Opportunity Information: Apply for DOT FTA TODTA FY2015
Apply for DOT FTA TODTA FY2015
- The DOT/Federal Transit Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Public Transportation/Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Technical Assistance Initiative" 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 Feb 11, 2015 and posted on Feb 11, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 10, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $4,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $4,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- Eligible proposers are national non profit organizations with technical expertise in public transportation, transit oriented development, land use, urban planning, public finance, affordable housing, environmental justice and community based economic development. Eligible proposers must demonstrate that they are the primary applicant in partnership with one or more external strategic partner(s) with a substantial interest and involvement in the project. Eligible proposers must demonstrate the ability to establish and deploy the technical assistance team within the first quarter after execution of the cooperative agreement. Eligible proposers must demonstrate the capacity to travel to specified locations throughout the United States in order to provide on site technical assistance as specified by FTA. Eligible proposers must have existing facilities, office equipment, computers, technology networks, and telecommunications. FTA will award one (1) cooperative agreement that will be between FTA and the selected proposer, which must have a substantial interest in the project and must not simply act as a pass through for funds. The selected proposer will be directly responsible for the delivery of all services and products. Individuals, for profit entities, public and Federal agencies are not eligible to apply directly for this solicitation. However, individuals, for profit entities, public and Federal agencies are eligible to participate as third parties under the direction and leadership of eligible proposers.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Public Transportation/Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Technical Assistance Initiative is a Federal Transit Administration (FTA) competitive funding opportunity designed to provide hands-on technical assistance to communities working on transit-oriented development around public transportation stations. The initiative is framed as part of the broader federal "Ladders of Opportunity" effort, with an emphasis on helping places use transit investments to expand access to jobs, housing, and services, particularly in economically distressed communities. Rather than funding construction or capital projects directly, this program funds the delivery of expertise, planning support, and on-the-ground assistance that can help communities shape equitable, transit-supportive land use and development outcomes near transit.
FTA planned to award a single cooperative agreement under this solicitation, meaning the recipient would work closely with FTA and carry out a defined national technical assistance program under federal direction and oversight. The total amount budgeted was up to $4,000,000 over a four-year period, with an award ceiling of $4,000,000 and an award floor of $1,000,000. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement. The opportunity was posted February 11, 2015, with an application deadline of April 10, 2015, and it was archived May 10, 2015. The funding is associated with CFDA 20.514 (Public Transportation Research, Technical Assistance, and Training) and falls under the transportation funding activity category.
The program focuses on assembling and deploying a multidisciplinary technical assistance team that can support TOD-related activities in real communities across the United States. FTA explicitly sought practical expertise spanning public transportation and TOD as well as land use and urban planning, public finance, affordable housing, environmental justice, and community-based economic development. The intent is to provide integrated support that reflects how TOD actually works in practice: coordinating transit service and station-area planning with zoning and land use decisions, financing strategies, housing affordability goals, and community priorities, while also addressing equity and environmental justice concerns.
Eligibility was limited to national nonprofit organizations. Both 501(c)(3) nonprofits and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status could apply, as long as they were not institutions of higher education. The lead applicant had to be the primary proposer and could not simply serve as a pass-through for federal funds; the selected organization would be directly responsible for delivering all services and products. Applicants were required to partner with one or more external strategic partners who had substantial interest and involvement in the project, signaling that FTA expected a consortium-style approach where the lead nonprofit coordinates specialized partners to cover the full range of needed expertise. While for-profit firms, individuals, and public or federal agencies could not apply as the direct applicant, they could participate as third parties under the direction and leadership of an eligible nonprofit proposer.
FTA also set clear capacity and readiness expectations. Proposers had to show they could stand up and deploy the technical assistance team within the first quarter after the cooperative agreement was executed, indicating a need for an organization that is operationally prepared and can move quickly. Because the technical assistance would include on-site work in locations specified by FTA, applicants needed to demonstrate the ability to travel nationally to provide in-person support. Basic organizational infrastructure was also required, including existing facilities, office equipment, computers, technology networks, and telecommunications, reinforcing that this was intended for established organizations capable of managing a national technical assistance program.
In practical terms, this opportunity funded a national nonprofit-led effort to help communities plan and implement equitable, transit-supportive development around transit stations. It emphasized cross-sector expertise (transportation, housing, planning, finance, and equity), direct delivery of services (not subgranting as the primary function), and the ability to respond quickly and travel to provide on-the-ground assistance where FTA identifies needs. For questions about accessing the full announcement, the notice listed Kimberly Gayle at (202) 366-1429 as the contact.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the National Public Transportation/Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Technical Assistance Initiative?
