This Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant, established under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, is specifically designed to provide crucial funding to eligible applicants located within areas identified as having persistent poverty. The Areas of Persistent Poverty Program’s primary purpose is to support projects that aim to alleviate economic hardships and foster development in these underserved regions. This competitive funding opportunity seeks comprehensive project proposals to address the unique challenges faced by these communities. Submissions must be made electronically. The original closing date for this grant was extended due to Hurricane Ida, with the final deadline for all proposals set for September 13, 2021. Applicants are encouraged to review all requirements to apply for this significant support.
Opportunity ID: 334511
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FTA-2021-005-TPE |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2021 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Areas of Persistent Poverty Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 50 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.505 — Metropolitan Transportation Planning and State and Non-Metropolitan Planning and Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 30, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 13, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 13, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $16,259,614 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments County governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants under this program are States, tribes, and designated or direct recipients under 49 U.S.C. 5307, 49 U.S.C. 5310, or 49 U.S.C. 5311 that are in areas of persistent poverty. However, if the applicant is not an active direct recipient of FTA funding, the applicant should obtain a commitment from a direct recipient to apply for grant funding on their behalf in FTA’s grant management system (TrAMS) if they are selected for award. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT/Federal Transit Administration |
| Description: |
Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): Solicitation of Project Proposals for the Areas of Persistent Poverty Program was established in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, which provided funds to eligible applicants that are in areas of persistent poverty. Synopses and full announcement are posted on Grants.gov site as opportunity FTA-2021-005-TPE. Closing date has been extended due to Hurricane Ida. Proposals must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov website by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on September 13, 2021. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FTA NOFO website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Tonya Holland
Federal Transit Administration – Office of Planning and Environment Phone: 202-493-0383 Email:tonya.holland@dot.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Edit close date description. | Aug 30, 2021 | |
| Extending close date to 9/13/2021 due to Hurricane Ida. | Jun 30, 2021 | |
| Updated website link | Jun 30, 2021 | |
| Updated NOFO link | Jun 30, 2021 | |
| Jun 30, 2021 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FTA-2021-005-TPE |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2021 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Areas of Persistent Poverty Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 50 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.505 — Metropolitan Transportation Planning and State and Non-Metropolitan Planning and Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 30, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 13, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 13, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $16,259,614 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments County governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants under this program are States, tribes, and designated or direct recipients under 49 U.S.C. 5307, 49 U.S.C. 5310, or 49 U.S.C. 5311 that are in areas of persistent poverty. However, if the applicant is not an active direct recipient of FTA funding, the applicant should obtain a commitment from a direct recipient to apply for grant funding on their behalf in FTA’s grant management system (TrAMS) if they are selected for award. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT/Federal Transit Administration |
| Description: |
Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): Solicitation of Project Proposals for the Areas of Persistent Poverty Program was established in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, which provided funds to eligible applicants that are in areas of persistent poverty. Synopses and full announcement are posted on Grants.gov site as opportunity FTA-2021-005-TPE. Closing date has been extended due to Hurricane Ida. Proposals must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov website by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on September 13, 2021. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FTA NOFO website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Tonya Holland
Federal Transit Administration – Office of Planning and Environment Phone: 202-493-0383 Email:tonya.holland@dot.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FTA-2021-005-TPE |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2021 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Areas of Persistent Poverty Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 50 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.505 — Metropolitan Transportation Planning and State and Non-Metropolitan Planning and Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 30, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 13, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 13, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $16,259,614 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) State governments Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments City or township governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants under this program are States, tribes, and designated or direct recipients under 49 U.S.C. 5307, 49 U.S.C. 5310, or 49 U.S.C. 5311 that are in areas of persistent poverty. However, if the applicant is not an active direct recipient of FTA funding, the applicant should obtain a commitment from a direct recipient to apply for grant funding on their behalf in FTA’s grant management system (TrAMS) if they are selected for award. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT/Federal Transit Administration |
| Description: |
Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): Solicitation of Project Proposals for the Areas of Persistent Poverty Program was established in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, which provided funds to eligible applicants that are in areas of persistent poverty. Synopses and full announcement are posted on Grants.gov site as opportunity FTA-2021-005-TPE. Proposals must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov website by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on August 30, 2021. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FTA NOFO website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Tonya Holland
