The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is offering competitive grants totaling $10 million for its FY 2021 Public Transportation on Indian Reservations (Tribal Transit) Program. This significant funding opportunity is designed to enhance public transit services in rural tribal areas. Funds will be awarded competitively, aligning with purposes eligible under FTA’s Formula Grants for Rural Areas Program. Specifically, this grant is for critical planning, essential capital improvements, and crucial operating assistance to support tribal public transit services. The program aims to bolster and develop vital transportation infrastructure and services, ensuring improved mobility and access for communities on Indian Reservations. This initiative underscores FTA’s commitment to supporting robust and accessible public transportation.
Opportunity ID: 333833
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FTA-2021-003-TR |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2021 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Public Transportation on Indian Reservations Program; Tribal Transit Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 30 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.509 — Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 27, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 27, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 25, 2021 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 25, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 24, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants include Federally recognized Indian tribes or Alaska Native villages, groups, or communities as identified by the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). Additionally, applicants must be located and provide service in a rural area with a population of less than 50,000. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT/Federal Transit Administration |
| Description: |
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the opportunity to apply for $10 million in competitive grants for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Public Transportation on Indian Reservations (Tribal Transit) Program (Federal Assistance Listing: 20.509). As required by Federal public transportation law, funds will be awarded competitively for any purpose eligible under FTA’s Formula Grants for Rural Areas Program, 49 U.S.C. 5311, including planning, capital, and operating assistance for tribal public transit services in rural areas. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FTA NOFO Website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jacarl Melton
Office of Program Management (202) 366–2269 Email:TribalTransit@dot.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 333833 Full Announcement-FTA-2021-003-TR -> Tribal-Supplemental-Form-2021.pdf
Folder 333833 Full Announcement-FTA-2021-003-TR -> 2021-11197.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Jacarl Melton Office of Program Management (202) 366–2269 Email: TribalTransit@dot.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.509 | FTA-2021-003-TR | FY 2021 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Public Transportation on Indian Reservations Program; Tribal Transit Program | PKG00267384 | May 27, 2021 | Aug 25, 2021 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
333833 SF424_Mandatory_3_0-3.0.pdf
333833 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
333833 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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