Is there a maximum/minimum amount that can be requested?
There is no minimum or maximum application amount. Depending on the applications received, FTA may cap awards at a particular amount to ensure a diversity of funded projects.
Guidance
Legacy ID
176
Show Effective Date
Off
Significant Regulatory Guidance
No
Can credit from partners for payment of operating costs for transit service qualify as local match or portion of local match?
No. Operating expenses are not eligible under this program and cannot be counted toward the total project cost in determining the local cost share. Eligible sources of local match include the following: Cash from non-government sources of that revenues from providing public transportation...
Is workforce development related to low or no emission vehicles also at 85% FTA/15% Local match?
Although the match for Low-No projects is 85% federal, 15% local match, workforce development match for CAA and ADA projects is still 80% federal, 20% local
Can you explain what is meant by workforce development?
Workforce development includes activities related to employment or education with a direct linkage to the capital project. Examples include developing apprenticeships, on-the-job training, and instructional training for public transportation maintenance and operations occupations. Refer to FTA’s...
Are partial awards possible under this program or is it all or nothing?
Are partial awards possible under this program or is it all or nothing?
If awarded, do funds need to be expended by a certain time?
Funds must be obligated within three fiscal years after the fiscal year the funds were made available. For example, if the funds were made available in the fall of 2017, the funds must be obligated by September 30, 2020.
How will FTA evaluate Demonstration of Need for proposals for new or expanded facilities?
FTA has defined the criteria for Demonstration of Need in the NOFO, including specific guidance for expansion projects.
When demonstrating the state of need for replacement buses, is it best to attach documentation or verbalize the status in the narrative?
The narrative should provide a complete explanation of the need for replacement buses, including any relevant supporting information. Attachments, such as a fleet inventory, vehicle status report, or other documentation, may be used to support the statements in the narrative response.
What is the recommended documentation for local match?
The appropriate documentation may vary depending on the source of local match. Examples could include a city council or board resolution to provide local match for the project or a letter from the state attesting to the availability of state funding for the project.
I am a designated recipient and will be applying for multiple urban agencies. Should I use multiple SF 424s or just one SF 424 with multiple supplemental forms?
An applicant can choose either option; however, we recommend separate submissions for multiple urban agencies.