Opportunity Information: Apply for FTA 09002 TPM UWR
Apply for FTA 09002 TPM UWR
- The DOT/Federal Transit Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "United We Ride State/Tribal Mobility Management Coordination Grants solicitation for Proposals and Technical Assistance/Training Available" 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 Dec 11, 2008 and posted on Dec 11, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 12, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments).
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Opportunity Summary:
The United We Ride (UWR) State/Tribal Mobility Management Coordination Grants program is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on behalf of the Federal Interagency Coordinating Council on Access and Mobility (CCAM). It invites proposals from state governments, federally recognized tribal governments, and tribal organizations or associations/consortia that want to strengthen how transportation is coordinated across human service systems. The central idea is to help states and tribal partners build practical coordination capacity so that people who rely on multiple public and human service programs can actually get where they need to go, when they need to go, in a way that is responsive to individual circumstances rather than one-size-fits-all service patterns.
The program makes a total of $1.5 million available, with individual awards up to $300,000 and an expected total of about 10 awards. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed. The funding is tied to CFDA 20.514 (Public Transportation Research), and the activity category is transportation. The solicitation was posted on December 11, 2008, with an application deadline of February 12, 2009, and it was later archived on March 14, 2009. While the dates reflect the original competition window, the structure and goals of the solicitation are still useful as a reference point for how FTA framed mobility management coordination at the time.
The purpose of the grants is to support the development of transportation coordination capabilities within local or regional human service networks, with a strong emphasis on individualized customer needs. The intended beneficiaries include persons and families with low income, people with disabilities, older adults, and youth, especially those who must navigate multiple systems to access jobs, training, medical care, education, and supportive services. The solicitation explicitly points to mobility needs within networks such as workforce development, health care, aging services, youth programs, disability services, education, housing supports, veteran services, and other social service or human service systems. In practice, that means the grant is aimed at the connective tissue between programs: aligning policies, improving referral pathways, clarifying eligibility and access points, and making transportation coordination more reliable and understandable for end users.
Eligible projects can include building educational programs, delivering training, offering technical assistance activities, and designing or testing mobility management coordination pilots embedded in or serving these human service networks. The focus is on planning, coordination, capacity-building, and systems-level improvements that help communities organize transportation resources more effectively around customer needs. The opportunity also notes that FTA-funded technical assistance and training resources are available and may be useful either when preparing an application or when implementing an awarded project, suggesting that applicants were expected to leverage existing federal guidance and learning supports rather than start from scratch.
At the same time, the solicitation draws clear boundaries around what the money is not for. These grants are not intended to pay for the capital or operating costs of specific transportation services, and they are not meant to fund transportation brokerage programs themselves. In other words, the funding is not designed to buy vehicles, run fixed routes, or directly subsidize rides. Instead, it is meant to improve coordination mechanisms and mobility management capacity so that existing transportation and human service resources can be used more effectively and in a more customer-centered way. Another key requirement is that proposed projects should be new or expanded activities, rather than simply continuing or maintaining work that is already funded through other sources.
For applicants looking for the official published notice, the solicitation references a Federal Register notice (Volume 73, Number 221, November 14, 2008, page 67568). The listed point of contact for access issues or questions was Douglas Birnie at the Federal Transit Administration, reachable by phone at 202-366-1666, fax at 202-366-3394, or email at UnitedWeRide@dot.gov, with a mailing address at 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Room E46-309, Washington, DC 20590.
United We Ride (UWR) State/Tribal Mobility Management Coordination Grants - FAQs
What is the United We Ride (UWR) State/Tribal Mobility Management Coordination Grants program?
It is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on behalf of the Federal Interagency Coordinating Council on Access and Mobility (CCAM). The program supports efforts to strengthen transportation coordination across human service systems through mobility management coordination.
What is the main goal of this grant program?
The central goal is to build practical coordination capacity so transportation works better for people who rely on multiple public and human service programs. The emphasis is on improving how systems work together so individuals can get where they need to go in ways that reflect their specific circumstances, rather than one-size-fits-all service patterns.
