The Federal Transit Administration is offering grants for the Alternative Transportation in Parks and Public Lands program in partnership with the Department of the Interior and the U.S. Department of Agricultures Forest Service. This grant aims to improve the protection of national parks and Federal lands, enhancing the visitor experience. Funding is available for capital and planning expenses related to implementing alternative transportation systems in parks and public lands, including non-motorized options. Eligible applicants include Federal land management agencies and State, tribal, and local governments with Federal land management agency consent. For more details on project eligibility and application process, please refer to the federal register notice and visit www.fta.dot.gov/atppl.
Opportunity ID: 40224
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | D2008-ATPL-650-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Notice of Funding Availability: Alternative Transportation in Parks and Public Lands Program. |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 50 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.520 — Alternative Transportation in Parks and Public Lands |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 17, 2007 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 29, 2008 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 29, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 30, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $23,780,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,945,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments City or township governments State governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Any federally owned or managed park, refuge, or recreational area that is open to the general public including – a unit of the National Park System; a unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System; a recreational area managed by the Bureau of Land Management; a unit of the National Forest System; State governments; County governments; City or township governments; Native American tribal governments (federally recognized); and Other (Federal land management agencies) Eligible applicants are: 1) a Federal land management agency; and 2) a State, tribal, or local governmental authority with jurisdiction over land in the vicinity of an eligible area acting with the consent of the Federal land management agency or other governmental or nongovernmental participant. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT/Federal Transit Administration |
| Description: | This solicitation is for proposals for fiscal year 2008 funding through the Alternative Transportation in Parks and Public Lands program, administered by the Federal Transit Administration in partnership with the Department of the Interior and the U.S. Department of Agricultures Forest Service. The purpose of the program is to enhance the protection of national parks and Federal lands, and increase the enjoyment of those visiting them. The program funds capital and planning expenses for alternative transportation systems in parks and public lands. Alternative transportation is transportation by bus, rail, or any other publicly or privately owned conveyance that provides to the public general or special service on a regular basis, including sightseeing service. Such term also includes a non-motorized transportation system (including the provision of facilities for pedestrians, bicycles, and non-motorized watercraft). Federal land management agencies and State, tribal and local governments acting with the consent of a Federal land management agency are eligible to apply. For more information on project eligibility and how to apply, please follow the link below for the federal register notice. For additional information, please visit our website at www.fta.dot.gov/atppl. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Federal Register: December 13, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 239) |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Federal Transit Administration
Attn: Scott Faulk, Program Analyst 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., E44-417 Washington, DC 20590 Phone: 202-366-1660 Email:scott.faulk@dot.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 40224 Full Announcement-1 -> FY_2008_ATPPL_Implementation_Proposal_Form.pdf
Folder 40224 Full Announcement-1 -> FY_2008_ATPPL_Planning_Proposal_Form.pdf
Folder 40224 Full Announcement-1 -> FY_2008_ATPPL_Proposal_Guidance.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Federal Transit Administration Attn: Scott Faulk, Program Analyst 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., E44-417 Washington, DC 20590 Phone: 202-366-1660 Email: scott.faulk@dot.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D2008-ATPL-650-001 | FY08 Alternative Transportation in Parks and Public Lands (ATPPL) | PKG00005783 | Dec 17, 2007 | Feb 29, 2008 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
40224 SF424_Mandatory-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
40224 Attachments-1.0.pdf
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