Section 5309 Bus and Bus Facilities, Ladders of Opportunity Program
Solicitation of Project Proposals for Bus and Bus Facilities Program, Ladders of Opportunity Initiative. The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the availability of approximately $100 million from recoveries from the Section 5309 Bus and Bus Facilities Program authorized by the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient, Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA–LU), Public Law 109–59 and prior authorizations. Additional recoveries or other unallocated program funding may result in additional funding for proposals submitted under this notice. Opportunity details are avialble on the FTA website and in the Federal Register notice http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2014-06-04/html/2014-12925.htm.
General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Deleted 09/03/2014 (Archived.)
Program Number
FTA-2014-004-TPM Federal Agency/Office
Agency: Department of TransportationOffice: FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
Grant Number of Awards Available
100 Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Ă‚â€Ă‚â€Direct RecipientsÂ’Â’ within the meaning of FTAÂ’s Section 5307 Urbanized Area Formula program, States, or Indian Tribes are eligible to submit proposals for this initiative. Except for projects proposed by Indian Tribes, proposals for funding eligible projects in rural (nonurbanized) areas must be submitted as part of a consolidated State proposal. States and Direct Recipients may also submit consolidated proposals for projects in urbanized areas. Proposals shall contain projects to be implemented by the Recipient or its subrecipients. Eligible subrecipients include public agencies, private nonprofit organizations, and private providers engaged in public transportation. The proposal must include a detailed statement regarding the role of any public transportation provider who is a project partner but may not be the lead applicant in the implementation of the project. What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Deadlines
08/04/2014 Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program has cost sharing or matching requirements. Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Headquarters Office
Samuel SneadProgram Manager
Ladders of Opportunity Program
FTA Office of Transit Programs
Website Address
http://www.fta.dot.gov/grants/13077_16008.html
E-mail Address
Samuel.snead@dot.gov
Financial Information
Obligations
$100,000,000.00 Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Awards up to $100,000,000.00
