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Notice of Funding Availability: Solicitation of Grant Proposals for FY 2011 Tribal Transit Program Funds
The U.
S.
Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the availability of funds in Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 for Section 3013 of SAFETEA�LU, [Pub.
L.
109�59 (August 10, 2005)] amended 49 U.S.C.
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5311(c) by establishing the Public Transportation on Indian Reservations Program (Tribal Transit Program) (TTP).
This program authorizes direct grants ��under such terms and conditions as may be established by the Secretary�� to Indian tribes for any purpose eligible under FTA�s Nonurbanized Area Formula Program, 49 U.S.C.
5311 (Section 5311 program).
A total of $15,075,000 is currently available for discretionary allocation.
TTP funds are to be allocated for grants to federally recognized Indian tribes for any purpose eligible under the Section 5311 program.
The Conference Report that accompanied SAFETEA�LU indicated that the funds set aside for Indian tribes in the TTP are not meant to replace or reduce funds that Indian tribes receive from States through FTA�s Section 5311 program.
TTP funds are meant to complement any 5311 funds that applicants may be receiving.
These funds will be competitively allocated to support planning, capital, and operating assistance for tribal public transit services.
S.
Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the availability of funds in Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 for Section 3013 of SAFETEA�LU, [Pub.
L.
109�59 (August 10, 2005)] amended 49 U.S.C.
/>
5311(c) by establishing the Public Transportation on Indian Reservations Program (Tribal Transit Program) (TTP).
This program authorizes direct grants ��under such terms and conditions as may be established by the Secretary�� to Indian tribes for any purpose eligible under FTA�s Nonurbanized Area Formula Program, 49 U.S.C.
5311 (Section 5311 program).
A total of $15,075,000 is currently available for discretionary allocation.
TTP funds are to be allocated for grants to federally recognized Indian tribes for any purpose eligible under the Section 5311 program.
The Conference Report that accompanied SAFETEA�LU indicated that the funds set aside for Indian tribes in the TTP are not meant to replace or reduce funds that Indian tribes receive from States through FTA�s Section 5311 program.
TTP funds are meant to complement any 5311 funds that applicants may be receiving.
These funds will be competitively allocated to support planning, capital, and operating assistance for tribal public transit services.
Agency: DOT/Federal Transit Administration
Office:
Estimated Funding: $15,075,000
Office:
Estimated Funding: $15,075,000
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
Federal Register FR-2011-07-25/2011-18563
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Eligible applicants include Federally-recognized Indian tribes or Alaska Native villages, groups, or communities as identified by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) in the U. S. Department of the Interior (DOI).
To be an eligible recipient, a tribe must have the requisite legal, financial and technical capabilities to receive and administer Federal funds under this program.
To verify federal recognition a tribe may submit a copy of the most up-to-date Federal Register notice published by DOI, BIA: Entities Recognized and Eligible to Receive Service from the United States Bureau of Indian Affairs.
Applicants must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR)database and maintain an active CCR registration with current information at all times during which it has an active Federal award or an application or plan under consideration by FTA.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
Contact:
Agency Email Description:
Agency Email:
lorna.wilson@dot.gov
Date Posted:
2011-07-25
Application Due Date:
2011-09-26
Archive Date:
2011-10-26
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