Opportunity Information: Apply for D2008 HEV STV TRI
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- The DOT/Federal Transit Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Research Hybrid Fuel Technology Transit System" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 7, 2008 and posted on Jul 7, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 15, 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 $241,065.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $241,065.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments.
- Nonprofits Applicant or team member must be located in, or show clear benefit to the state of California. Public Transit Agencies
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Opportunity Summary:
The Research Hybrid Fuel Technology Transit System opportunity is a Federal Transit Administration (FTA) discretionary grant competition under the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) focused on advancing hybrid propulsion technology for small transit vehicles. The agency is seeking proposals that will lead to one or more cooperative agreements to demonstrate hybrid-powered small transit vehicles operating in real-world, revenue service conditions. For the purposes of this program, "small transit vehicles" are defined as vehicles under 30 feet in length, meaning the work is aimed at smaller buses and shuttle-type transit vehicles rather than full-size 40-foot coaches. The overall intent is to support the development, testing, and analysis of advanced propulsion systems in a way that produces practical performance data and lessons learned that can inform future deployment.
A key requirement is that the project must deliver a clear benefit to the state of California. This is not just a preference but a legislative constraint tied to the funding, so applicants (or team members) must be located in California or make a strong, well-supported case that California directly benefits from the project outcomes. Alongside that California-specific requirement, the work is also framed to advance broader national transit goals by helping public transportation providers evaluate cleaner and more efficient vehicle technologies through real service demonstrations rather than lab-only testing.
Funding is offered through a cooperative agreement, which typically means FTA expects to be actively involved in oversight and coordination during the project rather than simply issuing a pass-through grant. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants should plan to contribute non-federal funds or eligible in-kind support as part of the project budget. The estimated total funding available is $241,065, with an award ceiling of $241,065 and no stated minimum award amount, indicating the agency may make one award up to the full amount or potentially smaller awards depending on proposals received and program decisions.
Eligible applicants include public entities such as state governments, city or township governments, county governments, public transit agencies, and public or state-controlled institutions of higher education. The listing also notes nonprofits, but the central emphasis is on public entities, which aligns with the revenue service demonstration requirement and the transit-focused nature of the program. Applications were originally posted July 7, 2008, with a closing date of August 15, 2008, and the opportunity was later archived on September 14, 2008, meaning it is a historical funding notice rather than an open competition today.
For administrative or access questions related to the original announcement, the point of contact listed is Sean Ricketson, Transportation Management Specialist at FTA's Office of Mobility Innovation, reachable at 202-366-6678, with an office address at 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE, Washington, DC.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the "Research Hybrid Fuel Technology Transit System" opportunity?
This opportunity is a Federal Transit Administration (FTA) discretionary grant competition under the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). It focuses on advancing hybrid propulsion technology for small transit vehicles through real-world demonstrations and analysis.
What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The goal is to support projects that develop, test, and analyze advanced hybrid propulsion systems by operating hybrid-powered small transit vehicles in real-world, revenue service conditions. The intent is to generate practical performance data and lessons learned that can inform future deployment decisions.
What type of award is expected (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The funding is offered through a cooperative agreement. This generally means FTA expects to be actively involved in project oversight and coordination, rather than issuing a pass-through grant with minimal federal involvement.
What does "revenue service conditions" mean in the context of this program?
Revenue service conditions means the vehicles are expected to operate in real transit service where they are part of normal operations (for example, carrying passengers as part of a public transportation provider's service), rather than being tested only in a lab or closed-course environment.
What vehicles are considered "small transit vehicles" for this program?
For the purposes of this program, small transit vehicles are defined as vehicles under 30 feet in length. The work is aimed at smaller buses and shuttle-type transit vehicles rather than full-size 40-foot coaches.
Is there a geographic requirement tied to California?
Yes. A key requirement is that the project must deliver a clear benefit to the state of California. This is described as a legislative constraint tied to the funding.
Do applicants have to be located in California?
The information indicates applicants (or team members) must be located in California or provide a strong, well-supported case that California directly benefits from the project outcomes.
How does this opportunity relate to broader national transit goals?
In addition to the California-specific requirement, the work is framed to advance broader national transit goals by helping public transportation providers evaluate cleaner and more efficient vehicle technologies through real service demonstrations rather than lab-only testing.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding available is $241,065.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $241,065.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount is stated.
Will FTA make one award or multiple awards?
The notice indicates the agency may make one award up to the full amount or potentially make smaller awards depending on proposals received and program decisions.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants should plan to contribute non-federal funds or eligible in-kind support as part of the project budget.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include public entities such as state governments, city or township governments, county governments, public transit agencies, and public or state-controlled institutions of higher education. The listing also notes nonprofits, but emphasizes public entities.
Why does eligibility emphasize public entities?
The central emphasis on public entities aligns with the revenue service demonstration requirement and the transit-focused nature of the program.
When was the application period?
Applications were originally posted on July 7, 2008, with a closing date of August 15, 2008.
Is this opportunity currently open?
No. The opportunity was archived on September 14, 2008, meaning it is a historical funding notice rather than an open competition today.
Who was the point of contact for administrative or access questions?
The point of contact listed is Sean Ricketson, Transportation Management Specialist at FTA's Office of Mobility Innovation.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Sean Ricketson was listed as reachable by phone at 202-366-6678. The office address provided is 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE, Washington, DC.
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