The United States Department of Transportation is offering the Surface Transportation System Funding Alternatives (STSFA) grant program to provide funding for States to demonstrate user-based alternative revenue mechanisms to ensure the Federal Highway Trust Fund’s long-term solvency. Grants totaling $15 million in FY 2016 and $20 million annually from FY 2017 through FY 2020 are available for demonstration projects. States must collaborate with relevant agencies to implement proposed revenue mechanisms and grants must cover no more than 50% of total project costs. Application deadline is May 20, 2016.
Opportunity ID: 282434
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DTFH6116RA00013 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Surface Transportation System Funding Alternatives |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.200 — Highway Research and Development Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 22, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 26, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 20, 2016 Applications Due by 5/20/2016 at 5:00 pm Eastern Time by Email to STSFA@dot.gov |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 20, 2016 Applications Due by 5/20/2016 at 5:00 pm Eastern Time through www.Grants.gov |
| Archive Date: | Oct 01, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $15,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $7,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants only include State agencies. Multi-state partnerships established to develop regional or national proposals are also eligible. A State DOT will be required to administer the Federal funding. It is recognized that other state agencies may need to partner for purposes of a proposal submission. Awards will be by Allocations to State Department of Transportation (DOT). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT Federal Highway Administration |
| Description: | Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act of 2015, Pub. L. No. 114-94, H.R. 22, § 6020, H.R. 22, 114th Cong. (2015) authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to establish the Surface Transportation System Funding Alternatives (STSFA) program. The purpose of the STSFA program is to provide grants to States to demonstrate user based alternative revenue mechanisms that utilize a user fee structure to maintain the long-term solvency of the Federal Highway Trust Fund. The FAST Act provides that $15 million in FY 2016 and $20 million annually from FY 2017 through FY 2020 will be made available for grants for demonstration projects. These grants shall make up no more than 50 percent of total proposed project costs, with the remainder coming from non-Federal sources. Other Federal funds using their appropriate matching share may be leveraged for the deployment but cannot be considered as part of the STSFA matching funds, which must come from non-Federal sources unless otherwise supported by statute. On August 1 of each year, if there are insufficient grant applications that meet program requirements, any excess funds must be transferred back to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Highway Research and Development program. The grants are only available to States; however, groups of states can form partnerships for regional or national proposals. Section 6020 of the FAST Act authorizes the USDOT to enter into agreements with State authorities to demonstrate user based alternative revenue mechanisms. However, this solicitation requires that a State Department of Transportation (State DOT) serve as the lead agency for administering the program funding through the Federal-aid highway program. Another State agency or a State agency in a different State (if the project involves a group of States) may be responsible for providing day-to-day project oversight It is expected that all relevant state agencies (e.g. Department of Motor Vehicles, Department of Revenue) needed to initiate a full-scale deployment of the proposed revenue mechanism will be actively involved in the planning and operation of the demonstration. The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) will host an Informational Session regarding this Funding Opportunity focused on the Surface Transportation System Funding Alternatives program. This session will be conducted as a virtual forum and will focus on specific topics to help potential applicants gather additional information and ask specific questions. Participation in this session is not mandatory in order to submit an application under this solicitation. Potential applicants are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to gather information regarding this specific funding opportunity. DATE: 4/1/2016TIME: 1:00 pm Eastern TimeINFORMATION AND REGISTRATION:https://connectdot.connectsolutions.com/e90qgs1jzzc/event/registration.html |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Rick Murray
Agreement Officer Phone 202-366-4250 Email:rick.murray@dot.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) #1 and #2 have been uploaded. | Apr 26, 2016 | |
| Amendment 1 changes the submission location of application packages to www.Grants.gov and modifies the criteria for selection of grant awards to cover how cost will be considered in the award decision. | Apr 26, 2016 | |
| Apr 04, 2016 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DTFH6116RA00013 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Surface Transportation System Funding Alternatives |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.200 — Highway Research and Development Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 22, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 26, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 20, 2016 Applications Due by 5/20/2016 at 5:00 pm Eastern Time by Email to STSFA@dot.gov |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 20, 2016 Applications Due by 5/20/2016 at 5:00 pm Eastern Time through www.Grants.gov |
| Archive Date: | Oct 01, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $15,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $7,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants only include State agencies. Multi-state partnerships established to develop regional or national proposals are also eligible. A State DOT will be required to administer the Federal funding. It is recognized that other state agencies may need to partner for purposes of a proposal submission. Awards will be by Allocations to State Department of Transportation (DOT). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT Federal Highway Administration |
