The Department of Transportation is offering the Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks Program grant to enhance the protection of national parks and Federal lands, and improve visitor experiences. This opportunity, with a closing date of Feb 27, 2009, supports funding for capital and planning expenses for alternative transportation systems like buses and trams in federally-managed parks and public lands. Eligible applicants include Federal land management agencies, State, tribal, and local governments in collaboration with a Federal land management agency, with final project selection and funding determined by the Department of the Interior in consultation with the Federal Transit Administration.
Opportunity ID: 45149
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FTA-09003-TPM-ATPL |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Funding Availability-Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks Program. |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 50 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.520 — Alternative Transportation in Parks and Public Lands |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 03, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 03, 2009 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 27, 2009 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 27, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 29, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $26,900,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $6,725,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) County governments City or township governments Special district governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Other: Federal land management agencies that manage an eligible area, including but not limited to the National Park Service, the Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the Forest Service, and the Bureau of Reclamation Interagency agreements for projects sponsored by federal land management agencies. Grants for projects sponsored by State, local, or tribal governments; Federal land management agencies. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT/Federal Transit Administration |
| 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 Agricultures 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. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Federal Register Notice |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please 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 Email:Scott.faulk@dot.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Added Instrument type | Feb 03, 2009 | |
| Funding Availability-Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks Program. was typed as Funding Availability-Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks Program. Program | Feb 03, 2009 | |
| Feb 03, 2009 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FTA-09003-TPM-ATPL |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Funding Availability-Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks Program. |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 50 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.520 — Alternative Transportation in Parks and Public Lands |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 03, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 03, 2009 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 27, 2009 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 27, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 29, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $26,900,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $6,725,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) County governments City or township governments Special district governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Other: Federal land management agencies that manage an eligible area, including but not limited to the National Park Service, the Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the Forest Service, and the Bureau of Reclamation Interagency agreements for projects sponsored by federal land management agencies. Grants for projects sponsored by State, local, or tribal governments; Federal land management agencies. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT/Federal Transit Administration |
| 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 Agricultures 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. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Federal Register Notice |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please 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 Email:Scott.faulk@dot.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FTA-09003-TPM-ATPL |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Funding Availability-Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks Program. |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 50 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.520 — Alternative Transportation in Parks and Public Lands |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 03, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 27, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 29, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $26,900,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $6,725,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Special district governments County governments State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
– City or township governments – County governments – Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) – Special district governments – State governments – Other Other: Federal land management agencies that manage an eligible area, including but not limited to the National Park Service, the Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the Forest Service, and the Bureau of Reclamation Interagency agreements for projects sponsored by federal land management agencies. Grants for projects sponsored by State, local, or tribal governments; Federal land management agencies. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT/Federal Transit Administration |
| 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 Agricultures 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. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Federal Register Notice |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please 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 Email:Scott.faulk@dot.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FTA-09003-TPM-ATPL |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Funding Availability-Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks Program. Program. |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 50 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.520 — Alternative Transportation in Parks and Public Lands |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 03, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 27, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 29, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $26,900,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $6,725,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Special district governments State governments County governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
– City or township governments – County governments – Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) – Special district governments – State governments – Other Other: Federal land management agencies that manage an eligible area, including but not limited to the National Park Service, the Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the Forest Service, and the Bureau of Reclamation Interagency agreements for projects sponsored by federal land management agencies. Grants for projects sponsored by State, local, or tribal governments; Federal land management agencies. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT/Federal Transit Administration |
| 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 Agricultures 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. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Federal Register Notice |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please 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 Email:Scott.faulk@dot.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 45149 Full Announcement-1 -> FY_2009_Parks_Proposal_Guidance.pdf
Folder 45149 Full Announcement-1 -> FY_2009_Transit_in _Parks_Implementation_Proposal_Form.pdf
Folder 45149 Full Announcement-1 -> FY_2009_Transit_in Parks_Program_Planning_Proposal_Form.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | 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 Email: Scott.faulk@dot.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.520 | FTA-09003-TPM-ATPL | Funding Availability – Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks Program | PKG00010318 | Feb 03, 2009 | Feb 27, 2009 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
45149 SF424_Mandatory-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
45149 Attachments-1.0.pdf
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