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.
What's New
On January 16, 2025, FTA published revised Third Party Contracting Guidance.
4200 - Procurement
| Circular Number | Subject | Date |
|---|---|---|
| C 4220.1G | Third Party Contracting Guidance | 01-16-2025 |
4700 - Civil Rights
| Circular Number | Subject | Date |
|---|---|---|
| C 4702.1B | Title VI Requirements and Guidelines for Federal Transit Administration Recipients | 10-01-2012 |
| 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 |
Last updated: Monday, June 15, 2026