Opportunity Information: Apply for FTA 09003 TPM ATPL
Apply for FTA 09003 TPM ATPL
- The DOT/Federal Transit Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Funding Availability Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks Program." and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.520 Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in the Parks.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 3, 2009 and posted on Feb 3, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 27, 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 $26,900,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $6,725,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 50 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: City or township governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Special district governments County governments.
- Other Federal land management agencies that manage an eligible area, including but not limited to the National Park Service, the Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the Forest Service, and the Bureau of Reclamation Interagency agreements for projects sponsored by federal land management agencies. Grants for projects sponsored by State, local, or tribal governments Federal land management agencies.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks Program (formerly the Alternative Transportation in Parks and Public Lands program, or ATPPL) was a discretionary federal grant opportunity announced by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for Fiscal Year 2009. The program was administered by FTA in partnership with the Department of the Interior (DOI) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service. Its core goal was to help protect national parks and other federally managed public lands while improving the quality of the visitor experience by supporting transportation options that reduce congestion, emissions, and resource impacts. In practical terms, the program focused on funding alternative transportation systems in parks and public lands, such as shuttle buses, trams, and related services that can move visitors efficiently without relying solely on private vehicles.
Funding under this opportunity supported capital and planning expenses tied to these alternative transportation projects. That generally means projects could seek assistance for things like vehicles, transit-related equipment, and other capital components, as well as planning activities needed to design, evaluate, or prepare implementation of transit solutions within or serving federally managed lands. The total estimated funding available for this FY 2009 round was about $26.9 million, with an expected number of roughly 50 awards. Individual awards could range from no minimum stated (award floor of $0) up to an award ceiling of $6,725,000. The notice indicated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement for applicants, which can be significant for public agencies trying to launch or expand transit services in areas with limited local funding.
Eligibility was centered on federal land management agencies and their partners. Federal agencies managing eligible areas could apply, including (but not limited to) the National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, Forest Service, and Bureau of Reclamation. In addition, state, tribal, and local governments were eligible when acting with the consent of a federal land management agency, reflecting the reality that many park and public-land transit services are delivered through partnerships between federal site managers and surrounding jurisdictions. The eligible applicant categories listed included state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments, along with other applicants as clarified in the program's eligibility notes. The opportunity also contemplated the use of interagency agreements for projects sponsored by federal land management agencies, and grant awards for projects sponsored by state, local, or tribal governments working with those federal partners.
In terms of selection and decision-making, DOI played a central role in final project selection. The notice stated that DOI, after consultation with and in cooperation with FTA, would determine the final selection and funding of projects. That structure reflects the program's mission: while FTA brings transit program oversight and funding administration experience, DOI and other land management partners bring on-the-ground operational knowledge and stewardship responsibilities for parks and public lands.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted on February 3, 2009, and had an application deadline of February 27, 2009, with an archive date of March 29, 2009. It was listed as a discretionary grant opportunity under a transportation activity category, associated with CFDA number 20.520 (Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in the Parks). The funding opportunity number was FTA-09003-TPM-ATPL, and the agency listed was DOT/Federal Transit Administration. Applicants who needed help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Scott Faulk at FTA's Office of Program Management in Washington, DC, at 202-366-1660, and the full details were also referenced through a Federal Register Notice link.
FAQs: Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks Program (FY 2009)
What is the Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks Program?
The Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks Program (formerly the Alternative Transportation in Parks and Public Lands program, or ATPPL) was a discretionary federal grant opportunity announced by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for Fiscal Year 2009. The program focused on supporting alternative transportation systems in national parks and other federally managed public lands.
What is the main goal of this grant program?
The core goal was to help protect national parks and other federally managed public lands while improving the visitor experience by supporting transportation options that reduce congestion, emissions, and resource impacts.
What types of transportation projects did the program focus on?
The program focused on alternative transportation systems in parks and public lands, such as shuttle buses, trams, and related services designed to move visitors efficiently without relying solely on private vehicles.
What kinds of costs could be funded?
Funding supported capital and planning expenses tied to alternative transportation projects. Examples mentioned include vehicles, transit-related equipment, other capital components, and planning activities needed to design, evaluate, or prepare implementation of transit solutions within or serving federally managed lands.
Was this a formula grant or a discretionary grant opportunity?
It was listed as a discretionary federal grant opportunity under a transportation activity category.
How much total funding was estimated to be available for FY 2009?
The total estimated funding available for the FY 2009 round was about $26.9 million.
About how many awards were expected?
The notice indicated an expected number of roughly 50 awards.
What was the minimum and maximum award size?
Individual awards could range from no minimum stated (an award floor of $0) up to an award ceiling of $6,725,000.
Was a local match or cost share required?
No. The notice indicated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement for applicants.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was centered on federal land management agencies and their partners. Federal agencies managing eligible areas could apply, including (but not limited to) the National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, Forest Service, and Bureau of Reclamation.
Could state, tribal, or local governments apply?
Yes. State, tribal, and local governments were eligible when acting with the consent of a federal land management agency.
What types of non-federal applicant categories were listed as eligible?
The eligible applicant categories listed included state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments, along with other applicants as clarified in the program's eligibility notes.
Did the opportunity require partnership or consent from a federal land management agency for non-federal applicants?
Yes. The notice described eligibility for state, local, and tribal governments when acting with the consent of a federal land management agency, reflecting that many park and public-land transit services operate through partnerships.
How were projects administered if a federal land management agency sponsored the project?
The opportunity contemplated the use of interagency agreements for projects sponsored by federal land management agencies.
How were projects administered if a state, local, or tribal government sponsored the project?
The notice contemplated grant awards for projects sponsored by state, local, or tribal governments working with federal land management partners.
Which agencies were involved in administering the program?
The program was administered by FTA in partnership with the Department of the Interior (DOI) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service.
Who made the final project selections?
The notice stated that DOI, after consultation with and in cooperation with FTA, would determine the final selection and funding of projects.
Which federal agency was listed as the funding agency on the opportunity?
The agency listed was the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration (DOT/FTA).
When was the opportunity posted, and what was the application deadline?
The opportunity was posted on February 3, 2009, and had an application deadline of February 27, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was March 29, 2009.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was associated with CFDA number 20.520 (Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in the Parks).
What was the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number was FTA-09003-TPM-ATPL.
Where could applicants get help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Scott Faulk at FTA's Office of Program Management in Washington, DC, at 202-366-1660. The full details were also referenced through a Federal Register Notice link.
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