Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO):
Solicitation of Project Proposals for the Low or No Emission Program (Low-No) Program.
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the availability of $55 million of Fiscal Year 2017 funds for the purchase or lease of low or no emission vehicles
credit:
as well as related equipment or facilities.
Only $3 1. 5 million is available under the Continuing Resolution that expires on April 28, 201 7.
Synopses and full announcement are posted on Grants.gov site as opportunity FTA-2017-003-LowNo.
Proposals must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov website by midnight EDT on 6/26/201 7.
Summary:
The main purpose of the Low-No Program is to support the transition of the nation’s transit fleet to the lowest polluting and most energy efficient transit vehicles.
The Low-No Program provides funding to State and local governmental authorities for the purchase or lease of zero-emission and low-emission transit buses, including acquisition, construction, and leasing of required supporting facilities.