Public Transportation on Indian Reservations
Section 5311(j) of MAP-21, Public Law 112-41 (July 6, 2012), authorizes the Public Transportation on Indian Reservations Program (Tribal Transit Program (TTP)) for Fiscal Years (FY) 2013-201 4. The program authorizes direct grants under such terms and conditions as may be established by the Secretary
to Indian tribes for any purpose eligible under FTAs Formula Grants for Rural Areas Program, 49 U.S.C.
531 1. The modified Tribal Transit Program continues to be a set-aside from the Formula Grants for Rural Areas program but now consists of a $25 million formula program and a $5 million discretionary grant program subject to the availability of appropriations.
Formula factors include vehicle revenue miles and the number of low-income individuals residing on tribal lands.
Discretionary funds are available annually on a competitive basis.
TTP funds are to be allocated for grants to Federally-recognized Indian tribes for any purpose eligible under the Section 5311 program.
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 FTAs Section 5311 program.
TTP funds are meant to complement any 5311 funds that applicants may be receiving.
Tribal transit funds will be competitively allocated to support planning, capital, and operating assistance for tribal public transit services.
531 1. The modified Tribal Transit Program continues to be a set-aside from the Formula Grants for Rural Areas program but now consists of a $25 million formula program and a $5 million discretionary grant program subject to the availability of appropriations.
Formula factors include vehicle revenue miles and the number of low-income individuals residing on tribal lands.
Discretionary funds are available annually on a competitive basis.
TTP funds are to be allocated for grants to Federally-recognized Indian tribes for any purpose eligible under the Section 5311 program.
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 FTAs Section 5311 program.
TTP funds are meant to complement any 5311 funds that applicants may be receiving.
Tribal transit funds will be competitively allocated to support planning, capital, and operating assistance for tribal public transit services.
Agency: Department of Transportation
Office: DOT/Federal Transit Administration
Estimated Funding: $5,000,000
Office: DOT/Federal Transit Administration
Estimated Funding: $5,000,000
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
FTA Tribal Transit Program Page
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Federally-recognized Indian tribes or Alaska Native villages, groups, or communities as identified by the U. S. Department of Interior (DOI), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA).
As evidence of 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.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
http://www.fta.dot.gov/grants/13094_3553.html
Contact:
Elan FlippinTribal Transit ProgramOffice of Program Management(202) 366-3800
Agency Email Description:
Elan Flippin
Agency Email:
elan.flippin@dot.gov
Date Posted:
2013-05-08
Application Due Date:
2013-07-08
Archive Date:
2013-08-07
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