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Innovative Public Transportation Workforce Development Program (Ladders of Opportunity Initiative)

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10/24/2014. Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA): Solicitation of Project Proposals for the Innovative Public Transportation Workforce Development Program (Ladders of Opportunity Initiative). The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the availability of approximately $9 million for proposals that promote innovative nationally and regionally significant public transportation workforce development models and programs that invest in America’s economic growth and help build ladders of opportunity into the middle class for American workers.

Low or No Emission Vehicle Deployment Program (LoNo Program) - 2015 NOFA

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9/24/2015. Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA): Solicitation of Project Proposals for the Low or No Emission Vehicle Deployment Program (LoNo) Program. The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the availability of $22.5 million of Fiscal Year 2015 funds for the deployment of low or no emission transit buses. Of that amount, a minimum of $3.0 million must be spent for supporting facilities and related equipment.

Innovative Safety, Resiliency, and All-Hazards Emergency Response and Recovery Research Demonstrations

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10/1/2013. Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA): Solicitation of Project Proposals for Innovative Safety, Resiliency, and All-Hazards Emergency Response and Recovery Research Demonstrations. The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the availability of $29 million in for innovative safety, resiliency, and all-hazards emergency response and recovery research demonstration projects of national significance.

The Passenger Ferry Grant Program - 2015 NOFA

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8/3/2015. Solicitation of Project Proposals for the Passenger Ferry Grant Program (Ferry program). The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the availability of approximately $20 million in Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 Section 5307 Urbanized Area Formula Grants program funds authorized by the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21), Public Law 112-141, July 6, 2012. This notice solicits proposals to compete for FY 2015 funding that is currently available under the Ferry program and may include additional funds made available.

Bus Efficiency Enhancements Research and Demonstrations

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6/28/2013. The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the availability of $3.0 million of Fiscal Year (FY) 2012 research funds for innovative research, development, and demonstration projects targeting Bus Efficiency Enhancements, specifically enhanced Electrification of Accessories, and improvements in Thermal Management of Bus Bodies.