Closed · FTA-2021-002-TRI-WD · CFDA 20.531 · Discretionary

FY 2021 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Transit Workforce Center (TWC)

Federal grant opportunity posted by DOT - Federal Transit Administration, cataloged on Grants.gov.

Varies
Award range
Closed
Status
May 10, 2021
Close date
1
Expected awards

The verdict

FY 2021 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Transit Workforce Center (TWC) is a closed discretionary listing from DOT - Federal Transit Administration that offered Varies by applicant across 1 expected award. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

Varies
award range
Closed
application status
1
expected award
20.531
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - FY 2021 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Transit Workforce Center (TWC) - is cataloged under number FTA-2021-002-TRI-WD and tied to CFDA assistance listing 20.531, posted by DOT - Federal Transit Administration. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on April 9, 2021 and last updated on April 15, 2021. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is Varies by applicant. The agency has projected $5.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 1 award. If the agency funds the expected 1 award from the $5.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $5.0 million. 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 May 10, 2021. 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. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

Varies by applicant

Close Date

May 10, 2021

Posted

April 9, 2021

Est. Total Funding

$5,000,000

Expected Awards

1

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces this competitive opportunity to apply for $5 million in Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 and 2021 Technical Assistance and Workforce Development funds to establish a Transit Workforce Center (TWC) that supports public transit agencies’ workforce development needs for all modes of public transit across urban, tribal, and rural entities. The Assistance Listing number for this activity is 20.531. The overarching mission of this new center is to assist public transit agencies to recruit, hire, train, and retain the diverse workforce needed now and in the future.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 12, 13. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

Betty Jackson FTA Office of Research, Demonstration and Innovation Phone: 202.366.1730

Key Dates

Posted April 9, 2021
Close Date May 10, 2021
Archive Date June 9, 2021
Last Updated April 15, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "FY 2021 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Transit Workforce Center (TWC)", offered by DOT - Federal Transit Administration. It is associated with CFDA program 20.531. The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces this competitive opportunity to apply for $5 million in Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 and 2021 Technical Assistance and Workforce Development funds to establ...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on May 10, 2021. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Varies by applicant. Total estimated funding: $5,000,000. Expected number of awards: 1.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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