Closed D2008-ATPL-650-001 CFDA 20.520 Discretionary

Notice of Funding Availability: Alternative Transportation in Parks and Public Lands Program.

Posted by DOT - Federal Transit Administration

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement — Notice of Funding Availability: Alternative Transportation in Parks and Public Lands Program. — is cataloged under number D2008-ATPL-650-001 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 December 17, 2007. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a other.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $5,945,000. The agency has projected $23.8 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 50 awards. If the agency funds the expected 50 awards from the $23.8 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $476,000. 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 February 29, 2008. 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 $5,945,000

Close Date

February 29, 2008

Posted

December 17, 2007

Est. Total Funding

$23,780,000

Expected Awards

50

Instrument

Other

Description

This solicitation is for proposals for fiscal year 2008 funding through the Alternative Transportation in Parks and Public Lands program, administered by the Federal Transit Administration in partnership with the Department of the Interior and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service. The purpose of the program is to enhance the protection of national parks and Federal lands, and increase the enjoyment of those visiting them. The program funds capital and planning expenses for alternative transportation systems in parks and public lands. Alternative transportation is “transportation by bus, rail, or any other publicly or privately owned conveyance that provides to the public general or special service on a regular basis, including sightseeing service. Such term also includes a non-motorized transportation system (including the provision of facilities for pedestrians, bicycles, and non-motorized watercraft).” Federal land management agencies and State, tribal and local governments acting with the consent of a Federal land management agency are eligible to apply. For more information on project eligibility and how to apply, please follow the link below for the federal register notice. For additional information, please visit our website at www.fta.dot.gov/atppl.

Eligibility

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Agency Contact

Federal Transit Administration <br/>Attn: Scott Faulk, Program Analyst <br/>1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., E44-417 <br/>Washington, DC 20590 <br/> <br/>Phone: 202-366-1660 <br/>scott.faulk@dot.gov <br/>

Key Dates

Posted December 17, 2007
Close Date February 29, 2008
Archive Date March 30, 2008
Last Updated December 17, 2007

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Notice of Funding Availability: Alternative Transportation in Parks and Public Lands Program.", offered by DOT - Federal Transit Administration. It is associated with CFDA program 20.520. This solicitation is for proposals for fiscal year 2008 funding through the Alternative Transportation in Parks and Public Lands program, administered by the Federal Transit Administration in partners...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on February 29, 2008. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $5,945,000. Total estimated funding: $23,780,000. Expected number of awards: 50.
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.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from Grants.gov and SAM.gov and is for informational purposes only. Opportunity details, deadlines, and eligibility requirements change frequently. Always verify current information directly on Grants.gov before applying. PlainGrants is not affiliated with any federal agency.

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