The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is offering this grant, allocating $1 million in Fiscal Year 2021 funds, to support one or more projects focused on the development of national standards for Bus Exportable Power Systems (BEPS). This grant is specifically designed to enable public transportation agencies, communities, and states to access resilient and flexible power options through their existing bus fleet vehicles during significant power disruptions. The primary purpose is to develop national interoperable BEPS standards. This involves collaborative efforts with FTA, key industry stakeholders, and technical partners, ensuring that different manufacturers’ systems can seamlessly utilize a unified technology base and applications for BEPS solutions, thereby enhancing community resilience nationwide.
Opportunity ID: 339400
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FTA-2022-005-TRI-SDBEPS |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY21 Standards Development for Bus Exportable Power Systems |
| 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: | 20.531 — Technical Assistance and Workforce Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 12, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 12, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 13, 2022 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 13, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 13, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments City or township governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | To be considered eligible, applicants must be able to demonstrate the requisite legal, financial, and technical capabilities to receive and administer Federal funds under this program. The applicant must be able to carry out the proposed agreement and procurements, if needed, with project partners in compliance with all applicable Federal, state, and local laws. On the application form, eligible applicants are encouraged to identify one or more project partners with a substantial interest and involvement in the project activities or objectives to participate in the implementation of the project. If an application that involves such a partnership is selected for funding, the competitive selection process will be deemed to satisfy the requirement for a competitive procurement under 49 U.S.C. § 5325(a) for the named entities. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT/Federal Transit Administration |
| Description: |
Notice of Funding Opportunity for Standard Development for Bus Exportable Power Systems (BEPS). The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the availability of $1 million of Fiscal Year 2021 funds to one or more projects for development of national standards for BEPS. FTA is seeking applications for projects that will enable public transportation agencies, communities and states to access resilient and flexible power options through bus fleet vehicles during major power disruptions. The major goal of the program is to develop national interoperable BEPS standards – working with FTA, industry stakeholders and technical partners – so that different manufacturers’ systems can use the same technology base and applications for BEPS solutions. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FTA NOFO Website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Raj Wagley,
FTA Office of Infrastructure, Safety and Asset Innovation (202) 366-5386 Email:raj.wagley@dot.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| add NOFO link | Apr 12, 2022 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FTA-2022-005-TRI-SDBEPS |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY21 Standards Development for Bus Exportable Power Systems |
| 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: | 20.531 — Technical Assistance and Workforce Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 12, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 12, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 13, 2022 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 13, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 13, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments City or township governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | To be considered eligible, applicants must be able to demonstrate the requisite legal, financial, and technical capabilities to receive and administer Federal funds under this program. The applicant must be able to carry out the proposed agreement and procurements, if needed, with project partners in compliance with all applicable Federal, state, and local laws. On the application form, eligible applicants are encouraged to identify one or more project partners with a substantial interest and involvement in the project activities or objectives to participate in the implementation of the project. If an application that involves such a partnership is selected for funding, the competitive selection process will be deemed to satisfy the requirement for a competitive procurement under 49 U.S.C. § 5325(a) for the named entities. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT/Federal Transit Administration |
| Description: |
Notice of Funding Opportunity for Standard Development for Bus Exportable Power Systems (BEPS). The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the availability of $1 million of Fiscal Year 2021 funds to one or more projects for development of national standards for BEPS. FTA is seeking applications for projects that will enable public transportation agencies, communities and states to access resilient and flexible power options through bus fleet vehicles during major power disruptions. The major goal of the program is to develop national interoperable BEPS standards – working with FTA, industry stakeholders and technical partners – so that different manufacturers’ systems can use the same technology base and applications for BEPS solutions. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FTA NOFO Website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Raj Wagley,
FTA Office of Infrastructure, Safety and Asset Innovation (202) 366-5386 Email:raj.wagley@dot.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 339400 Full Announcement-FY21 BEPS -> FY21-BEPS-Supplemental-Form.pdf
Folder 339400 Full Announcement-FY21 BEPS -> 2022-07742.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Raj Wagley, FTA Office of Infrastructure, Safety and Asset Innovation (202) 366-5386 Email: raj.wagley@dot.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.531 | FTA-2022-005-TRI-SDBEPS | FY21 Standards Development for Bus Exportable Power Systems | PKG00273271 | Apr 12, 2022 | Jun 13, 2022 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
339400 SF424_Mandatory_3_0-3.0.pdf
339400 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
339400 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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