The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is offering approximately $1.1 billion in competitive grants through its Low or No Emission Grant Program. This funding opportunity is specifically designed to support the acquisition or lease of zero-emission and low-emission transit buses. Additionally, the grant covers the costs associated with acquiring, constructing, and leasing the necessary supporting facilities required for these environmentally friendly transit vehicles. The program aims to modernize public transportation fleets by promoting the adoption of cleaner technologies. Proposals for this significant federal investment must be submitted electronically. The application deadline for this grant is April 25, 2024.
Opportunity ID: 352255
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FTA-2024-003-TPM-LWNO |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY2024 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Low- or No-Emission Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 100 |
| 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: | Feb 08, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 08, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 25, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 25, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | May 25, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,103,963,762 |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) County governments City or township governments State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants for the Low- or No-Emission Program include designated recipients, States (including territories and Washington D.C.), local governmental authorities, and Indian Tribes. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT/Federal Transit Administration |
| Description: |
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the availability of approximately $1.1 billion in competitive grants under the Low or No Emission Grant Program (Low-No Program) for the purchase or lease of zero-emission and low-emission transit buses, including acquisition, construction, and leasing of required supporting facilities. Synopses and full announcement will be posted on Grants.gov as opportunity FTA-2024-003-TPM-LWNO. Proposals must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov website by 11:59 PM Eastern Time April 25, 2024. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FTA NOFO Website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kirsten Wiard-Bauer
FTA Office of Program Management 202-366-7052 Email:FTALowNoBusNOFO@dot.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 352255 Full Announcement-FTA-2024-003-TPM-LWNO -> 2024-02246.pdf
Folder 352255 Full Announcement-FTA-2024-003-TPM-LWNO -> LowNo-and-Grants-for-Buses-and-Bus-Facilities-Competitive-Programs-FY2024-Supplemental-Form.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Kirsten Wiard-Bauer FTA Office of Program Management 202-366-7052 Email: FTALowNoBusNOFO@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-2024-003-TPM-LWNO | FY2024 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Low- or No-Emission Program | PKG00284778 | Feb 08, 2024 | Apr 25, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
352255 SF424_Mandatory_3_0-3.0.pdf
352255 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
352255 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf