Transportation Delivery Grants
Annual Kentucky Transportation Cabinet grants fund planning, capital, operations, and research for public and rural transit, and mobility for seniors and people with disabilities under multiple federal transit programs.
Funder: Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Intent to Submit for first-time applicants) | April 2027 (Final application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Award sizes and duration vary by program (Sections 5303, 5304, 5310, 5311, 5339); most require local match (typically 20% for capital, 50% for operations).
Summary: Annual grants support planning, capital, and operating assistance for public transportation, rural transit, and mobility services for seniors and people with disabilities in Kentucky.
Key Information: These dates are projected; all applicants must be part of an approved Coordinated Public Transit-Human Service Plan.
Description
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's Office of Transportation Delivery administers annual federal assistance grants under Sections 5303, 5304, 5310, 5311, and 5339 to support a range of public transportation initiatives statewide. These programs fund metropolitan and statewide transit planning, rural and non-urbanized area transit, capital investments in buses and facilities, and mobility services for seniors and individuals with disabilities. Eligible projects include planning activities, operating assistance, capital purchases (such as vehicles and equipment), facility improvements, and technical assistance for non-urbanized transit operators.
Applicants must align their proposals with local and statewide transportation needs, demonstrate compliance with federal requirements, and participate in coordinated planning efforts.
