Statewide and Nonmetropolitan Transportation Planning (Section 5304)
Forecasted
The Iowa Department of Transportation's Section 5304 grant funds research-driven transit planning for rural and nonmetropolitan regions through annual support to regional planning affiliations.
Funder: Iowa Department of Transportation
Due Dates: Annually (funds allocated each year; no competitive application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Typically 80% federal (Section 5304), 20% nonfederal match; funds distributed annually by formula to Iowa's 18 regional planning affiliations
Summary: Supports transit planning in Iowa's nonmetropolitan areas by funding local intermodal transportation planning through regional planning affiliations.
Description
This program provides financial support for comprehensive transit planning in Iowa's nonmetropolitan regions, specifically areas outside of metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs). Managed by the Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT), Section 5304 funds are combined with a portion of Section 5311 funds and distributed annually to Iowa's 18 regional planning affiliations (RPAs). The goal is to ensure coordinated, effective transportation planning tailored to the unique needs of rural and nonmetropolitan communities.
