The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is offering the Fiscal Year 2021 Competitive Funding Opportunity for its Buses and Bus Facilities Program. This grant makes approximately $409.59 million available to eligible entities for the acquisition of low- or no-emission buses, the development of new or improved bus facilities, and the purchase of necessary bus equipment. This grant is designed to modernize and expand public transit systems by investing in crucial bus infrastructure and cleaner fleets, thereby enhancing public transportation services nationwide. The program aims to support projects that improve the safety, efficiency, and environmental performance of bus systems. Proposals must be submitted electronically by November 19, 2021.
Opportunity ID: 335864
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FTA-2021-008-TPM-BUS |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fiscal Year 2021 Competitive Funding Opportunity; Grants for 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: | 125 |
| 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: | Sep 20, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 20, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 19, 2021 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 19, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 19, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $409,590,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $40,590,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) County governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants include designated recipients that allocate funds to fixed route bus operators, states 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.
Subrecipients include eligible recipients that receive grant funding under the formula or discretionary programs may allocate amounts from the grant to subrecipients that are public agencies or private nonprofit organizations engaged in public transportation. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT/Federal Transit Administration |
| Description: |
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the availability of approximately $409.59 million of Fiscal Year 2021 funds for buses, bus facilities, and bus equipment. Synopses and full announcement will be posted on Grants.gov as opportunity FTA-2021-008-BUS. Proposals must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov website by 11:59 PM Eastern Time November 19,2021. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FTA NOFO Website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Thomas Wilson
FTA Office of Program Management Phone 202-366-5279 Email:Thomas.Wilson@dot.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 335864 Full Announcement-FTA-2021-008-TPM-Bus -> FY21-Grants-for-Buses-and-Bus-Facilities-Supplemental-Form.pdf
Folder 335864 Full Announcement-FTA-2021-008-TPM-Bus -> 2021-20203.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Thomas Wilson FTA Office of Program Management Phone 202-366-5279 Email: Thomas.Wilson@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-2021-008-TPM-BUS | Fiscal Year 2021 Competitive Funding Opportunity; Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program | PKG00269020 | Sep 20, 2021 | Nov 19, 2021 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
335864 SF424_Mandatory_3_0-3.0.pdf
335864 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
335864 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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