| Description: | Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act of 2015, Pub. L. No. 114-94, H.R. 22, § 6020, H.R. 22, 114th Cong. (2015) authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to establish the Surface Transportation System Funding Alternatives (STSFA) program. The purpose of the STSFA program is to provide grants to States to demonstrate user based alternative revenue mechanisms that utilize a user fee structure to maintain the long-term solvency of the Federal Highway Trust Fund. The FAST Act provides that $15 million in FY 2016 and $20 million annually from FY 2017 through FY 2020 will be made available for grants for demonstration projects. These grants shall make up no more than 50 percent of total proposed project costs, with the remainder coming from non-Federal sources. Other Federal funds using their appropriate matching share may be leveraged for the deployment but cannot be considered as part of the STSFA matching funds, which must come from non-Federal sources unless otherwise supported by statute. On August 1 of each year, if there are insufficient grant applications that meet program requirements, any excess funds must be transferred back to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Highway Research and Development program. The grants are only available to States; however, groups of states can form partnerships for regional or national proposals. Section 6020 of the FAST Act authorizes the USDOT to enter into agreements with State authorities to demonstrate user based alternative revenue mechanisms. However, this solicitation requires that a State Department of Transportation (State DOT) serve as the lead agency for administering the program funding through the Federal-aid highway program. Another State agency or a State agency in a different State (if the project involves a group of States) may be responsible for providing day-to-day project oversight It is expected that all relevant state agencies (e.g. Department of Motor Vehicles, Department of Revenue) needed to initiate a full-scale deployment of the proposed revenue mechanism will be actively involved in the planning and operation of the demonstration. The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) will host an Informational Session regarding this Funding Opportunity focused on the Surface Transportation System Funding Alternatives program. This session will be conducted as a virtual forum and will focus on specific topics to help potential applicants gather additional information and ask specific questions. Participation in this session is not mandatory in order to submit an application under this solicitation. Potential applicants are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to gather information regarding this specific funding opportunity. DATE: 4/1/2016TIME: 1:00 pm Eastern TimeINFORMATION AND REGISTRATION:https://connectdot.connectsolutions.com/e90qgs1jzzc/event/registration.html |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Rick Murray
Agreement Officer Phone 202-366-4250 Email:rick.murray@dot.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DTFH6116RA00013 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Surface Transportation System Funding Alternatives |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.200 — Highway Research and Development Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 26, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 20, 2016 Applications Due by 5/20/2016 at 5:00 pm Eastern Time through www.Grants.gov |
| Archive Date: | Oct 01, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $15,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $7,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants only include State agencies. Multi-state partnerships established to develop regional or national proposals are also eligible. A State DOT will be required to administer the Federal funding. It is recognized that other state agencies may need to partner for purposes of a proposal submission. Awards will be by Allocations to State Department of Transportation (DOT). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT Federal Highway Administration |
| Description: | Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act of 2015, Pub. L. No. 114-94, H.R. 22, § 6020, H.R. 22, 114th Cong. (2015) authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to establish the Surface Transportation System Funding Alternatives (STSFA) program. The purpose of the STSFA program is to provide grants to States to demonstrate user based alternative revenue mechanisms that utilize a user fee structure to maintain the long-term solvency of the Federal Highway Trust Fund. The FAST Act provides that $15 million in FY 2016 and $20 million annually from FY 2017 through FY 2020 will be made available for grants for demonstration projects. These grants shall make up no more than 50 percent of total proposed project costs, with the remainder coming from non-Federal sources. Other Federal funds using their appropriate matching share may be leveraged for the deployment but cannot be considered as part of the STSFA matching funds, which must come from non-Federal sources unless otherwise supported by statute. On August 1 of each year, if there are insufficient grant applications that meet program requirements, any excess funds must be transferred back to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Highway Research and Development program. The grants are only available to States; however, groups of states can form partnerships for regional or national proposals. Section 6020 of the FAST Act authorizes the USDOT to enter into agreements with State authorities to demonstrate user based alternative revenue mechanisms. However, this solicitation requires that a State Department of Transportation (State DOT) serve as the lead agency for administering the program funding through the Federal-aid highway program. Another State agency or a State agency in a different State (if the project involves a group of States) may be responsible for