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How long does it take to get an approved grant from FTA?

Our policy is to approve all COMPLETE application within 60 days from the time the application was submitted to FTA.  Application is not considered complete if STIP, environmental or legal issues still remain despite having all the fields in TEAM complete.

Is there a list of everything an agency has to do to become a Grantee?

Is there a list of everything an agency has to do to become a Grantee?

No. Even though I hear a lot about applications, requirements, regulations, changes, and the like, I've never been to a class that could teach someone how to apply for a grant, either. An agency must take a number of...

What are Civil Rights and who is the Civil Rights Officer?

What are Civil Rights and who is the Civil Rights Officer?

Every applicant has Civil Rights requirements. They are not part of a Grant Application because they are even more fundamental than the Application itself. They are a pre-requisite, i.e., a requirement for eligibility even to...

Is there an FTA dictionary?

Is there an FTA dictionary?

No. 

You have to know which letter, circular, policy, notice, rule, regulation, law, etc., has the definition you need and then be able to retrieve it.  You also have to know why you want to know because ...

Where can I take a class to learn how to be an FTA Grantee?

Where can I take a class to learn how to be an FTA Grantee?  We will be eligible for the first time for 5307 funding next year.

I don't know of any class like that.  But here are two e-mails that come to mind that will be helpful. The requirements for...

Where can I find information about FTA's requirements?

Where can I find information about the the common grant rule and any other materials related to procurement procedures for federal projects? Where can I find rules, policies, and circulars related to pre-award, post-award, solicitation, cost analysis, contract negotiations, contractor...

Canarsie Line Power Improvements Engineering Profile

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) proposes to implement capacity improvements to the Canarsie L Line, which operates between South Brooklyn and Manhattan. Improvements include three new power substations, contact rail, circuit breaker houses, and other upgrades needed to increase...