Opportunity Information: Apply for FTA 2015 002 TPM
Apply for FTA 2015 002 TPM
- The DOT/Federal Transit Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Public Transportation on Indian Reservations Program Tribal Transit Program" 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 Feb 3, 2015 and posted on Dec 9, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 25, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $5,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 40 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
- Federally recognized Indian tribes or Alaska Native villages, groups, or communities as identified by the U.S. Department of Interior (DOI), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). As evidence of 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Public Transportation on Indian Reservations Program, also known as the Tribal Transit Program (TTP), is a competitive grant opportunity run by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA). Under this solicitation, FTA made about $5 million available nationwide to support public transit projects serving tribal communities. The program is authorized under 49 U.S.C. Section 5311(j) and reflects amendments made by MAP-21 (Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act). Although the notice is tied to Fiscal Year 2014 projects, FTA notes it may ultimately fund projects at a higher or lower level than the stated amount, including by applying Fiscal Year 2015 appropriations or other available funds to proposals submitted under this Notice of Funding Availability.
The central goal of the program is to strengthen and expand tribal public transportation by funding planning activities, capital investments, and, in limited cases, operating assistance. In practical terms, this can include the kinds of up-front planning needed to design or improve a transit service, the purchase or replacement of vehicles and related equipment, and infrastructure or technology that supports transit operations. Operating support is not the main focus, but the notice makes clear that it may be allowed in certain circumstances. A key condition emphasized in the announcement is that TTP funds are meant to supplement existing rural transit support and should not replace or reduce any funds tribes already receive indirectly through states under FTA's Section 5311 Formula Grants for Rural Areas program.
Within the competitive selection process, FTA highlights a policy priority around "ladders of opportunity." Projects that clearly improve access to employment, job training, education, or other opportunity-building destinations are positioned for priority consideration. The notice also signals a strong preference for projects that improve coordination and partnerships, especially those that connect tribal transit with other providers and systems such as health and medical services, education and social services, human service organizations, and other transportation providers. The idea is to support services that are not isolated, but instead make it easier for community members to reach essential services through coordinated, efficient delivery.
Eligibility is limited to federally recognized tribal entities. Specifically, applicants must be federally recognized Indian tribes or Alaska Native villages, groups, or communities as identified by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs. As proof of eligibility, the notice indicates that a tribe may submit the most current Federal Register listing from DOI/BIA showing entities recognized and eligible to receive services from BIA. In the opportunity listing, the eligible applicant type is effectively Native American tribal governments (federally recognized), even though it is categorized broadly as "Others" with clarification provided in the eligibility text.
Administratively, this opportunity is a discretionary grant (not a formula distribution), with an expected number of awards around 40. The funding opportunity number is FTA-2015-002-TPM, and the CFDA program reference is 20.509 (Formula Grants for Rural Areas), reflecting its connection to the broader rural transit program structure even though these awards are competitively selected under the tribal set-aside. The award floor is listed at $25,000 and the ceiling at $5,000,000, and the listing indicates a cost-sharing or matching requirement applies. Key dates in the posting show it was posted December 9, 2014, with an original closing date of February 18, 2015 that was later extended to February 25, 2015, and the opportunity was archived March 27, 2015.
For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement or having questions about the solicitation, the point of contact listed is Elan Flippin at the FTA Tribal Transit Program, Office of Program Management, reachable at (202) 366-3800. The notice also points applicants to FTA's current Notices of Funding Availability page for the official materials and updates associated with the opportunity.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Public Transportation on Indian Reservations Program (Tribal Transit Program or TTP)?
The Public Transportation on Indian Reservations Program, commonly called the Tribal Transit Program (TTP), is a competitive grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA). It supports public transit projects that serve tribal communities.
Is this a competitive grant or a formula grant?
This is a discretionary (competitive) grant opportunity, not a formula distribution. Projects are selected through a competitive process rather than automatically allocated by formula.
How much funding is available under this solicitation?
FTA made about $5 million available nationwide under this solicitation. The notice also states that FTA may ultimately fund projects at a higher or lower level than the stated amount.
Can FTA use funds from other fiscal years for awards under this notice?
Yes. Although the notice is tied to Fiscal Year 2014 projects, FTA indicates it may apply Fiscal Year 2015 appropriations or other available funds to proposals submitted under this Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA).
What kinds of projects does the program fund?
The program is intended to strengthen and expand tribal public transportation by funding planning activities, capital investments, and (in limited cases) operating assistance. Examples described in the notice include up-front planning to design or improve a transit service, purchase or replacement of vehicles and related equipment, and infrastructure or technology that supports transit operations.
Is operating assistance allowed?
Operating support is not the main focus of the program, but the notice states that operating assistance may be allowed in certain circumstances.
Are there restrictions on how TTP funds interact with other rural transit funds?
Yes. A key condition in the announcement is that TTP funds are intended to supplement existing rural transit support and should not replace or reduce any funds tribes already receive indirectly through states under FTA's Section 5311 Formula Grants for Rural Areas program.
What policy priorities does FTA emphasize in the competitive selection process?
FTA highlights a policy priority around "ladders of opportunity." Projects that clearly improve access to employment, job training, education, or other opportunity-building destinations are positioned for priority consideration.
Does the notice encourage coordination or partnerships?
Yes. The notice signals a strong preference for projects that improve coordination and partnerships, particularly projects that connect tribal transit with other providers and systems such as health and medical services, education and social services, human service organizations, and other transportation providers.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to federally recognized tribal entities. Applicants must be federally recognized Indian tribes or Alaska Native villages, groups, or communities as identified by the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA).
How can an applicant document or prove eligibility?
As proof of eligibility, the notice indicates that a tribe may submit the most current Federal Register listing from DOI/BIA showing entities recognized and eligible to receive services from BIA.
About how many awards does FTA expect to make?
The listing indicates an expected number of awards around 40.
What are the minimum and maximum award amounts?
The award floor is listed at $25,000 and the award ceiling is listed at $5,000,000.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The listing indicates that a cost-sharing or matching requirement applies.
What is the funding opportunity number for this solicitation?
The funding opportunity number is FTA-2015-002-TPM.
What CFDA program number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA program reference listed is 20.509 (Formula Grants for Rural Areas), reflecting the program's connection to the broader rural transit program structure, even though these particular awards are competitively selected under the tribal set-aside.
What is the legal authority for the program?
The program is authorized under 49 U.S.C. Section 5311(j) and reflects amendments made by MAP-21 (Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act).
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on December 9, 2014. The original closing date was February 18, 2015, and it was later extended to February 25, 2015.
Is the opportunity still active?
No. The opportunity listing indicates it was archived on March 27, 2015.
Who is the point of contact for questions about the solicitation?
The point of contact listed is Elan Flippin at the FTA Tribal Transit Program, Office of Program Management, reachable at (202) 366-3800.
Where can applicants find the official announcement and any updates?
The notice points applicants to FTA's current Notices of Funding Availability page for the official materials and updates associated with the opportunity.
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