It is a Federal Transit Administration (FTA) competitive funding opportunity intended to provide hands-on technical assistance to communities working on transit-oriented development (TOD) around public transportation stations. The emphasis is on using transit investments to expand access to jobs, housing, and services, particularly in economically distressed communities, as part of the broader federal "Ladders of Opportunity" effort.
What does the program fund?
The program funds the delivery of expertise and technical assistance, including planning support and on-the-ground assistance. It is designed to help communities shape equitable, transit-supportive land use and development outcomes near transit.
Does this grant fund construction or capital projects?
No. The initiative does not fund construction or capital projects directly. It funds technical assistance services and related products that support TOD planning and implementation.
How many awards did FTA plan to make under this solicitation?
FTA planned to award a single cooperative agreement under the solicitation.
What is a cooperative agreement in this context?
A cooperative agreement means the recipient would work closely with FTA and carry out a defined national technical assistance program under federal direction and oversight.
What is the total funding amount and period of performance?
The total amount budgeted was up to $4,000,000 over a four-year period.
What are the minimum and maximum award amounts?
The award ceiling was $4,000,000 and the award floor was $1,000,000.
Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
When was the opportunity posted and when were applications due?
The opportunity was posted on February 11, 2015, and the application deadline was April 10, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
It was archived on May 10, 2015.
What CFDA number is associated with this funding?
The funding is associated with CFDA 20.514 (Public Transportation Research, Technical Assistance, and Training).
What is the funding activity category?
It falls under the transportation funding activity category.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to national nonprofit organizations. Both 501(c)(3) nonprofits and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status could apply, as long as they were not institutions of higher education.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
No. Institutions of higher education were not eligible to apply as the applicant.
Can for-profit firms, individuals, or government agencies apply as the lead applicant?
No. For-profit firms, individuals, and public or federal agencies could not apply as the direct applicant.
Can ineligible entities still participate in the project?
Yes. For-profit firms, individuals, and public or federal agencies could participate as third parties under the direction and leadership of an eligible nonprofit proposer.
What role did FTA expect the lead nonprofit to play?
The lead applicant had to be the primary proposer and could not simply serve as a pass-through for federal funds. The selected organization would be directly responsible for delivering all services and products under the national technical assistance program.
Were partnerships required?
Yes. Applicants were required to partner with one or more external strategic partners who had substantial interest and involvement in the project.
What kind of approach did FTA anticipate for delivering technical assistance?
FTA signaled a consortium-style approach in which the lead national nonprofit coordinates specialized partners to cover the full range of expertise needed for TOD technical assistance.
What types of expertise did FTA specifically seek on the technical assistance team?
FTA sought practical expertise spanning public transportation and TOD, land use and urban planning, public finance, affordable housing, environmental justice, and community-based economic development.
What is the overall intent of assembling a multidisciplinary team?
The intent was to provide integrated, real-world support that reflects how TOD works in practice: coordinating transit service and station-area planning with zoning and land use decisions, financing strategies, housing affordability goals, and community priorities, while addressing equity and environmental justice concerns.
How quickly did the selected recipient need to mobilize after award?
Proposers had to demonstrate they could stand up and deploy the technical assistance team within the first quarter after the cooperative agreement was executed.
Did the technical assistance include on-site work?
Yes. The technical assistance would include on-site work in locations specified by FTA.
Did applicants need to demonstrate the ability to travel nationally?
Yes. Because on-site work was part of the technical assistance, applicants needed to demonstrate the ability to travel nationally to provide in-person support.
What organizational infrastructure did applicants need to have in place?
Applicants were expected to have basic organizational infrastructure such as existing facilities, office equipment, computers, technology networks, and telecommunications, consistent with operating a national technical assistance program.
In simple terms, what was this opportunity designed to accomplish?
It funded a national nonprofit-led effort to help communities plan and implement equitable, transit-supportive development around transit stations, emphasizing cross-sector expertise, direct delivery of services (not subgranting as the primary function), and readiness to provide on-the-ground assistance where FTA identified needs.
Who was the listed point of contact for questions about accessing the full announcement?
The notice listed Kimberly Gayle as the contact at (202) 366-1429.
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