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MDOT is pleased to announce that the RTAP 5311(3)(b) program has been awarded $176,783 in ARPA funds. MDOT has chosen to give each RTAP-eligible transit agency an extra $2,000 in addition to the $5,500 scholarship for FY25, for a total payout of $7,500. These funds will not carry over to FY26 and must be used by September 30, 2025.
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Please complete the Addendum form to your contract with MPTA by clicking here on or before January 31,2025, to receive these additional funds. If you do not complete the Addendum to your contract with MPTA, you will not be eligible to receive the additional funding.
To start an RTAP reimbursement:
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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.
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Complete the Training: Once the training is complete, you need to submit an RTAP Travel Expense Voucher within 60 days.
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Attach Receipts: Include all receipts or any proof of payment, such as check copies or credit card statements, with your expense voucher.
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Include Approved Grant Request: Make sure to attach the approved RTAP Grant Request with your reimbursement submission.
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This process ensures that all necessary documentation is provided for timely and accurate reimbursement.