The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is offering a grant of up to $3,000,000 through its Technical Assistance and Workforce Development Program. This funding opportunity is for one project aimed at developing comprehensive transit standards. The grant’s purpose is to support the creation of voluntary standards, best practices, guidance, and tools, particularly focusing on safety within public transportation. The major goal is to assess existing needs, rigorously develop new standards, and ensure their effective implementation by collaborating directly with industry stakeholders. This initiative seeks to provide safe, efficient, and effective public transportation services across the nation.
Opportunity ID: 344617
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FTA-2023-004-TRI |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2023 Transit Standards Development Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.531 — Technical Assistance and Workforce Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 22, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 23, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 23, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 06, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 08, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | For profit organizations other than small businesses County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| 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 Transit Standard Development. The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the availability of up to $3,000,000 of Technical Assistance and Workforce Development Program funds to one project for development of transit standards. FTA is seeking applications for projects that will develop voluntary standards and standards-related best practices, guidance, and tools in safety, and other areas in public transportation. The major goal of the program is to assess need, develop standards and implement those standards by directly working with industry stakeholders to provide safe, efficient and effective public transportation service. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FTA NOFO website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Raj Wagley
General Engineer Email:raj.wagley@dot.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Extended closing date to 6 Feb 2023 | Jan 23, 2023 | |
| Update NOFO website link | Nov 22, 2022 | |
| Nov 22, 2022 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FTA-2023-004-TRI |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2023 Transit Standards Development Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.531 — Technical Assistance and Workforce Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 22, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 23, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 23, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 06, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 08, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | For profit organizations other than small businesses County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| 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 Transit Standard Development. The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the availability of up to $3,000,000 of Technical Assistance and Workforce Development Program funds to one project for development of transit standards. FTA is seeking applications for projects that will develop voluntary standards and standards-related best practices, guidance, and tools in safety, and other areas in public transportation. The major goal of the program is to assess need, develop standards and implement those standards by directly working with industry stakeholders to provide safe, efficient and effective public transportation service. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FTA NOFO website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Raj Wagley
General Engineer Email:raj.wagley@dot.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FTA-2023-004-TRI |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2023 Transit Standards Development Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.531 — Technical Assistance and Workforce Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 22, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 22, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 23, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 22, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| 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 Transit Standard Development. The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the availability of up to $3,000,000 of Technical Assistance and Workforce Development Program funds to one project for development of transit standards. FTA is seeking applications for projects that will develop voluntary standards and standards-related best practices, guidance, and tools in safety, and other areas in public transportation. The major goal of the program is to assess need, develop standards and implement those standards by directly working with industry stakeholders to provide safe, efficient and effective public transportation service. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FTA NOFO website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Raj Wagley
General Engineer Email:raj.wagley@dot.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FTA-2023-004-TRI |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2023 Transit Standards Development Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.531 — Technical Assistance and Workforce Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 22, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 22, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 23, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 22, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| 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 Transit Standard Development. The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the availability of up to $3,000,000 of Technical Assistance and Workforce Development Program funds to one project for development of transit standards. FTA is seeking applications for projects that will develop voluntary standards and standards-related best practices, guidance, and tools in safety, and other areas in public transportation. The major goal of the program is to assess need, develop standards and implement those standards by directly working with industry stakeholders to provide safe, efficient and effective public transportation service. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FTA NOFO website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Raj Wagley
General Engineer Email:raj.wagley@dot.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 344617 Full Announcement-FTA-2023-004-TRI -> FY23-Transit-Standards-Development-Competitive-Funding-Opportunity-Supplemental-Form.pdf
Folder 344617 Full Announcement-FTA-2023-004-TRI -> 2022-25408.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Raj Wagley General Engineer 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-2023-004-TRI | FY 2023 Transit Standards Development Program | PKG00278640 | Nov 22, 2022 | Feb 06, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
344617 SF424_Mandatory_3_0-3.0.pdf
344617 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
344617 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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