Opportunity Information: Apply for FTA 2014 001 TRI
Apply for FTA 2014 001 TRI
- The DOT/Federal Transit Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Low or No Emission Vehicle Deployment Program (LoNo Program)" 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, Technical Assistance, and Training.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 10, 2014 and posted on Jan 9, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 10, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $24,900,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $24,900,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible Areas and Applicants An Eligible Area is designated as a nonattainment area for ozone or carbon monoxide under section 107(d) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7407(d)) or maintenance area, as defined in section 5303, for ozone or carbon monoxide. An Eligible Applicant is a recipient for an eligible area and designated, in accordance with the planning process under section 5303 and 5304, by a Governor of a State, responsible local officials, and publicly owned operators of public transportation, to receive and apportion amounts under section 5336 to urbanized areas of 200,000 or more in population or a State, for an urbanized area in which an eligible area as defined under section 5312(d)(5)(A)(i) is located that also has a population under 200,000 individuals, as determined by the Bureau of the Census.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Low or No Emission Vehicle Deployment Program (LoNo Program) is a discretionary Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funding opportunity under the U.S. Department of Transportation focused on helping transit agencies put cleaner bus technologies into real, day-to-day service. The program is aimed at accelerating the deployment of the cleanest and most energy-efficient U.S.-made transit buses that have already shown strong performance in testing and demonstrations, but still are not common across most transit fleets. In practical terms, the program is designed to move promising low- and zero-emission bus technologies from pilot-scale visibility into broader operational use, reducing emissions in communities that struggle with air quality issues like ozone and carbon monoxide.
For this specific Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA), the FTA announced a total of $24.9 million in Fiscal Year 2013 funds. The funding is split into two main buckets: $21.6 million reserved for the buses themselves, and $3.3 million set aside for supporting facilities and related equipment. The emphasis is not only on buying or leasing vehicles, but also on making sure agencies can actually operate them reliably, which often means investing in the infrastructure that new propulsion systems require.
The types of projects this program supports are capital-focused. Eligible activities include the acquisition or leasing of zero-emission and low-emission transit buses, along with the acquisition, construction, or leasing of supporting facilities. Those facilities can include recharging infrastructure for battery-electric buses, refueling stations for other alternative fuels, and maintenance or depot upgrades needed to safely service and store the vehicles. The overall intent is to fund complete, workable deployments rather than leaving agencies with vehicles they cannot effectively charge, fuel, maintain, or house.
This opportunity is offered under Funding Opportunity Number FTA 2014 001 TRI and is categorized as discretionary funding. The funding instruments listed include cooperative agreements, grants, and other mechanisms, indicating that the FTA may remain actively involved in oversight or project coordination depending on award structure. The associated CFDA number is 20.514 (Public Transportation Research, Technical Assistance, and Training). A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should expect to provide local or non-federal matching funds as part of the project financing plan.
Eligibility is tied closely to air quality status under the Clean Air Act. An eligible area is generally a nonattainment area for ozone or carbon monoxide (as designated under section 107(d) of the Clean Air Act) or a maintenance area for those pollutants (as defined in section 5303). Eligible applicants are recipients serving those eligible areas and properly designated through the metropolitan and statewide planning processes under sections 5303 and 5304. The eligible applicant framework includes designated recipients for large urbanized areas (200,000 or more in population) that receive and apportion funds under section 5336, as well as states applying on behalf of smaller urbanized areas (under 200,000 population) where an eligible nonattainment or maintenance area is located, based on U.S. Census determinations.
Key administrative dates for this NOFA include a posted date of January 9, 2014, with an original closing date of March 10, 2014, later extended to a current closing date of April 10, 2014. The archive date is May 10, 2014. The estimated total program funding is $24.9 million, and the listed award ceiling matches that total. The award floor is stated as $0, which typically signals that award sizes may vary widely and that the agency is not committing to a minimum award amount per recipient.
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Sean Ricketson at the FTA Office of Mobility Innovation. The full NOFA was also referenced through an FTA Notices of Funding Availability link, which would normally include the detailed selection criteria, required application components, and instructions for submission.
Low or No Emission Vehicle Deployment Program (LoNo) - FY 2013 NOFA FAQs
1) What is the Low or No Emission Vehicle Deployment Program (LoNo Program)?
The LoNo Program is a discretionary funding opportunity from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the U.S. Department of Transportation that helps transit agencies deploy cleaner bus technologies in regular, day-to-day service.
