{"id":110,"date":"2019-10-24T07:20:02","date_gmt":"2019-10-24T12:20:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mnrtap.us\/?page_id=110"},"modified":"2024-01-22T14:12:31","modified_gmt":"2024-01-22T20:12:31","slug":"scholarship-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mnrtap.us\/scholarship-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Scholarship Program"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]To the best of our knowledge, all policies are in accordance with Chapter IX of the 5311 Circular (FTA C 9040.1G) and subject to change based on availability of funds. This scholarship guidance was last updated on Monday, August 8. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Eligibility\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If your transit agency is funded through FTA Section 5310 or 5311 or you are a Tribal Transit provider, you are eligible to apply for a scholarship to attend workshops, trainings, and seminars. Agencies receiving FTA section 5307 funding are not eligible for scholarships because they receive funds directly through FTA.\u202f\u202fAgencies receiving 5311(f) funding (Intercity Bus) are not eligible for scholarships because they are for-profit agencies in the state of Minnesota.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Systems receiving FTA Section 5311 funding are encouraged to use operating dollars whenever possible prior to requesting a scholarship.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Per Person Maximums<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n