Federal Transit Administration – Office of Planning and Environment Phone: 202-493-0383 Email:tonya.holland@dot.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FTA-2021-005-TPE |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2021 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Areas of Persistent Poverty Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 50 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.505 — Metropolitan Transportation Planning and State and Non-Metropolitan Planning and Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 30, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 01, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 29, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $16,259,614 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) State governments Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments City or township governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants under this program are States, tribes, and designated or direct recipients under 49 U.S.C. 5307, 49 U.S.C. 5310, or 49 U.S.C. 5311 that are in areas of persistent poverty. However, if the applicant is not an active direct recipient of FTA funding, the applicant should obtain a commitment from a direct recipient to apply for grant funding on their behalf in FTA’s grant management system (TrAMS) if they are selected for award. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT/Federal Transit Administration |
| Description: |
Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): Solicitation of Project Proposals for the Areas of Persistent Poverty Program was established in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, which provided funds to eligible applicants that are in areas of persistent poverty. Synopses and full announcement are posted on Grants.gov site as opportunity FTA-2021-005-TPE. Proposals must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov website by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on August 30, 2021. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FTA NOFO website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Tonya Holland
Federal Transit Administration – Office of Planning and Environment Phone: 202-493-0383 Email:tonya.holland@dot.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FTA-2021-005-TPE |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2021 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Areas of Persistent Poverty Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 50 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.505 — Metropolitan Transportation Planning and State and Non-Metropolitan Planning and Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 30, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 30, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 29, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $16,259,614 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) State governments Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments City or township governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants under this program are States, tribes, and designated or direct recipients under 49 U.S.C. 5307, 49 U.S.C. 5310, or 49 U.S.C. 5311 that are in areas of persistent poverty. However, if the applicant is not an active direct recipient of FTA funding, the applicant should obtain a commitment from a direct recipient to apply for grant funding on their behalf in FTA’s grant management system (TrAMS) if they are selected for award. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT/Federal Transit Administration |
| Description: |
Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): Solicitation of Project Proposals for the Areas of Persistent Poverty Program was established in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, which provided funds to eligible applicants that are in areas of persistent poverty. Synopses and full announcement are posted on Grants.gov site as opportunity FTA-2021-005-TPE. Proposals must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov website by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on August 30, 2021. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FTA NOFO website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Tonya Holland
Federal Transit Administration – Office of Planning and Environment Phone: 202-493-0383 Email:tonya.holland@dot.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FTA-2021-005-TPE |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2021 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Areas of Persistent Poverty Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 50 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.505 — Metropolitan Transportation Planning and State and Non-Metropolitan Planning and Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 30, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 30, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 29, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $16,259,614 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) State governments Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments City or township governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants under this program are States, tribes, and designated or direct recipients under 49 U.S.C. 5307, 49 U.S.C. 5310, or 49 U.S.C. 5311 that are in areas of persistent poverty. However, if the applicant is not an active direct recipient of FTA funding, the applicant should obtain a commitment from a direct recipient to apply for grant funding on their behalf in FTA’s grant management system (TrAMS) if they are selected for award. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT/Federal Transit Administration |
| Description: |
Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): Solicitation of Project Proposals for the Areas of Persistent Poverty Program was established in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, which provided funds to eligible applicants that are in areas of persistent poverty. Synopses and full announcement are posted on Grants.gov site as opportunity FTA-2021-005-TPE. Proposals must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov website by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on August 30, 2021. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FTA NOFO website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Tonya Holland
Federal Transit Administration – Office of Planning and Environment Phone: 202-493-0383 Email:tonya.holland@dot.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 334511 Full Announcement-FTA-2021-005-TPE -> Areas-of-Persistent-Poverty-Supplemental-Form-2021.pdf
Folder 334511 Full Announcement-FTA-2021-005-TPE -> FRN 2021-13980.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Tonya Holland Federal Transit Administration – Office of Planning and Environment Phone: 202-493-0383 Email: tonya.holland@dot.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.505 | FTA-2021-005-TPE | FY 2021 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Areas of Persistent Poverty Program | PKG00268012 | Jun 30, 2021 | Sep 13, 2021 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
334511 SF424_Mandatory_3_0-3.0.pdf
334511 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
334511 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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