Grants and Subrecipients

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 (2014). A draft Program Management Plan (PMP) is under FTA review and available here.

Eligible recipients of these funds include:

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

Typically, IndyGo offers an annual call for projects from eligible agencies.

Section 5310 Call for Projects Information  

• The 2023 Section 5310 Call for Projects (CFP) ran from Dec. 15, to Feb. 9, 2024. The CFP is now closed.
• If you were unable to participate, please look for future CFPs on this webpage, or email Manager of Special Projects and Regional Mobility Integration Ryan Wilhite, to be added to a mailing list.

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:

• Vendor Oversight Compliance Checklist
• Note for CY 2024 Section 5307/5339
• Note for CY 2023 Section 5307/5339
• Note for CY 2022 Section 5307/5339
• Program Oversight Guide – Section 5307/5339 – This document outlines Section 5307/5339 management by IndyGo, including definitions and responsibilities.
• Handbook – Section 5307 – This document provides more detailed information to assist subrecipients in managing the Section 5307 program.

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.

Section 5339 Call for Projects Information  

• The 2023 Section 5339 Call for Projects (CFP) ran from Dec. 15, to Feb. 9, 2024. The CFP is now closed.
• If you were unable to participate, please look for future CFPs on this webpage, or email Manager of Special Projects and Regional Mobility Integration Ryan Wilhite, to be added to a mailing list.