Opportunity Information: Apply for D2008 FTA TRTR TPM
Apply for D2008 FTA TRTR TPM
- The DOT/Federal Transit Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Tribal Transit Program (TTP)" 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 May 28, 2008 and posted on May 28, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 19, 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 $12,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $12,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Federally recognized Indian tribes or Alaskan Native villages, groups or communities as identified by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) in the U.S. Department of the Interior.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Tribal Transit Program (TTP) is a Federal Transit Administration (FTA) discretionary grant opportunity that, in FY 2008, makes $12,000,000 available to support public transportation projects for federally recognized Indian tribes and eligible Alaska Native villages, groups, or communities identified by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). The program sits within the U.S. Department of Transportation and is tied to CFDA 20.509, Formula Grants for Rural Areas, which is the long-running rural transit program under 49 U.S.C. 5311. For FY 2008, funding is awarded through a competitive selection process described in the May 21, 2008 Federal Register notice and the corresponding solicitation materials.
The key purpose of the TTP is to direct rural transit resources to tribal communities by allowing tribes to apply directly to FTA as direct recipients, rather than only participating through state-administered pass-through arrangements. The program was created by Section 3013 of SAFETEA-LU, which set aside $45 million from the Section 5311 Nonurbanized Area Formula Grants Program for FY 2006 through FY 2009 specifically to be apportioned for grants directly to tribes. Before SAFETEA-LU established this set-aside, tribes could still benefit from Section 5311 funds, but typically only as subrecipients under state programs. The shift to direct eligibility is a major structural change because it gives tribes more control over project design, grant management, and long-term transit planning.
Eligible projects under the FY 2008 TTP are broadly defined as any purpose that is eligible under the Section 5311 rural program. In practical terms, that generally covers planning, capital purchases, and operating assistance for transit services in rural and nonurbanized areas, such as starting or expanding fixed-route or demand-response service, purchasing vehicles, improving bus stops and related passenger facilities, and supporting the operations needed to keep service running. The opportunity listing states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement for this funding round, which can reduce barriers for communities that may not have ready access to local match funds.
From an applicant eligibility standpoint, the program is limited to federally recognized Indian tribes and Alaska Native entities (villages, groups, or communities) recognized by BIA. The grant instrument is a standard federal grant, and the award amount is described with an overall ceiling equal to the total available funding for the year ($12,000,000) and no specified minimum award floor. This implies that award sizes can vary significantly depending on project scope and the selection outcomes.
Timing details for this specific FY 2008 competition include a posted and creation date of May 28, 2008, with the application deadline updated to August 19, 2008 (originally August 21, 2008). The opportunity was later archived on September 20, 2008, reflecting that it was a time-limited solicitation tied to the FY 2008 discretionary allocation.
Congress also signaled an important policy guardrail in the SAFETEA-LU conference report: TTP funds were intended to supplement, not replace or reduce, the Section 5311 funding that tribes might already receive through state-administered rural transit programs. In other words, the TTP was designed to add a dedicated tribal pathway for transit investment, rather than shifting existing tribal transit support away from states and into a new program.
For applicants or stakeholders needing assistance or unable to access the announcement online, the notice provides a point of contact at FTA: Lorna R. Wilson, Transportation Specialist, Office of Transit Programs, Federal Transit Administration, Washington, D.C., phone (202) 366-0893, fax (202) 366-7951.
Tribal Transit Program (TTP) FY 2008 Grant - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Tribal Transit Program (TTP)?
The Tribal Transit Program (TTP) is a Federal Transit Administration (FTA) discretionary grant opportunity within the U.S. Department of Transportation. In FY 2008, it makes $12,000,000 available to support public transportation projects for eligible tribal communities.
Which federal agency runs this funding opportunity?
The program is administered by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), which is part of the U.S. Department of Transportation.
How much funding is available under the FY 2008 TTP competition?
The FY 2008 competition makes a total of $12,000,000 available.
Is TTP a formula grant or a discretionary/competitive grant?
For FY 2008, TTP funding is awarded through a competitive selection process described in the May 21, 2008 Federal Register notice and the corresponding solicitation materials.
What is the program connected to (CFDA and statute)?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA 20.509, Formula Grants for Rural Areas, under 49 U.S.C. 5311 (the rural/nonurbanized transit program). The set-aside for tribal grants was created by Section 3013 of SAFETEA-LU.
Why was the TTP created?
The TTP was created to direct rural transit resources to tribal communities by allowing tribes to apply directly to FTA as direct recipients, rather than only participating through state-administered pass-through arrangements.
How is TTP different from how tribes historically accessed Section 5311 funds?
Before the SAFETEA-LU set-aside, tribes could benefit from Section 5311 funds but typically only as subrecipients under state rural transit programs. TTP is a structural change because it gives tribes direct eligibility and more control over project design, grant management, and long-term transit planning.
Who is eligible to apply for the FY 2008 TTP funds?
Eligible applicants are federally recognized Indian tribes and eligible Alaska Native villages, groups, or communities identified by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA).
Are non-tribal entities eligible to apply?
Based on the listing, eligibility is limited to federally recognized Indian tribes and eligible Alaska Native entities recognized/identified by BIA.
What kinds of projects can be funded under TTP in FY 2008?
Eligible projects are broadly defined as any purpose eligible under the Section 5311 rural program. In practical terms, this generally includes planning, capital purchases, and operating assistance for transit services in rural and nonurbanized areas.
What are examples of eligible transit activities mentioned for FY 2008?
Examples described include starting or expanding fixed-route or demand-response service, purchasing vehicles, improving bus stops and related passenger facilities, and supporting operations needed to keep service running.
Does the FY 2008 TTP round require a local match or cost share?
No. The opportunity listing states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement for this funding round.
What is the grant instrument for awards?
The award is made as a standard federal grant.
Is there a minimum or maximum award size for individual projects?
The overall ceiling is the total available FY 2008 funding amount ($12,000,000), and no minimum award floor is specified. This implies individual award sizes may vary depending on project scope and selection outcomes.
How are projects selected for funding in FY 2008?
Selections are made through the competitive process described in the May 21, 2008 Federal Register notice and the associated solicitation materials.
What are the key dates for the FY 2008 TTP competition?
The opportunity shows a posted/creation date of May 28, 2008. The application deadline was updated to August 19, 2008 (originally August 21, 2008). The opportunity was later archived on September 20, 2008.
What does it mean that the opportunity was archived?
The archive date (September 20, 2008) indicates it was a time-limited solicitation tied to FY 2008 discretionary funding and is no longer an active posting for submissions.
What policy guidance exists about how TTP relates to other Section 5311 funding tribes may receive?
The SAFETEA-LU conference report stated TTP funds were intended to supplement, not replace or reduce, the Section 5311 funding that tribes might already receive through state-administered rural transit programs.
Where did the TTP set-aside funding come from?
SAFETEA-LU Section 3013 set aside $45 million from the Section 5311 Nonurbanized Area Formula Grants Program for FY 2006 through FY 2009 to be apportioned for grants directly to tribes.
Who can applicants contact for help or if they cannot access the announcement online?
The notice provides an FTA point of contact: Lorna R. Wilson, Transportation Specialist, Office of Transit Programs, Federal Transit Administration, Washington, D.C., phone (202) 366-0893, fax (202) 366-7951.
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