Grants and Subrecipients

Section 5310 — Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Grant Program

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grants limited transportation funds for capital improvements (e.g. vehicles) and operating funds through its Section 5310 — Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities grant.

IndyGo is the designated recipient of the Section 5310 funds in the Indianapolis Urbanized Area and is responsible for administering the grant and distributing funds. More information about Section 5310 funds, including project selection and oversight, can be found in IndyGo’s Section 5310 Program Management Plan. A new PMP is awaiting FTA approval and a link to that updated document is here.

Eligible recipients of these funds include:

Private not-for-profit organizations.
Authorized units of local government.

To be considered for the grant, projects must be derived from the Indianapolis area Coordinated Transportation Plan here.

Important Section 5310 Call for Projects Information

The 2024 Section 5310 Call for Projects will run from Dec. 16, to Feb. 7, 2025.
Any applicants wishing to apply for the funding must’ve attended the Call for Projects webinar that recently passed.
The grant applications are now available to those who attended the meeting.

Eligible projects are for new “traditional” service(s), mobility management, vehicles and equipment. New “traditional” service(s) receiving funding will require a 50% local match. The estimated amount available for this call for projects is $850,000. For further information about this grant opportunity, please contact Manager of Special Projects and Regional Mobility Integration Ryan Wilhite at 317-536-2660 or rwilhite@indygo.net. Click here for additional guidance on Title VI requirements.

Section 5339 — Buses and Bus Facilities Grants Program

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grants limited transportation funds for capital improvements (e.g. vehicles) through its Section 5339 Buses and Bus Facilities grants program.

IndyGo is the designated recipient of the Section 5339 funds in the Indianapolis Urban Area and is responsible for administering the grant and distributing funds. More information about Section 5339 funds, including project selection and oversight, can be found in IndyGo’s Section 5339 Program Oversight Guide.

Eligible recipients of these funds include:

Authorized units of local governments.
Private nonprofit operators for purposes of carrying out eligible job access and reverse commute projects.
Existing IndyGo subrecipients providing public transportation services.

To be considered for the grant, projects must support public transportation services in the Indianapolis urban area.

Important Section 5339 Call for Projects Information

The 2024 Section 5339 Call for Projects will run from Dec. 16, to Feb. 7, 2025.
Any applicants wishing to apply for the funding must’ve attended the Call for Projects webinar that recently passed.
The grant applications are now available to those who attended the meeting.

Eligible projects include capital projects such as vehicles, radio and communications equipment, wheelchair lifts and rehabilitation and support systems such as computer hardware and software. IndyGo anticipates making $600,000 available in Section 5339 funds. For further information about this grant opportunity, please contact Manager of Special Projects and Regional Mobility Integration Ryan Wilhite at 317-536-2660 or rwilhite@indygo.net. Click here for additional guidance on Title VI requirements.

See the video below for additional instructions.

Section 5307 –Urbanized Area Formula and Section 5339 – Bus and Bus Facilities

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grants funds for public transportation service for urbanized areas (Section 5307) and for capital acquisitions to support public transportation (Section 5339). IndyGo manages these funds for the Indianapolis urbanized area. For more information, please refer to the following documents: