FY 2023 Emergency Relief Grants for Public Transportation Systems Affected by Major Declared Disasters in Calendar Years 2017, 2020, 2021, and 2022
Posted by DOT - Federal Transit Administration
Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement — FY 2023 Emergency Relief Grants for Public Transportation Systems Affected by Major Declared Disasters in Calendar Years 2017, 2020, 2021, and 2022 — is cataloged under number FTA-2023-009-TPM-ER and tied to CFDA assistance listing 20.527, posted by DOT - Federal Transit Administration. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on March 27, 2023 and last updated on March 28, 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 $212.3 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 45 awards. If the agency funds the expected 45 awards from the $212.3 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $4.7 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 May 26, 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.
Award Range
Varies by applicant
Close Date
May 26, 2023
Posted
March 27, 2023
Est. Total Funding
$212,300,000
Expected Awards
45
Instrument
Grant
Cost Sharing
Required
Description
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the opportunity to apply for $212,301,048 in grants under the Public Transportation Emergency Relief Program (Emergency Relief Program) for states, territories, local government authorities, Indian tribes, and other FTA recipients affected by major declared disasters in calendar years 2017, 2020, 2021, and 2022. Projects may include costs for disaster response, recovery, and rebuilding activities. Costs related to the COVID-19 pandemic are not eligible for this funding. FTA will distribute these funds in a manner consistent with the eligibility requirements of this program, subject to the priorities set forth in the Notice of Availability of Emergency Relief Funding.
Eligibility
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Official Listing on Grants.gov
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Parent Grant Program
Enhanced Mobility of Seniors in Rural Areas
U.S. Department of Transportation
Agency Contact
Thomas Wilson <br/>FTA Office of Program Management
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