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Facilities grant

We distribute funding to rural and small urban transit for the facilities needed to deliver and improve modern transit services.

How it works

  • If you do not already have them, you will need to have an architect develop a conceptual design and budget for your proposed facilities project.
  • To apply, login into your BlackCat account, go to the Application tab, and open an application for the year you wish to receive funding. Download the resource documents, the instructions will explain what you need to submit, and the BlackCat Guide will walk you through how to submit the required information.
  • You will submit your application in BlackCat

Eligibility

Any Greater Minnesota Rural or Small Urban transit agency currently receiving operating assistance from MnDOT.

Application period

This solicitation is now closed.