Opportunity Information: Apply for FTA 2011 024 TTP
Apply for FTA 2011 024 TTP
- The DOT/Federal Transit Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Funding Availability Solicitation of Grant Proposals for FY 2011 Tribal Transit Program Funds" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.509 Formula Grants for Rural Areas.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 25, 2011 and posted on Jul 25, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 26, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $15,075,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants include Federally recognized Indian tribes or Alaska Native villages, groups, or communities as identified by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) in the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI). To be an eligible recipient, a tribe must have the requisite legal, financial and technical capabilities to receive and administer Federal funds under this program. To verify federal recognition a tribe may submit a copy of the most up to date Federal Register notice published by DOI, BIA Entities Recognized and Eligible to Receive Service from the United States Bureau of Indian Affairs. Applicants must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR)database and maintain an active CCR registration with current information at all times during which it has an active Federal award or an application or plan under consideration by FTA.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) within the U.S. Department of Transportation announced a competitive grant opportunity for Fiscal Year 2011 under the Tribal Transit Program (TTP), formally known as the Public Transportation on Indian Reservations Program. This program was created when SAFETEA-LU (Public Law 109-59) amended 49 U.S.C. 5311(c), allowing FTA to make direct grants to Indian tribes for public transportation activities that are eligible under the Section 5311 Nonurbanized Area Formula Program. In practical terms, this notice invites federally recognized tribes to apply for funding to plan, build, expand, or operate public transit services that serve rural or nonurbanized areas on or near Indian reservations.
For FY 2011, FTA made a total of $15,075,000 available for discretionary (competitive) allocation. The funding is intended to support tribal public transit through planning activities, capital projects, and operating assistance. The notice also emphasizes an important policy point from the SAFETEA-LU conference report: the tribal set-aside is not supposed to replace or reduce any Section 5311 funds that tribes may already receive through their states. Instead, TTP funds are meant to complement existing Section 5311 support, helping tribes start new transit services, improve service quality and coverage, or strengthen long-term transit capacity without jeopardizing other rural transit resources.
The opportunity is listed as Funding Opportunity Number FTA 2011 024 TTP and is categorized as a discretionary grant in the transportation funding area. The associated CFDA number is 20.509 (Formula Grants for Rural Areas), reflecting its tie to the broader Section 5311 program even though these particular funds are competitively awarded. The notice states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which reduces the financial barrier for tribes that may have limited local revenue available for transit.
Eligibility is focused on federally recognized Indian tribes and Alaska Native entities, including Alaska Native villages, groups, or communities, as recognized by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) in the U.S. Department of the Interior. Beyond federal recognition, applicants must be capable of administering federal funds, meaning they need sufficient legal authority, financial systems, and technical capacity to manage the grant responsibly and comply with federal requirements. To confirm recognition, a tribe may submit the most current Federal Register notice from DOI/BIA listing entities recognized and eligible to receive services. Applicants must also be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database and keep that registration active and up to date for the duration of the application review and any resulting award.
Key dates in the announcement show it was posted on July 25, 2011, with an application deadline (closing date) of September 26, 2011, and an archive date of October 26, 2011. The listing does not specify an award ceiling or floor, indicating awards could vary based on project scope, merit, and the level of available funds, rather than being constrained by a stated minimum or maximum in the notice summary.
For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement or seeking further clarification, the notice provides a point of contact at FTA: Lorna Wilson in the Office of Program Management, reachable at (202) 366-0893 or by email at Lorna.Wilson@dot.gov. The full announcement was also published in the Federal Register (July 25, 2011, page reference 18563), which typically contains the detailed application instructions, selection criteria, and program requirements that govern how proposals are evaluated and how funds can be used.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this grant opportunity?
This is a competitive (discretionary) grant opportunity announced by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), U.S. Department of Transportation, for Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 under the Tribal Transit Program (TTP), formally known as the Public Transportation on Indian Reservations Program.
