Formula Grants for Other Than Urbanized Areas (Section 5311)
Forecasted
Section 5311 Formula Grants from the Iowa Department of Transportation fund research, planning, and operations to improve rural public transit and intercity bus services in Iowa communities under 50,000.
Funder: Iowa Department of Transportation
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Funding varies; annual allocation to Iowa, distributed among eligible rural transit operators. Typical federal share up to 80% of eligible costs, with required local match.
Summary: Supports and improves rural transit services and planning in Iowa communities with populations under 50,000.
Description
The Formula Grants for Other Than Urbanized Areas (Section 5311) program provides federal funding, administered by the Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT), to enhance and sustain public transit in rural communities with populations under 50,000. The program aims to improve access to reliable transportation, support transit-related planning, and ensure the continued operation and development of rural and small urban transit systems across Iowa. Funding also supports intercity bus services and rural transit/intermodal planning efforts.