providing day-to-day project oversight It is expected that all relevant state agencies (e.g. Department of Motor Vehicles, Department of Revenue) needed to initiate a full-scale deployment of the proposed revenue mechanism will be actively involved in the planning and operation of the demonstration. The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) will host an Informational Session regarding this Funding Opportunity focused on the Surface Transportation System Funding Alternatives program. This session will be conducted as a virtual forum and will focus on specific topics to help potential applicants gather additional information and ask specific questions. Participation in this session is not mandatory in order to submit an application under this solicitation. Potential applicants are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to gather information regarding this specific funding opportunity. DATE: 4/1/2016TIME: 1:00 pm Eastern TimeINFORMATION AND REGISTRATION:https://connectdot.connectsolutions.com/e90qgs1jzzc/event/registration.html |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Rick Murray
Agreement Officer Phone 202-366-4250 Email:rick.murray@dot.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DTFH6116RA00013 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Surface Transportation System Funding Alternatives |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.200 — Highway Research and Development Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 04, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 20, 2016 Applications Due by 5/20/2016 at 5:00 pm Eastern Time by Email to STSFA@dot.gov |
| Archive Date: | Oct 01, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $15,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $7,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants only include State agencies. Multi-state partnerships established to develop regional or national proposals are also eligible. A State DOT will be required to administer the Federal funding. It is recognized that other state agencies may need to partner for purposes of a proposal submission. Awards will be by Allocations to State Department of Transportation (DOT). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT Federal Highway Administration |
| Description: | Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act of 2015, Pub. L. No. 114-94, H.R. 22, § 6020, H.R. 22, 114th Cong. (2015) authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to establish the Surface Transportation System Funding Alternatives (STSFA) program. The purpose of the STSFA program is to provide grants to States to demonstrate user based alternative revenue mechanisms that utilize a user fee structure to maintain the long-term solvency of the Federal Highway Trust Fund. The FAST Act provides that $15 million in FY 2016 and $20 million annually from FY 2017 through FY 2020 will be made available for grants for demonstration projects. These grants shall make up no more than 50 percent of total proposed project costs, with the remainder coming from non-Federal sources. Other Federal funds using their appropriate matching share may be leveraged for the deployment but cannot be considered as part of the STSFA matching funds, which must come from non-Federal sources unless otherwise supported by statute. On August 1 of each year, if there are insufficient grant applications that meet program requirements, any excess funds must be transferred back to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Highway Research and Development program. The grants are only available to States; however, groups of states can form partnerships for regional or national proposals. Section 6020 of the FAST Act authorizes the USDOT to enter into agreements with State authorities to demonstrate user based alternative revenue mechanisms. However, this solicitation requires that a State Department of Transportation (State DOT) serve as the lead agency for administering the program funding through the Federal-aid highway program. Another State agency or a State agency in a different State (if the project involves a group of States) may be responsible for providing day-to-day project oversight It is expected that all relevant state agencies (e.g. Department of Motor Vehicles, Department of Revenue) needed to initiate a full-scale deployment of the proposed revenue mechanism will be actively involved in the planning and operation of the demonstration.
The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) will host an Informational Session regarding this Funding Opportunity focused on the Surface Transportation System Funding Alternatives program. This session will be conducted as a virtual forum and will focus on specific topics to help potential applicants gather additional information and ask specific questions. Participation in this session is not mandatory in order to submit an application under this solicitation. Potential applicants are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to gather information regarding this specific funding opportunity. DATE: 4/1/2016 INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION: |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Rick Murray
Agreement Officer Phone 202-366-4250 Email:rick.murray@dot.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 282434 Full Announcement-STSFA NOFO DTFH6116RA00013 -> Frequently Asked STSFA Questions #2.pdf
Folder 282434 Full Announcement-STSFA NOFO DTFH6116RA00013 -> NOFO DTFH6116RA00013.pdf
Folder 282434 Full Announcement-STSFA NOFO DTFH6116RA00013 -> Frequently Asked STSFA Questions #1.pdf
Folder 282434 Full Announcement-STSFA NOFO DTFH6116RA00013 -> NOFO DTFH6116RA00013, Amendment 1.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Rick Murray Agreement Officer Phone 202-366-4250 Email: rick.murray@dot.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.200 | DTFH6116RA00013 | Surface Transportation System Funding Alternatives | PKG00221852 | Mar 22, 2016 | May 20, 2016 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
282434 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
282434 SF424A-1.0.pdf
282434 SF424B-1.1.pdf
282434 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
282434 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
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