Opportunity Information: Apply for D2008 ATPL 650 001
Apply for D2008 ATPL 650 001
- The DOT/Federal Transit Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Funding Availability Alternative Transportation in Parks and Public Lands 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 Dec 17, 2007 and posted on Dec 17, 2007.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 29, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $23,780,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $5,945,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 50 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: City or township governments State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) County governments.
- Any federally owned or managed park, refuge, or recreational area that is open to the general public including a unit of the National Park System a unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System a recreational area managed by the Bureau of Land Management a unit of the National Forest System State governments County governments City or township governments Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) and Other (Federal land management agencies) Eligible applicants are 1) a Federal land management agency and 2) a State, tribal, or local governmental authority with jurisdiction over land in the vicinity of an eligible area acting with the consent of the Federal land management agency or other governmental or nongovernmental participant.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Notice of Funding Availability for the Alternative Transportation in Parks and Public Lands (ATPPL) Program is a discretionary federal grant opportunity for fiscal year 2008 administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) in partnership with the Department of the Interior and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service. The program is designed to support transportation solutions that both protect nationally significant parks and other federal public lands and improve the experience of visitors. In practical terms, it targets the kinds of transportation investments that can reduce congestion, limit vehicle impacts, improve access, and make it easier and more enjoyable for the public to move around within and near these protected areas.
This funding focuses specifically on alternative transportation systems serving parks and public lands. Eligible concepts include traditional transit-like services such as buses and rail, as well as other publicly or privately owned conveyances that provide service to the public on a regular basis, including sightseeing services. The definition is intentionally broad and also covers non-motorized transportation systems, meaning projects can include infrastructure and facilities that support pedestrians, bicycles, and non-motorized watercraft. The program funds capital expenses and planning expenses, so applicants may propose either tangible build-and-buy components (for example, vehicles or facilities) or the planning work needed to design and advance alternative transportation systems.
Eligibility is centered on federal land management participation. Applicants may be (1) a federal land management agency, or (2) a state, tribal, or local governmental authority with jurisdiction over land near an eligible area, as long as they are acting with the consent of the relevant federal land management agency. The eligible land units include federally owned or managed parks, refuges, or recreation areas that are open to the general public, including units of the National Park System, the National Wildlife Refuge System, Bureau of Land Management recreation areas, and units of the National Forest System. The eligible applicant categories explicitly include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments, along with federal land management agencies (and other participants as described in the full notice).
For FY 2008, the opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number D2008 ATPL 650 001) anticipated making about 50 awards with an estimated total funding amount of $23,780,000. Individual award amounts could range from $0 up to an award ceiling of $5,945,000, with no stated award floor. The funding instrument type is listed as "Grant" (and "Other"), and the activity category is transportation. The CFDA number associated with this program is 20.520, Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in the Parks. A notable feature of this posting is that it indicates no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
The solicitation timeline shows the opportunity was posted on December 17, 2007, with an original and current closing date of February 29, 2008, and an archive date of March 30, 2008. Applicants were directed to the Federal Register notice dated December 13, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 239) for complete details on project eligibility, selection considerations, and application instructions, and to the FTA ATPPL website (www.fta.dot.gov/atppl) for additional program information. Questions about accessing the announcement could be directed to Scott Faulk, Program Analyst at the Federal Transit Administration, U.S. DOT, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590, phone 202-366-1660, email scott.faulk@dot.gov.
Alternative Transportation in Parks and Public Lands (ATPPL) Program (FY 2008) FAQs
What is the ATPPL Program funding opportunity?
The Alternative Transportation in Parks and Public Lands (ATPPL) Program is a discretionary federal grant opportunity for fiscal year (FY) 2008. It is administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) in partnership with the Department of the Interior and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service.
What is the purpose of the ATPPL Program?
The program supports transportation solutions that protect nationally significant parks and other federal public lands while improving the visitor experience. It focuses on transportation investments that can reduce congestion, limit vehicle impacts, improve access, and make it easier for visitors to travel within and near protected public land areas.
What types of projects does this funding support?
This funding focuses on alternative transportation systems serving parks and public lands. Eligible concepts include transit-like services such as buses and rail, as well as other conveyances that provide regular service to the public, including sightseeing services. The program also covers non-motorized transportation systems, such as infrastructure and facilities supporting pedestrians, bicycles, and non-motorized watercraft.
Are both motorized and non-motorized transportation projects eligible?
Yes. The definition of alternative transportation in this opportunity is broad. It includes traditional services like buses and rail, other publicly or privately owned conveyances that serve the public on a regular basis (including sightseeing services), and non-motorized transportation systems (including facilities for walking, biking, and non-motorized watercraft).
Does the program fund planning, capital costs, or both?
Both. The ATPPL Program funds capital expenses and planning expenses. Applicants may propose tangible build-and-buy components (such as vehicles or facilities) and/or planning work needed to design and advance alternative transportation systems.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is centered on federal land management participation. Applicants may be a federal land management agency, or a state, tribal, or local governmental authority with jurisdiction over land near an eligible area, as long as the applicant is acting with the consent of the relevant federal land management agency.
Which governmental entities are explicitly included as eligible applicants?
The eligible applicant categories explicitly include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments, along with federal land management agencies (and other participants as described in the full notice).
What federal lands or sites are considered eligible areas?
Eligible land units include federally owned or managed parks, refuges, or recreation areas that are open to the general public. Examples listed include units of the National Park System, the National Wildlife Refuge System, Bureau of Land Management recreation areas, and units of the National Forest System.
Can a state, tribal, or local government apply without a federal land management agency involved?
No. A state, tribal, or local governmental authority may apply only if it is acting with the consent of the relevant federal land management agency for the eligible area.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is D2008 ATPL 650 001.
How many awards were expected to be made under this FY 2008 opportunity?
The notice anticipated making about 50 awards.
What was the estimated total funding amount for FY 2008?
The estimated total funding amount was $23,780,000.
What was the possible size of an individual award?
Individual awards could range from $0 up to an award ceiling of $5,945,000. No award floor was stated.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No. The posting indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type is listed as "Grant" (and "Other").
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is transportation.
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
The CFDA number associated with this program is 20.520, Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in the Parks.
When was this opportunity posted?
The solicitation was posted on December 17, 2007.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed was February 29, 2008.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed was March 30, 2008.
Where can applicants find the complete eligibility and application instructions?
Applicants were directed to the Federal Register notice dated December 13, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 239) for complete details on project eligibility, selection considerations, and application instructions.
Is there a program website for additional information?
Yes. The notice points to the FTA ATPPL website at www.fta.dot.gov/atppl for additional program information.
Who can be contacted with questions about accessing the announcement?
Questions about accessing the announcement could be directed to Scott Faulk, Program Analyst at the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), U.S. DOT, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590, phone 202-366-1660, email scott.faulk@dot.gov.
Which federal agencies partnered on this program?
The program was administered by FTA in partnership with the Department of the Interior and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service.
Does the program allow privately owned transportation services?
Yes, as described in the notice. Eligible concepts include publicly or privately owned conveyances that provide service to the public on a regular basis, including sightseeing services.
Is this opportunity limited to projects inside park boundaries?
The notice describes alternative transportation systems serving parks and public lands and emphasizes improving movement within and near these protected areas. It also allows applications from state, tribal, or local authorities with jurisdiction over land near an eligible area (with consent of the relevant federal land management agency).
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