Description
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is offering competitive grants to public transit agencies that partner with public schools, regional education offices, career centers, or technical education centers to create cooperative transportation programs for K‑12 students. Funding (up to $15 million total) may be used for operating costs, planning, vehicle and driver expenses, equipment, infrastructure, and other capital needs that support student‑focused transit services, including specialized off‑peak transportation for students with disabilities and vocational‑education trips. Applications must include a detailed scope, budget, letters of support, and evidence of transportation need; reimbursement is on an actual‑cost basis and is limited to documented eligible expenses. The award term is five years, with quarterly reimbursement reporting.