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Summary: Public Transportation on Indian Reservations Program Fiscal Year 2024 Notice of Funding Opportunity

Date Posted: August 15, 2024
Date Closed: November 13, 2024
Opportunity ID: FTA-2024-012-TPM-TRTR

Summary

Federal public transportation law (49 USC 5311(c)(1)(A)) authorizes the competitive amount of the Public Transportation on Indian Reservations Program (Tribal Transit Program or TTP). The competitive grants under FTA's TTP allow tribes to buy transit vehicles, upgrade bus facilities, and expand transit options.

Learn More and Visit the Full NOFO.

Graphic depicting the following process: Stage 1 is Apply. The steps under Stage 1 include Step 1: Applicant registers on SAM.gov and Grants.gov well in advance of application; Step 2: Applicant reviews the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO); and Step 3: Applicant submits their application before the application deadline. Stage 2 is FTA Announces. The steps under Stage 2 include Step 4. FTA reviews, rates, and selects projects based on how applicants address the evaluation criteria in the NOFO; and Step 5. FTA announces project selections. Stage 3 is Implement. The steps under Stage 3 include Step 6: Recipient reviews the project implementation guidance, which includes guidance and administrative requirements under the Tribal Transit Program; and Step 7: Recipient works with the regional office to implement the award.
  • $9,169,076 is available in competitive grants for the FY 2024 Public Transportation on Indian Reservations (Tribal Transit) Program.
  • For more information, view the “Basic Information” section in the full NOFO.

Eligibility

  • Eligible applicants include Federally recognized Indian tribes and Alaska Native Villages, groups, or communities as identified by the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs.
  • For more information, view the “Eligibility” section in the full NOFO.

Submission Requirements & Deadlines

  • A complete proposal submission will consist of at least two files:
  • A submission may contain additional supporting documentation as attachments.
  • An applicant must submit a proposal electronically through Grants.gov by 11:59 PM ET on 11/13/2024.
    • Applicants should register on the Grants.gov website well before the application deadline, as it is a multi-step process that may take several weeks to complete.
    • Applicants who have already registered in Grants.gov may still need to take steps update their registration before they can submit an application.
  • For more information, view the “Submission Requirements & Deadlines” section in the full NOFO.

For information on the Program Description, Application Contents & Format, Application Review Information, Award Notices, and Post-Award Requirements & Administration, view the full NOFO here.

Contacts & Resources

Last updated: Thursday, August 15, 2024