Funding Opportunities

2024-25 FTA Section 5310 Funding is Now Available

***Application date now extended to December 5, 2025***

The NYS Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) is soliciting applications for the FTA Section 5310 (Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities) grant program. This program provides formula funding for the purpose of assisting private nonprofit groups in meeting the transportation needs of the elderly and persons with disabilities when the transportation service provided is unavailable, insufficient, or inappropriate to meeting these needs. Funds are available to governmental authorities where no non-profit organizations are available to provide service.

Approximately $295,314 for the Kingston Urbanized Area is available.

Application materials are available online through the NYSDOT 5310 website.

Completed applications will be accepted electronically by NYSDOT through December 5, 2025

Applicants are strongly encouraged to attend an application webinar. The last webinar is scheduled for September 25, 2025. Registration information is available on the application materials page.

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2025 Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP)

The New York State Department of Transportation has announced a statewide solicitation for the TAP. Ninety-seven million dollars are available for community-centered, active transportation projects across New York State.

Eligible Sponsors: Local governments, regional transportation authorities, transit agencies, tribal governments, and more.

Funding Range: $500,000 to $7 million per project. NYSDOT will provide up to 80 percent of the total eligible project costs with a minimum 20 percent match provided by the project sponsor.

Applications Due: March 12, 2026

Detailed information, including the Notice of Funding Availability, application, guidebook, FAQ, and workshop schedule, is available through the program website.