The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is offering the Tribal Transit Program (TTP) Grant to support vital public transportation services within Indian Reservations. This grant is specifically designed to provide direct financial assistance to federally recognized Indian tribes, enabling them to pursue purposes eligible under FTA’s Nonurbanized Area Formula Program. A substantial $15,075,000 is currently available, which will be competitively allocated to fund essential planning, critical capital investments, and ongoing operating assistance for tribal public transit initiatives. Importantly, these TTP funds are meant to complement, not reduce, any existing support tribes receive through the Section 5311 program, significantly enhancing transit access and mobility for tribal communities.
Opportunity ID: 108033
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FTA-2011-024-TTP |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Notice of Funding Availability: Solicitation of Grant Proposals for FY 2011 Tribal Transit Program Funds |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.509 — Formula Grants for Other Than Urbanized Areas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 25, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 26, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 26, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 26, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $15,075,000 |
| 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) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants include Federally-recognized Indian tribes or Alaska Native villages, groups, or communities as identified by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) in the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI). To be an eligible recipient, a tribe must have the requisite legal, financial and technical capabilities to receive and administer Federal funds under this program. To verify federal recognition a tribe may submit a copy of the most up-to-date Federal Register notice published by DOI, BIA: Entities Recognized and Eligible to Receive Service from the United States Bureau of Indian Affairs. Applicants must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR)database and maintain an active CCR registration with current information at all times during which it has an active Federal award or an application or plan under consideration by FTA. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT/Federal Transit Administration |
| Description: | The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the availability of funds in Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 for Section 3013 of SAFETEA�LU, [Pub. L. 109�59 (August 10, 2005)] amended 49 U.S.C. 5311(c) by establishing the Public Transportation on Indian Reservations Program (Tribal Transit Program) (TTP). This program authorizes direct grants ��under such terms and conditions as may be established by the Secretary�� to Indian tribes for any purpose eligible under FTA�s Nonurbanized Area Formula Program, 49 U.S.C. 5311 (Section 5311 program). A total of $15,075,000 is currently available for discretionary allocation.
TTP funds are to be allocated for grants to federally recognized Indian tribes for any purpose eligible under the Section 5311 program. The Conference Report that accompanied SAFETEA�LU indicated that the funds set aside for Indian tribes in the TTP are not meant to replace or reduce funds that Indian tribes receive from States through FTA�s Section 5311 program. TTP funds are meant to complement any 5311 funds that applicants may be receiving. These funds will be competitively allocated to support planning, capital, and operating assistance for tribal public transit services. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Federal Register FR-2011-07-25/2011-18563 |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Lorna Wilson
Office of Program Management (202) 366-0893 Email:lorna.wilson@dot.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 108033 Full Announcement-1 -> fr_ttp_2011-18563.pdf
Folder 108033 Full Announcement-1 -> fta_application_instructions_link.pdf
Folder 108033 Full Announcement-1 -> sf424 supplemental form -tribal transit.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Lorna Wilson Office of Program Management (202) 366-0893 Email: lorna.wilson@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-2011-024-TTP | Solicitation of Grant Proposals for FY 2011 Tribal Transit Program Funds | PKG00066550 | Jul 25, 2011 | Sep 26, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
108033 SF424_Mandatory-1.1.pdf
108033 Attachments-1.0.pdf
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