Opportunity Information: Apply for FTA 2016 003 TPM
Apply for FTA 2016 003 TPM
- The DOT-FTA in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Low or No Emission Program (Low-No Program) - 2016 NOFO" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.526.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 29, 2016 and posted on Mar 29, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 13, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 100 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Low or No Emission Program (Low-No Program) 2016 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration (DOT-FTA). It is designed to speed up the shift of public transit fleets toward the cleanest, most energy-efficient bus technologies available. The program focuses on reducing pollution and improving energy performance in transit operations by helping agencies replace or expand bus fleets with vehicles that produce zero emissions or significantly lower emissions than conventional options.
Under this 2016 NOFO, grant funds can be used by eligible public entities to purchase or lease low-emission and zero-emission transit buses. The scope also extends beyond the vehicles themselves to include the supporting infrastructure needed to operate and maintain them. That includes the acquisition, construction, or leasing of related facilities required to support the new bus technology, which may involve items such as charging or fueling infrastructure, maintenance facility modifications, or other essential support elements tied directly to deploying low- or no-emission buses.
Eligibility is aimed primarily at public-sector applicants and certain recognized governmental bodies. Eligible applicants include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. The NOFO also notes that additional eligible entities may exist as described in the opportunity's additional eligibility guidance (referenced as an "Others" category), which typically covers certain public transit providers or authorities depending on how the program defines eligible recipients in the full notice. The funding activity category is transportation, and the program is listed under CFDA number 20.526.
This opportunity was posted and created on March 29, 2016, with an application deadline of May 13, 2016 (both the original and current closing dates are the same, indicating the deadline did not change). The funding instrument is a grant, and the opportunity category is discretionary, meaning awards are competitive and based on application merit and program priorities rather than being distributed by formula. The opportunity number is FTA 2016 003 TPM. The notice projected an estimated 100 awards, while the award ceiling field is not specified in the provided source data, suggesting applicants needed to consult the full NOFO for any cap, typical award size, or other funding limits.
Overall, the 2016 Low-No Program grant opportunity is structured to help public transit agencies and qualifying governmental entities modernize bus fleets and facilities in a way that lowers emissions, improves energy efficiency, and supports deployment of advanced transit vehicle technologies through federally administered competitive grants.
Low or No Emission Program (Low-No Program) 2016 NOFO FAQs
What is the Low or No Emission Program (Low-No Program) 2016 NOFO?
It is a discretionary (competitive) grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration (DOT-FTA). The program is intended to accelerate the shift of public transit bus fleets toward the cleanest, most energy-efficient bus technologies available.
What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The main goal is to reduce pollution and improve energy performance in public transit operations by helping agencies replace or expand bus fleets with zero-emission buses or buses that produce significantly lower emissions than conventional options.
Who administers this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Transit Administration (FTA).
Is this a formula grant or a competitive grant?
This is a discretionary grant, which means awards are competitive and based on application merit and program priorities rather than being distributed by formula.
What can grant funds be used for under this 2016 NOFO?
Grant funds can be used to purchase or lease low-emission and zero-emission transit buses. Funds may also be used for supporting infrastructure and related facilities needed to operate and maintain the new bus technology, including acquisition, construction, or leasing of those facilities.
Does the program fund infrastructure in addition to buses?
Yes. The scope includes supporting infrastructure and related facilities required to deploy and support low- or no-emission buses, such as charging or fueling infrastructure, maintenance facility modifications, or other essential supporting elements tied directly to operating the funded bus technology.
What types of buses are supported?
The NOFO supports transit buses that produce zero emissions or significantly lower emissions than conventional options. It is focused on advancing the cleanest, most energy-efficient bus technologies available for public transit fleets.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. The NOFO also indicates there may be additional eligible entities under an "Others" category described in the opportunity's additional eligibility guidance.
Are tribal governments eligible?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments are listed as eligible applicants.
Are there any other potentially eligible entity types?
Yes. The notice references an "Others" category and states that additional eligible entities may exist as described in the opportunity's additional eligibility guidance. Applicants would need to consult that guidance in the full notice to confirm.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the funding activity/category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is transportation.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program is listed under CFDA number 20.526.
What is the opportunity number?
The opportunity number is FTA 2016 003 TPM.
When was this opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted and created on March 29, 2016.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was May 13, 2016. The information provided indicates the original and current closing dates were the same, meaning the deadline did not change.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The notice projected an estimated 100 awards.
Is there an award ceiling (maximum award amount) listed?
The award ceiling field is not specified in the provided information. Applicants would need to consult the full NOFO for any cap, typical award size, or other funding limits.
What kinds of projects does this NOFO support overall?
Overall, it supports projects that modernize public transit bus fleets and related facilities to lower emissions, improve energy efficiency, and enable deployment of advanced low- or no-emission bus technologies.
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