Closed · FTA-09003-TPM-ATPL · CFDA 20.520 · Discretionary

Funding Availability-Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks Program.

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

up to $6.7M
Award range
Closed
Status
February 27, 2009
Close date
50
Expected awards

The verdict

Funding Availability-Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks Program. is a closed discretionary listing from DOT - Federal Transit Administration that offered Up to $6,725,000 across 50 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

up to $6.7M
award range
Closed
application status
50
expected awards
20.520
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Funding Availability-Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks Program. - is cataloged under number FTA-09003-TPM-ATPL 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 February 3, 2009. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a other.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $6,725,000. The agency has projected $26.9 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 50 awards. If the agency funds the expected 50 awards from the $26.9 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $538,000. 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 27, 2009. 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 $6,725,000

Close Date

February 27, 2009

Posted

February 3, 2009

Est. Total Funding

$26,900,000

Expected Awards

50

Instrument

Other

Description

This notice solicits proposals to compete for Fiscal Year (FY) 2009 funds through the Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks Program (Transit in Parks Program), formerly the Alternative Transportation in Parks and Public Lands program (ATPPL), administered by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) in partnership with the Department of the Interior (DOI) 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 visitors’ experience. The program funds capital and planning expenses for alternative transportation systems such as buses and trams in federally-managed parks and public lands. Federal land management agencies, as well as State, tribal and local governments acting with the consent of a Federal land management agency are eligible to apply. DOI, after consultation with and in cooperation with FTA, will determine the final selection and funding of projects.

Eligibility

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

View on Grants.gov

Agency Contact

Scott Faulk; 202-366-1660 Federal Transit Administration Office of Program Management 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE 4th Floor - East Building - Rm E44-417 Washington, DC 20590

Key Dates

Posted February 3, 2009
Close Date February 27, 2009
Archive Date March 29, 2009
Last Updated February 3, 2009

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Funding Availability-Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks Program.", offered by DOT - Federal Transit Administration. It is associated with CFDA program 20.520. This notice solicits proposals to compete for Fiscal Year (FY) 2009 funds through the Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks Program (Transit in Parks Program), formerly the Alternative Transportation in P...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on February 27, 2009. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $6,725,000. Total estimated funding: $26,900,000. 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.

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