Opportunity Information: Apply for FTA 2010 003 TPM
Apply for FTA 2010 003 TPM
- The DOT/Federal Transit Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Capital and Training Assistance Program for Over the Road Bus Accessibility" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.518 Capital and Training Assistance Program for Over the Road Bus Accessibility.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 6, 2010 and posted on Feb 5, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 10, 2010 Please visit the federal register notice with corrections and deadline extensions http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010 8963.pdf. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $10,710,435.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $180,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 90 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Federal transit funds are available to intercity fixed route providers and other OTRB providers at up to 90 percent of the project cost.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Capital and Training Assistance Program for Over the Road Bus Accessibility is a discretionary, competitively awarded Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant program under the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). It was announced for FY 2009 funding under the Over the Road Bus (OTRB) Accessibility Program, authorized by Section 3038 of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21). The basic purpose is to help private operators of over-the-road buses cover the added, incremental costs of meeting DOT requirements for bus accessibility, focusing specifically on capital improvements and training expenses needed to comply with federal over-the-road bus accessibility regulations.
Funding is aimed at providers such as intercity fixed-route operators and other over-the-road bus (OTRB) providers. The program allows federal participation of up to 90 percent of the total project cost, which means applicants typically must provide the remaining share as a match. Because awards are made through a national solicitation, applications are evaluated against each other and selected on a competitive basis rather than being distributed by formula.
For this cycle, the total amount available for allocation was $10,710,435. That total combined $8,800,000 appropriated for FY 2009 plus $1,867,900 in previously appropriated FY 2006 funds that had lapsed and were added back into the amount available for awards. The opportunity anticipated up to 90 awards, with an award ceiling listed at $180,000 and no stated minimum award amount (award floor of $0), reflecting flexibility in project size and scope as long as proposed activities fit program purposes.
Applicants were instructed to submit complete applications either to the appropriate FTA regional office or electronically through Grants.gov by the stated deadline. The original closing date was April 15, 2010, with a later updated closing date of May 10, 2010 per a Federal Register correction and deadline extension notice. Applicants intending to use Grants.gov were specifically advised to begin registration immediately, since registration steps can take time and late registrations can jeopardize timely submission. After the competitive review process concluded, FTA planned to announce selected grantees in the Federal Register.
Administrative details tied to the listing include Funding Opportunity Number FTA 2010 003 TPM, CFDA 20.518, and the activity category of Transportation. The sponsoring agency is DOT/FTA, and questions were directed to the program manager, Blenda Younger, at (202) 366-2053 or blenda.younger@dot.gov, with TDD/FIRS available via 1-800-877-8339 for hearing assistance.
Capital and Training Assistance Program for Over the Road Bus Accessibility (FY 2009) - FAQs
What is the Capital and Training Assistance Program for Over the Road Bus Accessibility?
It is a discretionary, competitively awarded Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant program under the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). For this funding cycle, it was announced as part of the Over the Road Bus (OTRB) Accessibility Program authorized by Section 3038 of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21).
What is the purpose of this grant program?
The purpose is to help private operators of over-the-road buses cover the added, incremental costs of meeting DOT requirements for bus accessibility. The program focuses on capital improvements and training expenses needed to comply with federal over-the-road bus accessibility regulations.
Who is the sponsoring agency?
The sponsoring agency is the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Transit Administration (FTA).
Is this a formula program or a competitive program?
This is a discretionary program awarded through a national solicitation. Applications are evaluated against each other and selected on a competitive basis, rather than being distributed by formula.
Who is eligible to apply?
Funding is aimed at over-the-road bus providers, including intercity fixed-route operators and other over-the-road bus (OTRB) providers. The program is intended to help private operators of over-the-road buses.
What types of projects or costs does the grant support?
The program supports the added, incremental costs of meeting DOT accessibility requirements, specifically through capital improvements and training expenses needed to comply with federal over-the-road bus accessibility regulations.
How much federal funding can a project receive (federal cost share)?
The program allows federal participation of up to 90 percent of the total project cost.
Is a local match required?
Yes. Since federal participation may be up to 90 percent, applicants typically must provide the remaining share of the total project cost as a match.
How much total funding was available in this cycle?
The total amount available for allocation in this cycle was $10,710,435.
Where did the total funding amount come from?
The total combined $8,800,000 appropriated for FY 2009 plus $1,867,900 in previously appropriated FY 2006 funds that had lapsed and were added back into the amount available for awards.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated up to 90 awards.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed for this opportunity was $180,000.
Was there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount was stated. The award floor was listed as $0, reflecting flexibility in project size and scope as long as proposed activities fit program purposes.
How were applications submitted?
Applicants were instructed to submit complete applications either to the appropriate FTA regional office or electronically through Grants.gov by the stated deadline.
What were the application deadlines?
The original closing date was April 15, 2010. A later updated closing date of May 10, 2010 was provided through a Federal Register correction and deadline extension notice.
If applying through Grants.gov, what should applicants do about registration?
Applicants intending to use Grants.gov were specifically advised to begin registration immediately, since registration steps can take time and late registrations can jeopardize timely submission.
How and when were selected grantees announced?
After the competitive review process concluded, FTA planned to announce selected grantees in the Federal Register.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this listing?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FTA 2010 003 TPM.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 20.518.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Transportation.
Who can I contact with questions about this opportunity?
Questions were directed to the program manager, Blenda Younger, at (202) 366-2053 or blenda.younger@dot.gov.
Is hearing assistance available for inquiries?
Yes. TDD/FIRS was available via 1-800-877-8339 for hearing assistance.
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