The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will host a public grant workshop Tuesday, November 10, 2015 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. CST, at the Florida Department of Transportation Complex, Design Conference Room, 1074 Highway 90, Chipley, Florida. FDOT is soliciting applications for Federal Transit Administration’s Sections 5310, 5311 and 5339 operating and capital grant programs. This workshop is being held to discuss the following for interested applicants: • Updates on new federal laws affecting surface transportation programs • Application eligibility requirements • Preparation of the application and tips on grant writing • Review of the process once a grant is awarded • The Department’s vehicle procurement process • Review of required plans and certification Companies or groups that provide mobility transit which includes private, for-profit, non-profit, local governments and taxi companies are eligible to apply. Agency grant writers, administrators, and transportation managers are encouraged to attend the workshop. Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age sex, religion, disability, or family status. Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact FDOT Project Manager Kathy Rudd, toll-free at (888) 638-0250, extension 1549 at least seven days prior to the meeting. Should you have questions or need further information, contact Kathy Rudd at the information listed above or email kathy.rudd@dot.state.fl.us. You may also contact Ian Satter, District Public Information Director, at (888) 638-0250, extension 1205 or email ian.satter@dot.state.fl.us. A RSVP is requested for attendance to the workshop before Monday, November 2, 2015 to Matt McIntosh at mjmcintosh@transystems.com or (407) 875-8916.