Is workforce development related to CAA and ADA also at a reduced local match?
Workforce development match for CAA and ADA projects is still 80% federal, 20% local.
Guidance
Legacy ID
176
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Off
Significant Regulatory Guidance
No
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...
Will projects that only request incremental costs be prioritized over projects that request the full amount?
Projects to fund the incremental costs of a project may receive a higher rating for the local financial commitment to the project, but will still be evaluated based on the remainder of the evaluation criteria provided in the NOFO.
Are partial awards possible under this program or is it all or nothing?
Applicants may provide a scalable option within their submission. FTA may award an amount that is less than the amount requested, provided that it will fund a project of independent utility.
If awarded, do funds need to be expended by a certain time?
Funds must be obligated within 4 years (year of award plus 3 years) – September 30, 2020.
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 agencies.
How should letters of support be addressed?
For letters that you wish to have considered as a part of the application, address the letters to the FTA Program Manager. For letters that require an official response, address the letter to the Acting Administrator at Federal Transit Administration 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE Washington, DC...
Is it possible or appropriate to attach signed support letters, resumes, and other documents as supplemental details to the application?
Grants.gov will allow you to upload supporting documents. Supporting documents may be helpful to reviewers, as they may confirm what is stated in the narrative.