FTA Section 5310 CRRSA & ARPA Vehicle Insurance Grant
The 2026 FTA Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program: Federal COVID 19 Relief Acts: Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 (CRRSA) & American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant solicitation represents an opportunity to apply for a grant award that allows 100% federal share, with no local match required for FTA Section 5310 Program sub-recipient’s vehicle liability insurance coverage during the period from March 20, 2020, through Dec. 31, 2023.
Eligibility
Eligible grant sub-recipients are current FTA Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities sub-recipients who are “active” and in “good standing” with MnDOT.
Timeline
- Feb. 2, 2026: Application opens
- Feb. 10, 2026: Deadline to submit letter of intent
- 4:30 p.m. CDT, April 6, 2026: Application deadline
- April 17, 2026: Grant awardees notified
Application process
Applications must be completed and submitted through the BlackCat Transit Data Management System.
Step 1
Email your letter of intent to apply to Sue Siemers by Feb. 10, 2026.
Step 2
Log into the BlackCat Data Management System grant application program with your assigned user. If you need access to BlackCat, email Voni Vegar for a username and password.
Step 3
Choose "CY2026 FTA Section 5310 CRRSA and ARPA Vehicle Insurance Application."
Step 4
Follow the instructions to complete your application in BlackCat Transit Data Management System by April 6, 2026.
After you apply
- We'll review application for compliance.
- We'll announce initial grant awards on or before April 17, 2026.
Reporting requirements
If awarded funds, you must submit the following for reimbursement:
- Request for Funds for CY2020, CY2021, CY2022 and CY2023 form
- Original vendor vehicle certificate of insurance invoices for CY2020, CY2021, CY2022 and CY2023