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.
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Please note that RTAP FY25 has been closed, and we are no longer accepting any reimbursement requests.
For FY26, reimbursements will not be paid out until funds are received from MDOT. However, you are still required to submit grant requests for approval before any trainings.
Any transit agency that submitted a reimbursement request but has not received payment by October 10, 2025, should contact pink@mptaonline.org immediately.
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.