Closed · FTA-2023-006-TPE · CFDA 20.505 · Discretionary

FY 2023 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Areas of Persistent Poverty Program

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

up to $850K
Award range
Closed
Status
March 10, 2023
Close date
45
Expected awards

The verdict

FY 2023 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Areas of Persistent Poverty Program is a closed discretionary listing from DOT - Federal Transit Administration that offered Up to $850,000 across 45 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

up to $850K
award range
Closed
application status
45
expected awards
20.505
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - FY 2023 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Areas of Persistent Poverty Program - is cataloged under number FTA-2023-006-TPE and tied to CFDA assistance listing 20.505, posted by DOT - Federal Transit Administration. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on January 9, 2023. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $850,000. The agency has projected $20.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 45 awards. If the agency funds the expected 45 awards from the $20.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $445,000. Cost sharing or matching funds are required, meaning applicants must contribute a portion of the project budget from non-federal sources, factor this into your financial plan before drafting the proposal. 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 March 10, 2023. 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

Up to $850,000

Close Date

March 10, 2023

Posted

January 9, 2023

Est. Total Funding

$20,041,870

Expected Awards

45

Instrument

Grant

Cost Sharing

Required

Description

To create new opportunities for those experiencing poverty, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced a new Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to help improve transit in areas experiencing long-term economic distress. The $20 million in competitive grant funding through FTA’s Areas of Persistent Poverty (AoPP) Program provides more resources to underserved and disadvantaged communities seeking to expand or improve transit.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 00, 01, 02, 04, 07, 08, 22, 25. 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

Colby McFarland FTA Office of Planning and Environment Phone: (202) 366-1648

Key Dates

Posted January 9, 2023
Close Date March 10, 2023
Archive Date April 9, 2023
Last Updated January 9, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "FY 2023 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Areas of Persistent Poverty Program", offered by DOT - Federal Transit Administration. It is associated with CFDA program 20.505. To create new opportunities for those experiencing poverty, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced a new Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to h...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on March 10, 2023. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $850,000. Total estimated funding: $20,041,870. Expected number of awards: 45.
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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