Opportunity Information: Apply for FTA 09006 PTPP TPE
Apply for FTA 09006 PTPP TPE
- 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 Apr 7, 2009 and posted on Mar 18, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 15, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $750,000.00 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:
This opportunity is a Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) seeking small, applied research projects that improve how the public is engaged in planning public transportation projects and programs. The work falls under the Public Transportation Participation (PTP) Program, which was authorized by Section 3046 of SAFETEA-LU. The central goal is practical: develop and test innovative approaches that raise both the quality and the level of public participation in transit planning, meaning better methods for informing people, gathering input, and incorporating that input into decisions.
FTA set aside about $750,000 total for this fourth phase of the PTP Program. Rather than funding one large effort, FTA expects to make multiple awards and indicates an anticipated range of about 6 to 10 projects. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally signals that the agency expects to be involved during the project (for example, through coordination, feedback, and oversight) instead of simply issuing a grant and stepping back. The assistance listing is CFDA 20.514, Public Transportation Research, and the activity category is Transportation.
Projects are expected to be relatively quick-turn and outcome-oriented. FTA is looking for work that can be completed within roughly 12 to 18 months after an award is made. Longer projects may be considered, but only if they are structured in phases with a clear, usable first-phase product. In that phased approach, any later phases would depend on two things: whether future funds are available and whether the project demonstrates satisfactory progress against the planned work up to that point.
FTA also makes clear that it has significant discretion in how it funds proposals. It may choose to fund only part of a proposed project, and it reserves the right to fund none of the submissions if they do not meet the program needs. Another administrative condition is highlighted: if a selected recipient does not submit the required formal application (completed after selection) within 90 days of the offer date, FTA may withdraw its obligation to provide federal assistance.
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning proposals are open to any type of entity, subject to any clarifications in the full announcement text. There is no stated cost sharing or matching requirement. Award ceiling and floor are both listed as 0 in the summary data, which typically means specific per-award amounts are not predefined in the synopsis and are instead determined based on proposal scope, merit, and available funds.
Key dates in the posting show this as a 2009-era opportunity. It was posted March 18, 2009, with an original closing date of May 8, 2009, later extended to May 15, 2009, and archived June 7, 2009. For supporting materials, the notice points applicants to the full announcement (BAA document) via the provided link on the posting page.
For questions or access issues with the announcement, the notice lists two contacts: Sharon Chan Edmiston at the U.S. DOT Volpe Center (which is assisting FTA in administering the program) and Victor Austin at the FTA Office of Planning and Environment. Their emails and phone numbers are provided in the posting for direct outreach.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for small, applied research projects focused on improving how the public is engaged in planning public transportation projects and programs.
What program is this opportunity associated with?
The work falls under the Public Transportation Participation (PTP) Program, authorized by Section 3046 of SAFETEA-LU.
What is the main goal of the PTP Program in this announcement?
The central goal is practical: to develop and test innovative approaches that increase both the quality and the level of public participation in transit planning. This includes better methods for informing people, gathering input, and incorporating that input into decisions.
What type of projects is FTA seeking?
FTA is seeking small, applied research projects that are outcome-oriented and intended to produce practical, usable approaches for public engagement in transit planning.
How much total funding has been set aside for this phase?
FTA set aside approximately $750,000 total for the fourth phase of the PTP Program described in this posting.
How many awards does FTA expect to make?
FTA anticipates making multiple awards, with an expected range of about 6 to 10 projects.
What is the funding mechanism for awards?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates that FTA expects to be involved during the project (such as through coordination, feedback, and oversight), rather than issuing funding with minimal involvement.
What is the assistance listing (CFDA) number for this opportunity?
The assistance listing is CFDA 20.514, Public Transportation Research.
What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The activity category is Transportation.
What is the expected project period?
FTA is looking for projects that can be completed in roughly 12 to 18 months after an award is made.
Are longer projects allowed?
Longer projects may be considered, but the posting indicates they should be structured in phases with a clear, usable first-phase product.
If a project is phased, what determines whether later phases will be funded?
Later phases would depend on (1) the availability of future funds and (2) whether the project demonstrates satisfactory progress against the planned work up to that point.
Can FTA fund only part of a proposed project?
Yes. The posting states that FTA has discretion and may choose to fund only part of a proposed project.
Can FTA decide not to fund any proposals?
Yes. FTA reserves the right to fund none of the submissions if they do not meet program needs.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning proposals are open to any type of entity, subject to any clarifications in the full announcement text.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No stated cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated in the information provided.
Is there a minimum or maximum award amount?
The summary data lists the award ceiling and floor as 0, which typically means specific per-award amounts are not predefined in the synopsis and may be determined based on proposal scope, merit, and available funds.
What happens after an applicant is selected?
The posting notes that a selected recipient must submit the required formal application (completed after selection). If the formal application is not submitted within 90 days of the offer date, FTA may withdraw its obligation to provide federal assistance.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The posting shows this as a 2009-era opportunity. It was posted on March 18, 2009, had an original closing date of May 8, 2009, was extended to May 15, 2009, and was archived on June 7, 2009.
Where can applicants find the full details and supporting materials?
The notice points applicants to the full announcement (the BAA document) via the link provided on the posting page.
Who can be contacted with questions or access issues?
The posting lists two contacts for questions or access issues: Sharon Chan Edmiston at the U.S. DOT Volpe Center (assisting FTA with program administration) and Victor Austin at the FTA Office of Planning and Environment. Their emails and phone numbers are provided in the posting for direct outreach.
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