State Planning and Research

 

To assist in the development of cost effective multimodal transportation improvement programs which include the planning, engineering, and designing of Federal Transit projects, and other technical studies in a program for a unified and officially coordinated Statewide Transportation system.

Deleted 09/09/2014 (Archived.) 20.515 Agency: Department of Transportation
Office: Federal Transit Administration (FTA) FORMULA GRANTS Fiscal Year 2013: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2014: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2015: No Current Data Available Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21), Public Law 112-141, 49 U.S.C 5305(e). Apportionments are made to the States. Apportionments are made to the States. Federal Register Notice, "FTA Fiscal Year 2013 Apportionments, Allocations, and Program Information", published annually, contains the State apportionment in Table 2. For fiscal year 2013, the publication date was October 16, 2012. For other fiscal years, contact the FTA Regional Office or refer to the FTA website to obtain the publication dates. The FTA website is: www.fta.dot.gov/funding/grants_financing_174.html.htm. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87. Preapplication coordination is required. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. FTA Circular 8200.1C dated September 1, 2008, Program Guidance and Application Instructions for Metropolitan Planning and State Planning and Research Program Grants, provides detailed application information. It is available at http:/ www.fta.dot.gov/legislation_law12349 8454.html. If the application is complete, FTA will approve and release the grant. Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines. If completed applications are submitted to FTA no later than the first business day of the quarter, FTA will then award grants no later than the last business day of the quarter. In FY 04, FTA awarded State Planning and Research Program grants in an average of 9 days of submission of a completer application. Not Applicable. Grants may be amended to add additional funds. Not Applicable. This is a consolidated program which is apportioned to the States under 49 U.S.C., Chapter 53 which includes such activities as planning, technical studies and assistance, innovative demonstrations, management training, and cooperative research. In addition, a State may authorize a portion of these funds to be used to supplement and administer Metropolitan Planning funds allocated by the State to its urbanized areas, as the State deems appropriate. (1) Progress reports; (2) Financial report upon completion of the project; and (3) Final technical study report (if applicable). SF - 425. (1) Progress reports; (2) Financial report upon completion of the project; and (3) Final technical study report (if applicable). SF - 425. (1) Progress reports; (2) Financial report upon completion of the project; and (3) Final technical study report (if applicable). In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133. For 3 years Following submission of the final financial status report and pending resolution of audit findings, Project sponsor is required to retain intact all project contract documents, financial records, and supporting documents. Statutory Formula: Title 49 , Part 5305(e).
Matching Requirements: The matching requirements vary. Funds obligated for State or metropolitan planning are granted as an 80 percent Federal, 20 percent local ratio. In addition, funds can be transferred from the Federal Highway Administration to form State Consolidated Planning Grants.
This program does not have MOE requirements. Funds are available for 3 years following the year for which they were appropriated. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: by letter of credit. None. See Appendix IV of the Catalog for a listing of Federal Transit Administration regional offices. Candace Noonan 1200 New Jersey Ave., S.E , Washington, District of Columbia 20590 Phone: (202) 366-1648. http://www.fta.dot.gov. 69-1137-0-1-401; 69-8350-0-7-401. (Project Grants) FY 12 $19,612,800; FY 13 est $21,928,320; and FY 14 est $22,257,000 Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$45,000 to $1,000,000 plus per State based on a statutory formula. Federal Register Notice, "FTA Fiscal Year 2013 Apportionments, Allocations, and Program Information", published annually, contains the State apportionment in Table 2. For fiscal year 2013, the publication date was Oct. 16, 2012. For other fiscal years, contact the FTA Regional Office or consult the FTA website to obtain the publication dates and additional regulations and guidelines. The FTA website is: http://www.fta.dot.gov/funding/grants_financing_174.html. Fiscal Year 2013: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2014: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2015: No Current Data Available