2) What is the purpose of the Tribal Transit Program (TTP) funding described here?
The funding is intended to support public transit in rural or nonurbanized areas on or near Indian reservations. The notice invites eligible tribes to apply for funding to plan, build, expand, or operate public transit services.
3) How much funding is available under this FY 2011 competitive opportunity?
FTA made a total of $15,075,000 available for discretionary (competitive) allocation for FY 2011.
4) What kinds of activities can this funding support?
The notice states the funding is intended to support tribal public transit through:
- Planning activities
- Capital projects
- Operating assistance
5) How does this program relate to Section 5311 (Nonurbanized Area Formula Program)?
The program was created when SAFETEA-LU (Public Law 109-59) amended 49 U.S.C. 5311(c), allowing FTA to make direct grants to Indian tribes for public transportation activities that are eligible under the Section 5311 Nonurbanized Area Formula Program. Although tied to Section 5311 eligibility, this particular opportunity is a discretionary (competitive) allocation.
6) Is the Tribal Transit Program set-aside meant to replace Section 5311 funds tribes may already receive through states?
No. The notice highlights a policy point from the SAFETEA-LU conference report: the tribal set-aside is not intended to replace or reduce any Section 5311 funds that tribes may already receive through their states. Instead, TTP funds are meant to complement existing Section 5311 support.
7) What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FTA 2011 024 TTP.
8) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA number is 20.509 (Formula Grants for Rural Areas).
9) What type of grant is this?
It is categorized as a discretionary (competitive) grant in the transportation funding area.
10) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is focused on federally recognized Indian tribes and Alaska Native entities, including Alaska Native villages, groups, or communities, as recognized by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) in the U.S. Department of the Interior.
11) What does “federally recognized†mean for this application?
The notice indicates that recognition is based on entities recognized by DOI/BIA. To confirm recognition, a tribe may submit the most current Federal Register notice from DOI/BIA listing entities recognized and eligible to receive services.
12) Are there administrative or capacity expectations for applicants?
Yes. Beyond federal recognition, applicants must be capable of administering federal funds. The notice describes this as having sufficient legal authority, financial systems, and technical capacity to manage the grant responsibly and comply with federal requirements.
13) Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No. The notice states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
14) Do award amounts have a stated minimum (floor) or maximum (ceiling)?
The listing does not specify an award ceiling or floor. The notice summary indicates that awards could vary based on project scope, merit, and the level of available funds.
15) When was this funding opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on July 25, 2011.
16) What is the application deadline for this opportunity?
The closing date (application deadline) listed is September 26, 2011.
17) When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is October 26, 2011.
18) Are applicants required to be registered in CCR?
Yes. The notice states that applicants must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database and must keep the registration active and up to date for the duration of the application review and any resulting award.
19) Where can applicants find the full official announcement and details?
The notice states the full announcement was published in the Federal Register on July 25, 2011 (page reference 18563). The Federal Register publication typically contains detailed application instructions, selection criteria, and program requirements.
20) Who can be contacted for questions or help with the announcement?
The point of contact listed is Lorna Wilson, Office of Program Management, Federal Transit Administration (FTA). Phone: (202) 366-0893. Email: Lorna.Wilson@dot.gov.
21) What is the legal basis mentioned for allowing direct grants to tribes?
The notice explains that SAFETEA-LU (Public Law 109-59) amended 49 U.S.C. 5311(c), which allows FTA to make direct grants to Indian tribes for eligible public transportation activities under Section 5311.
22) What kinds of service areas does this funding focus on?
The notice emphasizes rural or nonurbanized areas on or near Indian reservations.
23) How are TTP funds intended to help tribes, according to the notice?
The notice explains that TTP funds are meant to complement existing rural transit resources by helping tribes start new transit services, improve service quality and coverage, or strengthen long-term transit capacity, without jeopardizing other Section 5311 support received through states.
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