If we have already registered on Grants.gov for submission of other grants, do we need to re-register specifically for this application?
No, if you have registered and are up to date you should be able to apply for these opportunities.
Guidance
Legacy ID
176
Show Effective Date
Off
Significant Regulatory Guidance
No
Are rolling stock repowers eligible for the Bus and Bus Infrastructure Program?
Yes, as defined as replacement of a vehicle’s propulsion system, including replacing a propulsion system with a propulsion system of a different type (e.g., replacing a diesel engine with an electric battery propulsion system). Rolling stock repowering is permitted for buses that have met...
Are remanufactured vehicles eligible for purchase under the Bus and Bus Infrastructure Program?
Yes. Remanufactured vehicles are vehicles that have undergone substantial structural, mechanical or electrical rebuilding, restoration or updating by a third party and then are sold or leased to a transit agency. If an applicant includes remanufactured vehicles in the application...
What administrative costs are eligible?
Administrative costs must be directly related to implementing or overseeing a project. For examples of eligible administrative costs, refer to 2 CFR Part 225, Appendix B to Part 225 - Selected Items of Cost.
If we place an order prior to the award announcement and we are selected to receive funding, would we be eligible for reimbursement?
Pre-award authority starts on the day the projects are announced. Projects will not be eligible for grant reimbursement for expenses incurred prior to the date of announcement.
Can school buses be purchased with Bus and Bus Infrastructure Funds?
No. School buses are not eligible.
Can we use this grant to pay for a study?
The Bus and Bus Infrastructure Program is for capital projects only. Studies and planning efforts are not eligible expenses.
Do "facilities" include transportation centers or just shops/yards?
Both types of projects are eligible.
What is a local governmental authority?
A local government authority includes: (1) a political subdivision of a state, (2) an authority of at least one state or political subdivision of a state, (3) an Indian tribe, or (4) a public corporation, board, or commission established under the laws of a state.
Is an airport authority eligible to receive funding? What about state universities?
Only designated recipients of FTA funds, states, local governmental authorities and Indian tribes are eligible to apply for funds. If you are unsure about whether you can apply for funding, please contact your FTA Regional Office or your state’s Department of Transportation.