Opportunity Information: Apply for FTA 2012 003 TPM CLNF
Apply for FTA 2012 003 TPM CLNF
- The DOT/Federal Transit Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Clean Fuels Grant Program Solicitation of Project Proposals" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.519 Clean Fuels.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 7, 2012 and posted on Feb 7, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 5, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $64,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $5,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 120 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments State governments.
- Designated recipients in maintenance or non attainment areas for ozone or CO under section 107(d) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7407(d)), that are entities designated to receive Federal urbanized formula funds under 49 U.S.C. 5307. Tribes, States and Designated Recipients may submit consolidated proposals for projects in non urbanized areas. FTA will also accept applications from direct recipients, Tribes, and State Departments of Transportation in attainment areas for projects that meet eligibility criteria under the Bus and Bus Facilities Program.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Clean Fuels Grant Program Solicitation of Project Proposals (Funding Opportunity Number FTA-2012-003-TPM-CLNF) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), intended to help public transit providers reduce harmful air pollution from transit fleets and support compliance with federal air quality requirements. The main policy goal is to help areas that are out of compliance, or at risk of falling out of compliance, with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ozone and carbon monoxide (CO). For this solicitation, FTA indicated it would make about $51.5 million available specifically to support projects in ozone or CO nonattainment and maintenance areas. In addition, FTA noted an expansion in who could apply and signaled that it may also fund qualifying clean-fuel projects in attainment areas by using a portion of available discretionary funds from the Bus and Bus Facilities Program, as long as those projects align with the Clean Fuels program objectives. The official program details were published in the Federal Register (Volume 77, Number 25, February 7, 2012, pages 6178-6190).
Eligibility is centered on entities that already receive federal transit formula funding and operate in regions where air quality challenges are formally recognized under the Clean Air Act. The primary eligible applicants are designated recipients located in maintenance or nonattainment areas for ozone or CO under section 107(d) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7407(d)), and that are designated to receive Federal urbanized area formula funds under 49 U.S.C. 5307. The solicitation also allows Tribes, States, and designated recipients to submit consolidated proposals that cover projects in non-urbanized areas, which is helpful for packaging multiple smaller needs into a single competitive request. Beyond those nonattainment/maintenance-focused applicants, FTA stated it would accept applications from direct recipients, Tribes, and State Departments of Transportation in attainment areas if the proposed projects meet eligibility requirements under the Bus and Bus Facilities Program, reflecting the broadened applicant pool described in the notice.
The eligible project types focus on capital investments that directly enable cleaner transit operations, rather than day-to-day costs. The solicitation identifies three main categories: first, purchasing or leasing clean fuel buses, including buses with lightweight composite primary structures, and vans used in revenue service; second, constructing or leasing clean fuel bus facilities or electric recharging facilities and related equipment necessary to support those buses; and third, other projects tied to clean fuel, biodiesel, hybrid-electric, or zero-emissions technology buses, as long as the technology demonstrates emissions reductions that are equivalent to or better than existing clean fuel or hybrid-electric options. In practical terms, the program is designed to help agencies replace or modernize older, higher-emitting buses with cleaner models and to build the fueling, charging, and facility infrastructure required to operate them reliably.
There are also clear funding restrictions intended to keep the program focused on capital improvements with measurable environmental outcomes. Funds cannot be used for operating expenses or preventive maintenance. They also cannot be used to purchase or lease non-revenue vehicles. Finally, the solicitation emphasizes that applicants cannot use the grant to reimburse costs that were already incurred before award unless the project had a Letter of No Prejudice (LONP) issued by FTA prior to incurring those costs; this is a key compliance point for agencies that want to begin procurement or construction early, because without an LONP the program will not retroactively cover those expenditures.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted on February 7, 2012, with an application deadline of April 5, 2012, and an archive date of May 5, 2012. The total estimated funding listed for the opportunity is $64,000,000, with individual awards ranging from a floor of $100,000 to a ceiling of $5,000,000, and an expected number of awards of about 120. The program is listed under CFDA 20.519 (Clean Fuels), and it includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants should expect to provide a local share consistent with FTA grant practices. Eligible applicant types described in the source summary include city or township governments, county governments, state governments, and federally recognized tribal governments, as clarified by the more specific eligibility language tied to designated recipients, direct recipients, and state DOT roles described above.
For applicants needing the official guidance and selection criteria, FTA directed readers to the Federal Register notice and to FTA current notices of funding availability. A program contact was provided for access issues or questions: Vanessa Williams, Office of Program Management, (202) 366-4818, vanessa.williams@dot.gov.