Who can apply for this grant?
Eligible applicants include state governments, federally recognized tribal governments, and tribal organizations or associations/consortia.
What types of needs or populations does the program aim to benefit?
The intended beneficiaries include persons and families with low income, people with disabilities, older adults, and youth, particularly those who must navigate multiple systems to access jobs, training, medical care, education, and supportive services.
What kinds of human service networks are specifically mentioned in the solicitation?
The opportunity points to mobility needs within networks such as workforce development, health care, aging services, youth programs, disability services, education, housing supports, veteran services, and other social service or human service systems.
How much total funding is available under this opportunity?
The program makes a total of $1.5 million available.
What is the maximum award amount per grantee?
Individual awards are up to $300,000.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The solicitation anticipated about 10 awards.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is listed in the provided opportunity information.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The funding is tied to CFDA 20.514 (Public Transportation Research).
What is the activity category for this grant?
The activity category is transportation.
When was the solicitation posted and when was the application deadline?
The solicitation was posted on December 11, 2008, and the application deadline was February 12, 2009.
Is this opportunity still open?
The opportunity was later archived on March 14, 2009. The dates reflect the original competition window, though the structure and goals may still be useful as a reference for how mobility management coordination was framed at the time.
What is the purpose of the grants in practical terms?
The grants are intended to support development of transportation coordination capabilities within local or regional human service networks, with a strong emphasis on individualized customer needs. In practice, that can include improving the connective tissue between programs, such as aligning policies, improving referral pathways, clarifying eligibility and access points, and making coordinated transportation easier to use and understand.
What types of projects are eligible for funding?
Eligible projects can include building educational programs, delivering training, providing technical assistance activities, and designing or testing mobility management coordination pilots that are embedded in or serve human service networks.
What is the overall focus of the funded work (planning vs. service delivery)?
The focus is on planning, coordination, capacity-building, and systems-level improvements that help communities organize transportation resources more effectively around customer needs.
Are applicants expected to leverage any existing federal resources?
Yes. The opportunity notes that FTA-funded technical assistance and training resources are available and may be useful for preparing an application or implementing an awarded project, suggesting applicants were expected to use existing guidance and learning supports.
What is this grant NOT intended to fund?
These grants are not intended to pay for the capital or operating costs of specific transportation services. They are also not meant to fund transportation brokerage programs themselves.
Can grant funds be used to buy vehicles or run routes?
No. The information provided indicates the funding is not designed to buy vehicles, run fixed routes, or directly subsidize rides.
Can grant funds be used to create or operate a transportation brokerage program?
No. The solicitation states the grants are not meant to fund transportation brokerage programs themselves.
Do proposed projects need to be new activities?
Yes. Proposed projects should be new or expanded activities, rather than simply continuing or maintaining work already funded through other sources.
Where can the official published notice be found?
The solicitation references a Federal Register notice: Volume 73, Number 221, November 14, 2008, page 67568.
Who is the listed point of contact for questions or access issues?
The listed contact is Douglas Birnie at the Federal Transit Administration (FTA).
How can the point of contact be reached?
Phone: 202-366-1666. Fax: 202-366-3394. Email: UnitedWeRide@dot.gov. Mailing address: 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Room E46-309, Washington, DC 20590.
Which federal entities are involved in administering or sponsoring the program?
The program is administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on behalf of the Federal Interagency Coordinating Council on Access and Mobility (CCAM).
What is meant by "mobility management coordination" in this context?
Based on the provided description, it refers to strengthening coordination mechanisms across human service systems so that transportation access is more reliable, understandable, and responsive to individual needs. This includes systems-level improvements such as policy alignment, referral pathway improvements, and clearer access points across programs.
What outcomes is the solicitation trying to encourage?
The solicitation emphasizes improved coordination across human service networks so people can more effectively reach jobs, training, medical care, education, and supportive services, with transportation coordination that responds to individual circumstances.
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