2) What is the purpose of this particular funding opportunity?
This NOFA is intended to accelerate wider operational use of the cleanest and most energy-efficient U.S.-made low- and zero-emission buses that have performed well in testing and demonstrations, but are not yet common across most transit fleets. A key goal is reducing emissions in communities with air quality challenges, especially related to ozone and carbon monoxide.
3) What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this NOFA?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FTA 2014 001 TRI.
4) How much funding is available under this NOFA?
The FTA announced a total of $24.9 million in Fiscal Year 2013 funds for this NOFA.
5) How is the $24.9 million split between project types?
The funding is divided into two main categories: $21.6 million reserved for bus projects and $3.3 million set aside for supporting facilities and related equipment.
6) What types of projects are eligible for funding?
This program supports capital-focused projects, including acquiring or leasing low-emission and zero-emission transit buses and acquiring, constructing, or leasing supporting facilities needed to operate those buses.
7) What kinds of supporting facilities and equipment are included?
Supporting facilities and related equipment can include recharging infrastructure for battery-electric buses, refueling stations for other alternative fuels, and maintenance or depot upgrades required to safely service and store the new vehicles.
8) Does the program focus only on buying buses?
No. While vehicles are a major emphasis, the program also supports infrastructure and facility investments so agencies can reliably charge, fuel, maintain, and house low- or zero-emission buses as part of a complete, workable deployment.
9) What is meant by "low-emission" and "zero-emission" buses in this NOFA?
The NOFA supports transit buses with cleaner propulsion technologies, including zero-emission options and low-emission options, with an overall emphasis on the cleanest and most energy-efficient bus technologies that are U.S.-made and have demonstrated strong performance.
10) Is this funding discretionary or formula-based?
This opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding.
11) What funding instruments might the FTA use to make awards?
The listed funding instruments include cooperative agreements, grants, and other mechanisms. This indicates the award structure may vary and, depending on the instrument, the FTA may have an active role in oversight or coordination.
12) What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA number is 20.514, listed as Public Transportation Research, Technical Assistance, and Training.
13) Is a local match or cost share required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants should plan to provide local or non-federal matching funds as part of their project financing plan.
14) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is tied to air quality status under the Clean Air Act. Eligible applicants are recipients serving eligible areas and properly designated through metropolitan and statewide planning processes under sections 5303 and 5304.
15) What qualifies as an eligible area for this program?
An eligible area is generally either (a) a nonattainment area for ozone or carbon monoxide, as designated under section 107(d) of the Clean Air Act, or (b) a maintenance area for ozone or carbon monoxide, as defined in section 5303.
16) How does eligibility work for large urbanized areas?
For urbanized areas with 200,000 or more population, designated recipients that receive and apportion funds under section 5336 are included in the eligible applicant framework, as long as they serve eligible nonattainment or maintenance areas and are properly designated through the planning process.
17) How does eligibility work for smaller urbanized areas?
For urbanized areas under 200,000 population, states may apply on behalf of those areas where an eligible nonattainment or maintenance area is located, based on U.S. Census determinations referenced in the NOFA description.
18) What is the posted date for this NOFA?
The posted date is January 9, 2014.
19) What was the original closing date, and was it extended?
The original closing date was March 10, 2014, and it was later extended.
20) What is the current closing date after the extension?
The current closing date is April 10, 2014.
21) What is the archive date for this NOFA?
The archive date is May 10, 2014.
22) What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The award ceiling is listed as $24.9 million, matching the estimated total program funding amount shown for this NOFA.
23) What does an award floor of $0 mean?
The award floor is stated as $0, which generally indicates award sizes may vary widely and that the agency is not committing to a minimum award amount per recipient.
24) What is the program trying to achieve operationally for transit agencies?
The program is designed to move promising low- and zero-emission bus technologies from pilot-scale visibility into broader, real-world operational use, including the infrastructure needed to make deployments reliable in everyday service.
25) Why is air quality specifically emphasized in this program?
The NOFA emphasizes helping communities that struggle with air quality issues related to ozone and carbon monoxide by reducing emissions through cleaner transit bus deployments.
26) Where can applicants find the full announcement and detailed instructions?
The NOFA references an FTA Notices of Funding Availability link, which would typically include selection criteria, required application components, and submission instructions.
27) Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Sean Ricketson at the FTA Office of Mobility Innovation.
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