Opportunity Information: Apply for 2008 DOT FTA PTPP
Apply for 2008 DOT FTA PTPP
- The DOT/Federal Transit Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Broad Agency Announcement for Innovative Small Research Projects to Advance Public Participation Related to Public Transportation Planning" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.514 Public Transportation Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 1, 2008 and posted on Mar 18, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 12, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,028,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is offering a discretionary, competitive grant opportunity through a Broad Agency Announcement to fund small, applied research projects focused on improving public participation in public transportation planning. The work sits under the Public Transportation Participation (PTP) Program, which was established under Section 3046 of SAFETEA-LU, and it is aimed at developing and testing practical, innovative approaches that help agencies and planning partners involve the public more effectively when planning transit projects and programs. The emphasis is on methods that measurably improve both the quality of engagement (how meaningful, informed, and useful participation is) and the level of engagement (who participates and how broadly the public is reached), rather than purely theoretical research.
FTA budgeted about $1,028,000 total for this third phase of the PTP Program. The agency expects to make roughly 6 to 10 awards, using a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument. A cooperative agreement typically signals that the agency anticipates having substantial involvement during the project, such as coordination, technical input, or oversight during key steps, rather than simply issuing a grant and stepping back. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, and eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning proposals are open to a wide range of entity types as long as they meet any conditions described in the full announcement.
Projects are generally expected to be completed within 12 to 18 months after the award is made, reflecting the program's focus on smaller, practical research efforts that can produce usable outputs on a relatively short timeline. FTA indicates it will consider longer projects, but it requires that longer efforts be structured in phases so that a workable, stand-alone first phase product is delivered early. Continued support for later phases is not guaranteed; it depends on future funding availability and whether the recipient demonstrates satisfactory progress against the work plan. FTA also notes several standard federal cautions: it may partially fund a proposal instead of funding the full request, it may decide not to fund any given proposal, and it can withdraw its offer of federal assistance if the selected recipient does not submit the required formal application within 90 days of the offer.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number 2008 DOT FTA PTPP, the CFDA program number 20.514 (Public Transportation Research), and an original closing date that was extended to May 12, 2008 (with the posting dated March 18, 2008). For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement or clarifying requirements, the notice lists contacts at FTA's Office of Planning and Environment (Effie Stallsmith and Victor Austin) and at the U.S. DOT Volpe Center (Sharon Chan Edmiston), with the Volpe Center supporting FTA in administering the program.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary, competitive grant opportunity from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) offered through a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA). It funds small, applied research projects focused on improving public participation in public transportation planning.
2. What program is this opportunity part of?
The opportunity is part of the Public Transportation Participation (PTP) Program. The PTP Program was established under Section 3046 of SAFETEA-LU.
3. What kinds of projects is FTA looking to fund?
FTA is looking for practical, innovative, applied research projects that develop and test approaches to involve the public more effectively in planning transit projects and programs.
4. What is the main focus: theory or practical implementation?
The emphasis is on applied work that produces usable outputs and measurable improvements. The opportunity specifically prioritizes practical approaches over purely theoretical research.
5. What does "improving public participation" mean in this announcement?
The announcement frames improvement in terms of measurable gains in:
- Quality of engagement (how meaningful, informed, and useful participation is)
- Level of engagement (who participates and how broadly the public is reached)
6. How much total funding is available?
FTA budgeted approximately $1,028,000 in total for this third phase of the PTP Program.
7. How many awards does FTA expect to make?
FTA expects to make roughly 6 to 10 awards.
8. What type of funding instrument will be used?
FTA expects to use a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument.
9. What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates that FTA anticipates substantial involvement during the project. That can include coordination, technical input, or oversight during key steps, rather than simply awarding funds and stepping back.
10. Is cost sharing or a match required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed in the information provided.
11. Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning proposals are open to a wide range of entity types, as long as any conditions in the full announcement are met.
12. How long are projects expected to take?
Projects are generally expected to be completed within 12 to 18 months after the award is made.
13. Can a project be longer than 18 months?
FTA indicates it will consider longer projects, but longer efforts must be structured in phases. An early phase must deliver a workable, stand-alone first-phase product.
14. If a project has multiple phases, is funding guaranteed for later phases?
No. Continued support for later phases is not guaranteed. It depends on future funding availability and whether the recipient demonstrates satisfactory progress against the work plan.
15. Will FTA always fund the full amount requested in a proposal?
Not necessarily. FTA notes it may partially fund a proposal instead of funding the full request.
16. Can FTA decide not to fund a proposal even if it is submitted?
Yes. FTA notes it may decide not to fund any given proposal.
17. After selection, is there a deadline to submit the required formal application?
Yes. FTA can withdraw its offer of federal assistance if the selected recipient does not submit the required formal application within 90 days of the offer.
18. What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is 2008 DOT FTA PTPP.
19. What is the CFDA program number for this opportunity?
The CFDA program number is 20.514, titled Public Transportation Research.
20. What was the closing date for submissions?
The original closing date was extended to May 12, 2008.
21. When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date listed is March 18, 2008.
22. Who can applicants contact for help or clarification?
The notice lists contacts at:
- FTA Office of Planning and Environment: Effie Stallsmith and Victor Austin
- U.S. DOT Volpe Center: Sharon Chan Edmiston
23. What role does the Volpe Center play in this opportunity?
The U.S. DOT Volpe Center is supporting FTA in administering the program.
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