Metropolitan Transportation Planning and State and Non-Metropolitan Planning and Research

Department Of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration

The Metropolitan Transportation Planning and State and Non‑Metropolitan Planning and Research Program supports states, metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs), and regional partners in developing coordinated, data‑driven transportation planning products. The program provides financial assistance for preparing and maintaining Metropolitan Transportation Plans, Statewide Long‑Range Transportation Plans, Transportation Improvement Programs (TIPs and STIPs), and other technical studies needed to

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Helps states and cities improve their transportation planning. Provides support for projects that enhance public input in transportation system design.

Quick Facts

Funding
$5 - $686,000,000
Deadline
Rolling
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
Regional & Community Development
Organization
Department Of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration

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What Is This Program?

The Metropolitan Transportation Planning and State and Non-Metropolitan Planning program provided assistance to States and Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO) to assist with the transportation planning within the State and urbanized areas. A feature of the program was heavy reliance on public input for design of the transportation system through project selection. The FTA Areas of Persistent Poverty (AoPP) Program was a sub-program this larger program and existed for a short set of funding cycles between 2020 and 2022. It was created to support transit planning, engineering, and technical studies in communities experiencing long‑term economic distress. The program focused on improving transit access and mobility in areas where persistent poverty and lack of transportation options were significant barriers to economic opportunity.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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🏆 Detailed Application Guide

📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

📝Steps to Apply
  • Identify eligibility requirements
  • Prepare application materials
  • Submit application through TrAMS
  • Await review and approval
  • Receive funding notification
🌐Application Portal
http://www.fta.dot.gov/funding/grants/applying/applying-fta-funding
📤Submission Method
online
🔄Intake Type
fixed-deadline

📄What Documents Are Required?

Required Documents
  • SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
  • SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
  • SF-424B (Assurances)
  • Project Narrative
  • Budget Narrative
📐Format Requirements
PDF only, max 10MB

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💰What Expenses Are Eligible?

🧾Eligible Expenses
  • purchase of modern American-made transit buses
  • upgrade fueling and maintenance infrastructure
💳Payment Model
mixed

🤝Is Matching Funding Required?

🔀Matching Required
Yes
📊Matching Ratio
20% minimum
🏦Eligible Matching Sources
  • cash
  • in-kind contributions
📚Stacking Rules
Allowed to combine with other government funding
🛡️Proof of Matching Required
Documentation of matching funds required

📊What Are the Reporting Requirements?

🗓️Reporting Frequency
annual
📑Reporting Requirements
  • SF-425 Federal Financial Report
  • performance progress report
  • FFATA subaward reporting
  • program income reporting
🔍Audit Requirements
OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards in a fiscal year
📢Branding Requirements
Federal awarding agency acknowledgment / logo / disclaimer requirements
🗄️Record Retention Period
3 years post-final-report

How Do I Apply?

reena.mathews@dot.gov
(202) 366-2076

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