Closed · FTA-2023-002-TPM-LWNO · CFDA 20.526 · Discretionary

FY 2023 Competitive Funding Opportunity; Low or No Emission Vehicle Program

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

Varies
Award range
Closed
Status
April 13, 2023
Close date
100
Expected awards

The verdict

FY 2023 Competitive Funding Opportunity; Low or No Emission Vehicle Program is a closed discretionary listing from DOT - Federal Transit Administration that offered Varies by applicant across 100 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

Varies
award range
Closed
application status
100
expected awards
20.526
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - FY 2023 Competitive Funding Opportunity; Low or No Emission Vehicle Program - is cataloged under number FTA-2023-002-TPM-LWNO and tied to CFDA assistance listing 20.526, posted by DOT - Federal Transit Administration. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on January 27, 2023. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is Varies by applicant. The agency has projected $1.2 billion in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 100 awards. If the agency funds the expected 100 awards from the $1.2 billion estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $12.2 million. 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 April 13, 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

Varies by applicant

Close Date

April 13, 2023

Posted

January 27, 2023

Est. Total Funding

$1,221,350,117

Expected Awards

100

Instrument

Grant

Cost Sharing

Required

Description

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the availability of approximately $1.22 billion in competitive grants under the Low or No Emission Grant Program (Low-No Program) for the purchase or lease of zero-emission and low-emission transit buses, including acquisition, construction, and leasing of required supporting facilities. Synopses and full announcement will be posted on Grants.gov as opportunity FTA-2023-002-TPM-LWNO. Proposals must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov website by 11:59 PM Eastern Time April 13, 2023.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 00, 01, 02, 07. 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

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Parent Grant Program

CFDA 20.526

Bus and Bus Facilities Formula Grants

U.S. Department of Transportation

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Agency Contact

Margaretta Veltri FTA Office of Program Management Phone: (202) 366-5094

Key Dates

Posted January 27, 2023
Close Date April 13, 2023
Archive Date May 13, 2023
Last Updated January 27, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "FY 2023 Competitive Funding Opportunity; Low or No Emission Vehicle Program", offered by DOT - Federal Transit Administration. It is associated with CFDA program 20.526. The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the availability of approximately $1.22 billion in competitive grants under the Low or No Emission Grant Program (Low-No Program) for the purchase or...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on April 13, 2023. 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: $1,221,350,117. Expected number of awards: 100.
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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