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Begin by filling out and submitting an RTAP Grant Request Form to the Michigan Public Transit Association (MPTA) at least 15 days prior to the training. Be sure to attach the event agenda with your request.

Once the training is complete, you need to submit an RTAP Travel Expense Voucher within 60 days.

 

RURAL TRANSIT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
RTAP provides a source of funding to bring training opportunities and materials to non urbanized transit operators.
RTAP funds are available through Michigan Public Transit Association for rural agencies that receive Federal Transit Administration Section 5310 or 5311 funds.
If an agency is primarily urban but receives Section 5310 or 5311 federal funds in addition to Section 5307 funds, the agency may be eligible for RTAP as a percentage of rural verses urban funding for the agency, a cost allocation plan must be submitted to Michigan Public Transit Association to determine the rural percentage factor.
Please make sure to submit all necessary paperwork, including completed expense reports and receipts, by this deadline. Failure to do so may lead to delays in the processing of your reimbursement request.

******RTAP Update********

Please note that RTAP FY25 has been closed, and we are no longer accepting any reimbursement requests.

For FY26

"Please ensure you are using the updated FY26 new reimbursement form when submitting requests"

We have received the funds from MDOT and I am currently working on issuing the payments and expect them to be completed by the end of this week.

Thank you for your patience during this process.

Once you receive your check, please review it carefully. If any submitted reimbursement is missing, contact me as soon as possible so we can resolve the issue promptly.

(updated 04/28/2026)

To start an RTAP reimbursement

1. Submit an RTAP Grant Request: Begin by filling out and submitting an RTAP Grant Request Form to the Michigan Public Transit Association (MPTA) at least 15 days prior to the training. Be sure to attach the event agenda with your request.

2. Complete the Training: Once the training is complete, you need to submit an RTAP Travel Expense Voucher within 60 days.

-Attach Receipts: Include all receipts or any proof of payment, such as check copies or credit card statements, with your expense voucher.
-Include Approved Grant Request: Make sure to attach the approved RTAP Grant Request with your reimbursement submission.

This process ensures that all necessary documentation is provided for timely and accurate reimbursement.

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