population to enhance rural mobility and access.
Key Information: Open to local public bodies, nonprofit organizations, and Native American tribes serving rural areas.
Description
The Formula Grants for Rural Areas - Section 5311 program, administered by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) Office of Mobility & Public Transit, provides financial assistance to eligible public transportation providers in Oklahoma rural communities with populations under 50,000. This initiative, funded by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), aims to improve mobility, connectivity, and quality of life for residents in small communities by supporting capital, operating, and planning expenses for local transit systems. The program is inclusive and serves all individuals, regardless of age or physical ability.
