Opportunity Information: Apply for D2008 GHG TRI
Apply for D2008 GHG TRI
- The DOT/Federal Transit Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Transit Greenhouse Gas Emissions Management Compendium" 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.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 17, 2008 and posted on Sep 16, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 3, 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 $175,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $175,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Unrestricted. Public entities (e.g., transit agencies, state and local governments) universities, nonprofit organizations for profit companies Eligible recipients include State and local government agencies, public and private transit agencies, universities, non profit organizations, consultants, legally constituted public agencies, operators of public transportation services, and private for profit organizations. All proposals must include a transit agency partner operating an existing rail transit system (an existing rail system is one carrying passengers in revenue service). Rail transit systems include heavy rail, light rail, street cars, electric trams, and commuter rail systems. All proposals must include a transit agency partner operating an existing rail transit system (an existing rail system is one carrying passengers in revenue service). Rail transit systems include heavy rail, light rail, street cars, electric trams, and commuter rail systems.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA), part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, offered a discretionary research opportunity to fund the development of a "Transit Greenhouse Gas Emissions Management Compendium." The purpose is to support FTA's strategic research goal to protect the environment and promote energy independence by providing leadership on climate change response and by reducing transportation-related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In practical terms, the project is meant to produce a single, organized resource that transit agencies can turn to when they need clear, actionable options for cutting the GHG intensity of transit service.
The main deliverable is a compendium: a centralized collection of strategies that transit agencies can use to reduce emissions, presented in a way that functions both as an information hub and as a handbook for transit managers. The intent is for the final product to be useful in real planning and decision-making, not just as a literature review. While the announcement summary does not list specific required strategy categories, the framing suggests the compendium should help agencies understand and compare approaches, likely including operational practices, technology and fleet choices, energy management, and other emissions-reduction measures relevant to transit service delivery.
This funding opportunity was issued as a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates that FTA expected to have an active role during the project period (for example, providing guidance, reviewing drafts, and coordinating to ensure the compendium meets federal research needs). FTA anticipated making one award, meaning the selected applicant would be responsible for producing the full compendium under the agreement.
Funding was limited to an estimated total of $175,000, with an award ceiling of $175,000 and an award floor of $50,000. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of the award. The opportunity was posted September 16, 2008, created September 17, 2008, and closed November 3, 2008, with an archive date of December 3, 2008.
Eligibility was broadly open ("unrestricted") to a wide range of entities, including state and local government agencies, public and private transit agencies, universities, nonprofit organizations, consultants, legally constituted public agencies, operators of public transportation services, and private for-profit organizations. However, there was a key partnership requirement: every proposal had to include a transit agency partner that operates an existing rail transit system carrying passengers in revenue service. Eligible rail modes were explicitly listed as heavy rail, light rail, streetcars, electric trams, and commuter rail. This requirement signals that FTA wanted the compendium grounded in the realities of rail transit operations and informed by an active agency with direct experience in running passenger rail service.
The opportunity falls under CFDA 20.514 (Public Transportation Research) and was managed by FTA's Office of Technology. For those needing help accessing the full announcement at the time, the listed point of contact was Jarrett Stoltzfus, Transportation Program Specialist at FTA, with contact details provided in the notice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity about?
This Federal Transit Administration (FTA) discretionary research opportunity funded the development of a "Transit Greenhouse Gas Emissions Management Compendium," a single organized resource intended to help transit agencies identify and apply practical options for reducing transportation-related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
What is the purpose of the Transit Greenhouse Gas Emissions Management Compendium?
The purpose is to support FTA's strategic research goal to protect the environment and promote energy independence by providing leadership on climate change response and by reducing transportation-related GHG emissions. Practically, the compendium is meant to give transit agencies clear, actionable options for cutting the GHG intensity of transit service.
What is the main deliverable under this opportunity?
The main deliverable is a compendium: a centralized collection of emissions-reduction strategies for transit agencies. It is intended to function as both an information hub and a handbook for transit managers.
Is the compendium intended to be a literature review only?
No. The intent is for the final product to be useful in real planning and decision-making, not just as a literature review.
What kinds of strategies is the compendium expected to cover?
The summary does not list required strategy categories. However, the framing indicates it should help agencies understand and compare approaches for lowering GHG intensity, likely including operational practices, technology and fleet choices, energy management, and other emissions-reduction measures relevant to transit service delivery.
What type of award was used for this funding opportunity?
This opportunity was issued as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award was a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates FTA expected to have an active role during the project period, such as providing guidance, reviewing drafts, and coordinating to ensure the compendium meets federal research needs.
How many awards did FTA anticipate making?
FTA anticipated making one award. The selected applicant would be responsible for producing the full compendium under the agreement.
How much funding was available?
Estimated total funding was $175,000.
What were the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling was $175,000, and the award floor was $50,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of the award.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described as unrestricted and included a wide range of entities such as state and local government agencies, public and private transit agencies, universities, nonprofit organizations, consultants, legally constituted public agencies, operators of public transportation services, and private for-profit organizations.
Was there a required partner for proposals?
Yes. Every proposal had to include a transit agency partner that operates an existing rail transit system carrying passengers in revenue service.
What rail modes were explicitly eligible for the required transit agency partner?
Eligible rail modes were explicitly listed as heavy rail, light rail, streetcars, electric trams, and commuter rail.
Does the required transit agency partner have to operate passenger service in revenue service?
Yes. The partner had to be a transit agency operating an existing rail transit system carrying passengers in revenue service.
Why did the opportunity require a rail transit agency partner?
The requirement signals that FTA wanted the compendium grounded in the realities of rail transit operations and informed by an active agency with direct experience running passenger rail service.
Which CFDA program did this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity falls under CFDA 20.514 (Public Transportation Research).
Which FTA office managed this opportunity?
It was managed by FTA's Office of Technology.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on September 16, 2008, created on September 17, 2008, and closed on November 3, 2008.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was December 3, 2008.
Who was the point of contact listed in the notice?
The listed point of contact was Jarrett Stoltzfus, Transportation Program Specialist at FTA. The notice included contact details for those needing help accessing the full announcement at the time.
What was the practical end use of the compendium for transit agencies?
The compendium was intended to be a single, organized resource agencies could turn to for clear, actionable options to reduce the GHG intensity of transit service, supporting real-world planning and decision-making.
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