National Rural Transportation Assistance Program: Solicitation for Proposals
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is soliciting proposals under FTA's Formula Grants for Rural Areas Program (49 U.S.C.
5311), to fund a National Rural Transportation Assistance Program (National RTAP).
The National RTAP provides a source of funding to assist in the design and implementation of training and technical assistance projects and other support services tailored to meet the specific needs of transit operators in rural areas.
Please download the entire Federal Register Notice to adequately address all components of the solicitation.
You may contact Lorna Wilson at lorna.wilson@dot.gov for your program related questions.
5311), to fund a National Rural Transportation Assistance Program (National RTAP).
The National RTAP provides a source of funding to assist in the design and implementation of training and technical assistance projects and other support services tailored to meet the specific needs of transit operators in rural areas.
Please download the entire Federal Register Notice to adequately address all components of the solicitation.
You may contact Lorna Wilson at lorna.wilson@dot.gov for your program related questions.
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
FTA website - Current Notices of Funding Availability
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Eligible proposers are non-profit organizations with rural and tribal transportation experience that have the capacity to provide public transportation-related technical assistance and the ability to deliver national technical assistance and training programs.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
Contact:
Agency Email Description:
Agency Email:
lorna.wilson@dot.gov
Date Posted:
2014-01-15
Application Due Date:
2014-02-10
Archive Date:
2014-03-12
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