Section 5304 - State Planning and Research Program
Forecasted
Section 5304 - State Planning and Research Program supports transit projects in Michigan, funding research, training, planning, coordination, and technical work to preserve or enhance public transit statewide.
Funder: Michigan Department of Transportation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (annual application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Not listed
Summary: Supports projects that preserve or enhance public transit through research, training, planning, coordination, and operational or technical work.
Key Information: Projects must demonstrate statewide benefits and are selected competitively.
Description
The Michigan Department of Transportation’s Section 5304 State Planning and Research Program supports projects that preserve or enhance public transit. Eligible work includes research, training and education, planning and coordination, and operational and technical projects. Proposals must show benefits beyond a single local setting by demonstrating statewide benefits.
Projects are selected competitively and may receive Federal Transit Administration Section 5304 funds. The program is listed among MDOT’s federal passenger transportation programs. MDOT’s Office of Passenger Transportation distributes federal and state funding for public transit and intercity bus services.
