The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), through the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), has announced a grant opportunity titled “Western Tribal Technical Assistance Program (TTAP) Center” under the funding opportunity number 693JJ324NF00002. Posted on December 12, 2023, this discretionary cooperative agreement is designed to support American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes in the Western Region of the United States.
The TTAP is a crucial component of the FHWA’s Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) and is managed by the Innovative Workforce Development (HIT) Team in the Office of Innovation Management, Education and Partnerships. This program aims to establish regional TTAP Centers to provide vital support and training to Tribal governments and organizations. With an estimated total program funding of $2,225,000, the FHWA anticipates awarding one cost-reimbursable cooperative agreement for the Western TTAP Center. This funding opportunity is exclusively for the establishment and operation of the Western Center, complementing other TTAP Centers awarded in different regions in previous fiscal years. The deadline for application submissions is January 31, 2024. This initiative represents a significant investment in enhancing the capabilities and resources of Tribal entities in transportation and related areas.
Opportunity ID: 350297
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 693JJ324NF00002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Western Tribal Technical Assistance Program (TTAP) Center |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| CFDA Number(s): | 20.215 — Highway Training and Education |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 12, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 12, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 31, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 31, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 01, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $ 2,225,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,225,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT Federal Highway Administration |
| Description: | 12/12/2023 Update & NOFO Posting: U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).is accepting applications from all interested, eligible parties to assist in the delivery of the TTAP in the Western Region.
The TTAP is the Tribal component of the FHWA Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) managed by FHWA’s Innovative Workforce Development (HIT) Team located in the Office of Innovation Management, Education and Partnerships. The TTAP serves American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes (Tribes) with the establishment of regional TTAP Centers. The anticipated NOFO is expected to be issued under assistance listing number 20.215 – Highway Training & Education. FHWA anticipates awarding one (1) cost-reimbursable cooperative agreement for the Western TTAP Center. NOTE: The other six TTAP Centers, those being the Southern, Southwestern, Northern, Eastern, Northwestern, and Alaskan, were awarded between Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2022 and FFY 2023. This funding opportunity is solely for the award of a cooperative agreement for the Western TTAP Center. This NOFO is anticipated to result in the distribution of up to $2,225,000 over the course of the entire period of performance. The actual amount available to be awarded under that notice will be subject to the availability of funds. This NOFO is anticipated to result in the award of one (1) cost-reimbursable cooperative agreement. |
| Link to Additional Information: | TTAP Website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Ryan J Buck
Agreement Officer Ryan.Buck@dot.gov |