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Circulars

FTA circulars provide instructions to grantees on how FTA grants are administered. This guidance provides grantees with direction on program specific issues and is a resource for grantees on how to comply with statutory and regulatory requirements. Grantees are required to comply with all circulars after signing the agreement accepting federal financial assistance.

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On November 27, 2024, FTA published a Federal Register notice seeking public comment on proposed changes to Third Party Contracting Guidance.

4200 - Procurement

Circular Number Subject  Date
C 4220.1F Third Party Contracting Guidance 03-13-2013

4700 - Civil Rights

Circular Number Subject  Date
C 4702.1B Title VI Requirements and Guidelines for Federal Transit Administration Recipients 10-01-2012
C 4703.1 Environmental Justice Policy Guidance For Federal Transit Administration Recipients 08-15-2012
C 4704.1A Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Act Guidance 09-29-2016
C 4710.1 Americans with Disabilities Act Guidance 10-05-2015

5000 - Grants Management - General

Circular Number Subject  Date
C 5010.1F Award Management Requirements 09-27-2024
C 5200.1A Full-Funding Grant Agreements Guidance 12-05-2002
C 5800.1 Safety and Security Management Guidance for Major Capital Projects 08-01-2007

6000 - Technology Development and Deployment

Circular Number Subject  Date
C 6100.1E Research, Technical Assistance and Training Program: Application Instructions and Program Management Guidelines 04-10-2015

7000 - Policy and Program Development

Circular Number Subject  Date
C 7050.1C Joint Development Guidance 01-31-2024

8000 - Planning

Circular Number Subject  Date
C 8100.1D Program Guidance for Metropolitan Planning and State Planning and Research Program Grants 09-10-2018

9000 - Capital Facilities and Formula Grant Programs

Circular Number Subject  Date
C 9040.1H Rural Areas Formula Grants Program Guidance 09-27-2024
C 9050.1A Urbanized Areas Formula Grant Programs Guidance 09-27-2024
C 9070.1H Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program Guidance 09-27-2024
C 9300.1B Capital Investment Program Guidance and Application Instructions 11-01-2008
C 9500.1 Intergovernmental Review of FTA Planning, Capital and Operating Programs and Activities 03-30-1984