FY 2012 Discretionary Funding Opportunity: Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks Program
Posted by DOT - Federal Transit Administration
Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement — FY 2012 Discretionary Funding Opportunity: Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks Program — is cataloged under number FTA-2012-013-TPM-TRIP and tied to CFDA assistance listing 20.520, posted by DOT - Federal Transit Administration. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on August 27, 2012. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.
Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $2,000,000. The agency has projected $12.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 25 awards. If the agency funds the expected 25 awards from the $12.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $480,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.
Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on September 28, 2012. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully — federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed — it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities.
Award Range
Up to $2,000,000
Close Date
September 28, 2012
Posted
August 27, 2012
Est. Total Funding
$12,000,000
Expected Awards
25
Instrument
Grant
Description
The Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks Program was established to address the challenge of increasing vehicle congestion in and around our national parks and other federal lands. America’s national parks, wildlife refuges, and national forests were created to protect unique environmental and cultural treasures, but are now facing traffic, pollution and crowding that diminishes the visitor experience and threatens the environment. To address these concerns, this program provides funding for alternative transportation systems, such as shuttle buses, rail connections and even bicycle trails. The program seeks to conserve natural, historical, and cultural resources; reduce congestion and pollution; improve visitor mobility and accessibility; enhance visitor experience; and ensure access to all, including persons with disabilities. The program is administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, together with the Department of the Interior and the U.S. Forest Service. This is the final allocation of funds under this program, which was repealed by Congress in the most recent transportation authorization. Program funds may support capital and planning expenses for new or existing alternative transportation systems in the vicinity of an eligible area. Alternative transportation includes transportation by bus, rail, or any other publicly available means of transportation and includes sightseeing service. It also includes non-motorized transportation systems such as pedestrian and bicycle trails. Operating costs, such as fuel and drivers’ salaries, are not eligible expenses. FTA will prioritize projects that demonstrate benefits independent of future sources of funding. While planning projects are eligible, they should provide benefits independent of any proposed future project. Eligible funding recipients include federal land management agencies (FLMAs) that manage eligible areas, including, but not limited to: • Bureau of Land Management (BLM) • Bureau of Reclamation (BR) • National Park Service (NPS) • U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) • U.S. Forest Service (USFS) Eligible recipients also include state, tribal, or local governmental authorities with jurisdiction over land in the vicinity of an eligible area acting with the consent of the FLMA. Eligible project areas include any federally owned or managed park, refuge or recreational area open to the general public, including: National Parks, National Wildlife Refuges; Bureau of Land Management recreational areas; Bureau of Reclamation recreational areas; and National Forests. Eligible projects may also include the communities and land surrounding these federal lands.
Eligibility
25
Official Listing on Grants.gov
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Parent Grant Program
Capital Assistance for Innovative Mobility
U.S. Department of Transportation
Agency Contact
Adam Schildge <br/>Federal Transit Administration <br/>(202)366-0778 <br/>
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