The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is offering up to $25.7 million in discretionary funds for Fiscal Years 2009 and 2010 through the Alternatives Analysis Program. This grant is specifically for supporting the Department of Transportation’s broader Livability Initiative, distributing funds in accordance with the program’s mission. The opportunity aims to foster innovative solutions for transportation alternatives that enhance community well-being. Interested applicants must submit complete proposals electronically via GRANTS.GOV. It is crucial to begin the GRANTS.GOV registration process early, as delays can occur. The final deadline for submissions is July 12, 2010. This funding provides a significant opportunity for projects focused on improving communities through transportation development.
Opportunity ID: 54952
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FTA-2010-009-TPE-AA |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Alternatives Analysis Program Livability Funding Opportunity |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 60 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.522 — Alternatives Analysis |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 03, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 12, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 12, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 11, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $25,700,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments County governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) City or township governments Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Section 5339 allows FTA to make grants and agreements, under criteria established by the Secretary, to States, authorities of the States, metropolitan planning organizations, and local governmental authorities to conduct alternatives analyses as defined by section 5309(a)(1). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT/Federal Transit Administration |
| Description: | The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the availability of up to $25.7 million in discretionary Fiscal Year (FY) 2009 and 2010 funds under the Alternatives Analysis Program (49 U.S.C. 5339) authorized by the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient, Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy For Users (SAFETEA-LU), Public Law 109-59, August 10, 2005. Discretionary program funds will be distributed in accordance with the mission of this program and in support of the Department of TransportationÂ’s Livability Initiative. This announcement and application instructions are available on the FTA website at: http://fta/funding/grants_financing_7829.html and in the Federal Register shown in the link below. FTA will announce final selections on the Web site and in the Federal Register. Complete proposals must be submitted electronically through the GRANTS.GOV Web site by July 12, 2010. Registering with GRANTS.GOV is a one-time process; however, processing delays may occur and it can take up to several weeks for first-time registrants to receive confirmation and a user password. Therefore, applicants should start the registration process as early as possible to prevent delays that may preclude submitting an application by the deadline. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Federal Register 75 FR 30100 |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kenneth Cervenka
Alternatives Analysis Program Office of Planning and Environment (202) 493-0512 Kenneth.Cervenka@dot.gov A TDD is available at 1-800-877-8339 (TDD/FIRS) |
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Kenneth Cervenka Alternatives Analysis Program Office of Planning and Environment (202) 493-0512 Kenneth.Cervenka@dot.gov A TDD is available at 1-800-877-8339 (TDD/FIRS) |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.522 | FTA-2010-009-TPE-AA | Alternatives Analysis Program Livability Funding Opportunity | PKG00019001 | Jun 03, 2010 | Jul 12, 2010 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
54952 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
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