The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is offering the Zero Emission Research Opportunity (ZERO) grant, providing $2.75 million for advancements in zero-emission public transportation vehicle technology and infrastructure. Nonprofit consortia will be selected to facilitate the deployment of zero-emission vehicles and associated advanced technology, with the potential for future funding opportunities in fiscal years 2017-2020. Eligible organizations must submit proposals through Grants.gov by midnight EST on February 21, 2017. Selected consortia will have the chance to receive additional funding without further competition, subject to FTA discretion and future appropriations.
Opportunity ID: 290356
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FTA-2017-001-TRI |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Zero Emission Research Opportunity (ZERO) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.514 — Public Transportation Research, Technical Assistance, and Training |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 28, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 21, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 21, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 23, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,750,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,750,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education City or township governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants and recipients under this program are limited to nonprofit organizations leading a consortium of entities. All consortia must include at least one provider of public transportation. The following entities may be part of a consortium: •Departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the Federal Government, including federal laboratories •State and local governmental entities •Providers of public transportation •Private or non-profit organizations •Institutions of higher education •Technical and community colleges |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT/Federal Transit Administration |
| Description: | Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Zero Emission Research Opportunity (ZERO). The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the availability of $2.75 million of funding for its Zero Emission Research Opportunity (ZERO). This solicitation also will establish eligibility for possible future funding, subject to Congressional appropriations and FTA approval, for ZERO. The purpose of the program is to facilitate the advancement, production, and deployment of zero-emission public transportation vehicle technology and related infrastructure. FTA intends to select, and enter into cooperative agreements with, multiple (up to three) nonprofit consortia to build on past research innovation and development efforts to facilitate the deployment of zero-emission vehicles and associated advanced technology. Eligibility for future ZERO funding opportunities in fiscal years 2017-2020 will be limited to those nonprofit consortia selected under this fiscal year 2017 notice. Potential research partners such as transit agencies, other nonprofits, vendors, suppliers and systems integrators may work with multiple consortia. The federal cost- share of a project carried out under ZERO shall not exceed 80 percent.
Subject to FTA discretion and future appropriations, the selected organization(s) will be eligible for future funding from FY17-FY20, without further competition. Synopses and the full announcement with additional details are referenced in the Federal Register as funding opportunity FTA-2016-009-TRI-ZERO and posted on Grants.gov as opportunity FTA-2017-001-TRI. Proposals must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov by midnight EST on February 21, 2017. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FTA Zero Emission Research Opportunity (ZERO) |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Sean Ricketson
ZERO Program Manager Office of Research, Demonstration, and Innovation (TRI) (202) 366-6678 Email:ZERO.fta@dot.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 290356 Full Announcement-FTA-2017-001-TRI -> ZERO_2016.pdf
Folder 290356 Full Announcement-FTA-2017-001-TRI -> 2016-28069 FRN Vol 81 No 225 Nov 22 2016.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Sean Ricketson ZERO Program Manager Office of Research, Demonstration, and Innovation (TRI) (202) 366-6678 Email: ZERO.fta@dot.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.514 | FTA-2017-001-TRI | Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Zero Emission Research Opportunity (ZERO) | PKG00229469 | Nov 28, 2016 | Feb 21, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
290356 SF424_Mandatory_1_2-1.2.pdf
290356 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
290356 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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