Step 1 - Eligibility: Eligible entities include municipalities, counties, and human services non-profit organizations.  Please contact FDOT District 6 to discuss your agency's eligibility: 

FDOT District 6 Contacts:

Raymond Freeman, Passenger Operations Manager: Raymond.Freeman@dot.state.fl.us - Phone: 305-470-5255

Step 2 - Coordination Fare Agreement:  Each agency must obtain and maintain an active Coordination Fare Agreement (CFA) with the local Community Transportation Coordinator (CTC) as a pre-requisite to the 5310 grant application process and program.  Click here for the contact information for the Miami-Dade County and Monroe County CTC’s.  

For Miami-Dade County agencies, it is important to initiate this agreement process as soon as possible, as it is a lengthy process.  Most CTC’s require annual renewal of the CFA and an annual operating report while your agency operates one or more FDOT vehicles. 

Each year (usually in the Winter), FDOT District 6 holds a 5310 grant application workshop for interested and returning organizations.  Although each grant cycle is different, applications are usually due in February or March of each year.  Agencies are notified of grant awards approximately one year after the application is submitted.  The grant award agreement usually provides a deadline by which the awarded vehicle(s) must be procured (purchased).  Delivery of the awarded vehicle can take weeks or months after purchase.

The FDOT District 6 5310 workshop (usually in the Winter of each year) provides detailed step-by-step guidance for completing the 5310 grant application.  Agencies also learn about federal and state grant requirements and types and amounts of funding available.   Applications are submitted through TransCIP 2, FDOT’s grants management site.   Contact FDOT District 6 to request to be added to FDOT District 6 5310 email list and/or to gain access to TransCIP 2:

FDOT District 6 Contact:

Raymond Freeman, Passenger Operations Manager, Raymond.Freeman@dot.state.fl.us - Phone: 305-470-5255  

Each 5310 capital grant application must include details regarding the specific vehicle(s) and/or equipment to be purchased if awarded grant funds.  There are many considerations when choosing the best vehicle for your 5310 program.  You will want to review the Starting out Right page included in this Toolkit for more information.

Two agency policy documents must be submitted with each 5310 Grant Application:

• Transportation Operating Procedure (TOP):  Each 5310 agency must have a TOP that spells out the policies and procedures of the agency’s transportation program.  A TOP draft must be submitted with the Grant Application.  Visit the Resources & Templates page in this Toolkit to download the current TOP template to help you draft or update your agency’s TOP.

• Title VI Plan:  Title VI is a program that addresses discrimination in federally funded programs.  Each 5310 agency must have a Title VI Plan that meets all requirements.  A Title VI Plan should be submitted with the Grant Application.  Visit the Resources & Templates page in this Toolkit to download the current Title VI Plan template to help you draft or update your Title VI Plan. 

TransCIP 2 is FDOT’s Grants Management Platform that supports:

• Submission of all 5310 grant applications, both capital and operating funding applications.

• Submission of 5310 agency monthly operating reports and annual reporting. 

• Management and tracking of vehicle inventories.

• Submission of agency lien release requests. 

• Completion of 5310 Triennial Compliance Reviews.

Bookmark this TransCIP2 link in your browser:  Florida TransCIP - Log In (blackcattransit.com)

For TransCIP2 access, contact FDOT District 6:

Raymond Freeman, Passenger Operations Manager, Raymond.Freeman@dot.state.fl.us - Phone: 305-470-5255  

Q – We did not receive a renewal Coordination Fare Agreement (CFA) from Miami-Dade County for next year?  What should we do?  

A – First, verify that your organization submitted any required documentation to the Community Transportation Coordinator (CTC), including the Annual Operating Report (usually due around August annually).  If the CTC does not receive this report, they may not issue a renewal agreement.  Second, determine if the CTC has updated contact information for your organization.  Follow-up with the CTC for your area by clicking here to find your CTC’s contact information: https://ctd.fdot.gov/ctcsbycounty.htm.