The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is offering approximately $469 million in competitive grants through its Buses and Bus Facilities Program. This grant is designed to assist in the financing of essential capital projects for buses and bus facilities. Eligible activities include the replacement, rehabilitation, purchase, or leasing of buses and associated equipment. It also covers the rehabilitation, purchase, construction, or leasing of bus-related facilities. The program aims to enhance public transportation infrastructure nationwide. Proposals for this significant funding opportunity must be submitted by April 13, 2023, supporting vital upgrades and expansion within transit systems.
Opportunity ID: 345637
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FTA-2023-003-TPM-BUS |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2023 Competitive Funding Opportunity; Buses and Bus Facilities Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 50 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.526 — Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 27, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 27, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 13, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 13, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | May 13, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $469,445,424 |
| Award Ceiling: | $46,944,542 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments City or township governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants for the Buses and Bus Facilities Program include designated recipients that allocate funds to fixed route bus operators, States (including territories and Washington D.C.) or local governmental entities that operate fixed route bus service, and Indian tribes. Eligible subrecipients include all otherwise eligible applicants and also private nonprofit organizations engaged in public transportation. Except for projects proposed by Indian tribes, all proposals for projects in rural (non-urbanized) areas must be submitted by a State, either individually or as a part of a statewide application. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT/Federal Transit Administration |
| Description: |
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the availability of approximately $469 million in competitive grants under the Buses and Bus Facilities Program is to assist in the financing of buses and bus facilities capital projects, including replacing, rehabilitating, purchasing or leasing buses or related equipment, and rehabilitating, purchasing, constructing or leasing bus-related facilities. Synopses and full announcement will be posted on Grants.gov as opportunity FTA-2023-003-TPM-BUS. Proposals must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov website by 11:59 PM Eastern Time April 13, 2023. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FTA NOFO Website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Margaretta Veltri
FTA Office of Program Management Phone: 202-366-5094 Email:Margaretta.Veltri@dot.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| updated description and NOFO link | Jan 27, 2023 | |
| Jan 27, 2023 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FTA-2023-003-TPM-BUS |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2023 Competitive Funding Opportunity; Buses and Bus Facilities Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 50 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.526 — Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 27, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 27, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 13, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 13, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | May 13, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $469,445,424 |
| Award Ceiling: | $46,944,542 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments City or township governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants for the Buses and Bus Facilities Program include designated recipients that allocate funds to fixed route bus operators, States (including territories and Washington D.C.) or local governmental entities that operate fixed route bus service, and Indian tribes. Eligible subrecipients include all otherwise eligible applicants and also private nonprofit organizations engaged in public transportation. Except for projects proposed by Indian tribes, all proposals for projects in rural (non-urbanized) areas must be submitted by a State, either individually or as a part of a statewide application. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT/Federal Transit Administration |
| Description: |
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the availability of approximately $469 million in competitive grants under the Buses and Bus Facilities Program is to assist in the financing of buses and bus facilities capital projects, including replacing, rehabilitating, purchasing or leasing buses or related equipment, and rehabilitating, purchasing, constructing or leasing bus-related facilities. Synopses and full announcement will be posted on Grants.gov as opportunity FTA-2023-003-TPM-BUS. Proposals must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov website by 11:59 PM Eastern Time April 13, 2023. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FTA NOFO Website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Margaretta Veltri
FTA Office of Program Management Phone: 202-366-5094 Email:Margaretta.Veltri@dot.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FTA-2023-003-TPM-BUS |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2023 Competitive Funding Opportunity; Buses and Bus Facilities Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 50 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.526 — Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 27, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 27, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 13, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | May 13, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $469,445,424 |
| Award Ceiling: | $46,944,542 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) County governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants for the Buses and Bus Facilities Program include designated recipients that allocate funds to fixed route bus operators, States (including territories and Washington D.C.) or local governmental entities that operate fixed route bus service, and Indian tribes. Eligible subrecipients include all otherwise eligible applicants and also private nonprofit organizations engaged in public transportation. Except for projects proposed by Indian tribes, all proposals for projects in rural (non-urbanized) areas must be submitted by a State, either individually or as a part of a statewide application. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT/Federal Transit Administration |
| Description: |
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the availability of approximately $469 million in competitive grants under the Buses and Bus Facilities Program is to assist in the financing of buses and bus facilities capital projects, including replacing, rehabilitating, purchasing or leasing buses or related equipment, and rehabilitating, purchasing, constructing or leasing bus-related facilities. Synopses and full announcement will be posted on Grants.gov as opportunity FTA-2023-003-TPM-BUSC. Proposals must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov website by 11:59 PM Eastern Time April 13, 2023. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FTA NOFO Website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Margaretta Veltri
FTA Office of Program Management Phone: 202-366-5094 Email:Margaretta.Veltri@dot.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 345637 Full Announcement-FTA-2023-003-TPM-BUS -> 2023-01654.pdf
Folder 345637 Full Announcement-FTA-2023-003-TPM-BUS -> FY23-LowNo-and-Buses-and-Bus-Facilities-Supplemental-Form.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Margaretta Veltri FTA Office of Program Management Phone: 202-366-5094 Email: Margaretta.Veltri@dot.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.526 | FTA-2023-003-TPM-BUS | FY 2023 Competitive Funding Opportunity; Buses and Bus Facilities Program | PKG00279485 | Jan 27, 2023 | Apr 13, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
345637 SF424_Mandatory_3_0-3.0.pdf
345637 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
345637 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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