Clean Fuels Grant Program (FTA-2012-003-TPM-CLNF) FAQ
What is the Clean Fuels Grant Program Solicitation of Project Proposals?
The Clean Fuels Grant Program Solicitation of Project Proposals (Funding Opportunity Number FTA-2012-003-TPM-CLNF) is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration (FTA). It is intended to help public transit providers reduce harmful air pollution from transit fleets and support compliance with federal air quality requirements.
What is the main policy goal of this solicitation?
The main goal is to assist areas that are out of compliance, or at risk of falling out of compliance, with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ozone and carbon monoxide (CO). The solicitation focuses on projects that support cleaner transit operations in regions where air quality issues are formally recognized.
How much funding did FTA indicate would be available for this solicitation?
FTA indicated it would make about $51.5 million available specifically to support projects in ozone or CO nonattainment and maintenance areas. The opportunity also lists total estimated funding of $64,000,000.
Are projects in air quality attainment areas eligible?
Yes, potentially. In addition to the focus on ozone or CO nonattainment and maintenance areas, FTA signaled it may also fund qualifying clean-fuel projects in attainment areas using a portion of available discretionary funds from the Bus and Bus Facilities Program, as long as the projects align with Clean Fuels program objectives and meet Bus and Bus Facilities eligibility requirements.
Where are the official program details published?
The official program details were published in the Federal Register: Volume 77, Number 25, February 7, 2012, pages 6178-6190.
Who are the primary eligible applicants?
The primary eligible applicants are designated recipients that (1) are located in ozone or CO nonattainment or maintenance areas under section 107(d) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7407(d)), and (2) are designated to receive Federal urbanized area formula funds under 49 U.S.C. 5307.
Can Tribes, States, or designated recipients submit consolidated proposals?
Yes. The solicitation allows Tribes, States, and designated recipients to submit consolidated proposals that cover projects in non-urbanized areas. This can help package multiple smaller projects or needs into a single competitive request.
What other applicant types did FTA say it would accept under this solicitation?
Beyond the nonattainment/maintenance-focused eligibility, FTA stated it would accept applications from direct recipients, Tribes, and State Departments of Transportation in attainment areas if the proposed projects meet eligibility requirements under the Bus and Bus Facilities Program.
What kinds of projects are eligible for funding?
Eligible projects are capital investments that support cleaner transit operations. The solicitation identifies three main categories:
- Purchasing or leasing clean fuel buses, including buses with lightweight composite primary structures, and vans used in revenue service
- Constructing or leasing clean fuel bus facilities or electric recharging facilities, plus related equipment needed to support those buses
- Other projects related to clean fuel, biodiesel, hybrid-electric, or zero-emissions technology buses, provided the technology demonstrates emissions reductions that are equivalent to or better than existing clean fuel or hybrid-electric options
Does the program fund day-to-day transit operating costs?
No. The solicitation states that funds cannot be used for operating expenses or preventive maintenance.
Can the grant be used to purchase or lease non-revenue vehicles?
No. Funds cannot be used to purchase or lease non-revenue vehicles.
Can applicants be reimbursed for costs incurred before the grant award?
Generally, no. The solicitation emphasizes that applicants cannot use the grant to reimburse costs that were already incurred before award unless the project had a Letter of No Prejudice (LONP) issued by FTA prior to incurring those costs.
What is a Letter of No Prejudice (LONP) in the context of this solicitation?
In this solicitation, an LONP is identified as a key compliance mechanism for agencies that want to begin procurement or construction early. Without an LONP issued by FTA prior to incurring costs, the program will not retroactively cover those expenditures.
When was this opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
The opportunity was posted on February 7, 2012. The application deadline was April 5, 2012, and the archive date was May 5, 2012.
What is the award size range for this solicitation?
The listed award floor is $100,000 and the award ceiling is $5,000,000.
How many awards did FTA expect to make?
The solicitation lists an expected number of awards of about 120.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program is listed under CFDA 20.519 (Clean Fuels).
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The opportunity notes that it includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants should expect to provide a local share consistent with FTA grant practices.
What types of government entities are described as eligible applicant types in the summary?
The source summary describes eligible applicant types including city or township governments, county governments, state governments, and federally recognized tribal governments. The more specific eligibility language in the solicitation focuses on designated recipients, direct recipients, Tribes, and State DOT roles (depending on air quality status and program eligibility).
Where should applicants look for selection criteria and official guidance?
FTA directed readers to the Federal Register notice and to FTA current notices of funding availability for official guidance and selection criteria.
Who is the program contact for questions or access issues?
The solicitation provided the following contact: Vanessa Williams, Office of Program Management, (202) 366-4818, vanessa.williams@dot.gov.
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