The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funds, which are allocated to Idaho’s Public Transportation Office, are crucial to the continued operation of public transportation services and the capital infrastructure in the State. In order to ensure that the funds are fair and equitably distributed, a competitive application process has been developed to solicit projects and award funds. Below is a list of funds Idaho receives to assist with public transportation options in the State.
Announcement! One-Time Applications are now open until December 29, 2026. Look below for more information!
Currently there is not an open application. Our next application cycle will tentatively be released in September 2027 depending on funding availability.
FY28-29 One-Time Application
All applications are due December 29, 2026.
More than $4.6 million in funding is available for application starting September 30, 2026, from the Idaho Transportation Department’s Public Transportation (ITD-PT) office for rural transit service providers in Idaho.
Local government authorities, public agencies or private nonprofit organizations, and operators of public transportation that receive funding indirectly through an eligible recipient are eligible to apply.
Funds are made available through two funding sources: FTA 5311 Rural Formula Grant Program and the FTA 5339 Bus and Bus facilities Grant Program. Each grant program has its own set of requirements and details can be located within each individual application on the website.
Those with questions about the application, or for more information about the funding, please contact ITD-PT Sr. Transportation Planner, Shauna Miller at PTCapital@itd.idaho.gov
Upcoming Technical Assistance Webinars:
- November 18, 2026 at 11:00 AM MT – Register Here!
- November 18, 2026 at 1:30 PM MT – Register Here!
FY28-29 One-Time Application Summary
One-Time Application Scoring Sheet
5311 One-Time Application
- 5311 PDF Application
- 5311 Word Application
- Attachment A – Budget
- Attachment B – Milestone Report
- Attachment C – NEPA Worksheet
- Attachment C – Sole Source Aquafer
- Attachment C – Rolling Stock Replacement Report
- Attachment D – Demonstration of Need
5339 One-Time Application
- 5339 PDF Application
- 5339 Word Application
- Attachment A – Budget
- Attachment B – Milestone Report
- Attachment C – NEPA Worksheet
- Attachment C – Sole Source Aquafer
- Attachment C – Rolling Stock Replacement Report
- Attachment D – Demonstration of Need
Webinars:
- Application Release: Presentation, Recording