oppFTA-2018-003-LOWNO-cfda20.526-cidFTA-2018-003-LOWNO-instructions.docx

Low or No Emission Program (Low-No Program) – 2018 NOFO Date Posted: 4/19/2018 Date Closed: 6/18/2018 Opportunity ID: FTA-2018-003-LowNo Grant Program: Low or No Emission Vehicle Program - 5339(c) Opportunity Announcement Text:

Opportunity Announcement PDF:

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4/23/2018. 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 $84.45 million of Fiscal Year 2018 funds for the purchase or lease of low or no emission vehicles as well as related equipment or facilities. Synopses and full announcement are posted on Grants.gov site as opportunity FTA-2018-003-LowNo. Proposals must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov website by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 6/18/2018.

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.

Eligible Applicants: An Eligible Applicant is a designated recipient of FTA grants, States, local governmental authorities and Indian Tribes.

Link and Instructions for attaching the supplemental form to the SF-424: All applicants must complete the attached supplemental form and attach it to their submission in GRANTS.GOV.

Dates: An applicant must submit a proposal electronically by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 6/18/2018. Any agency intending to apply should initiate the process of registering on the GRANTS.GOV site immediately to ensure completion of registration before the submission deadline.

A webinar for both this opportunity will be held May 10, 2018 from 2-3:30 p.m. EDT. Register for the webinar.

For Further Information Contact: For information on this RFP for Low or No Emission Program, contact Tara Clark, Office of Program Management, 202-366-2623 e-mail: tara.clark@dot.gov or consult our FAQs.

Select one or more eligibility categories for applicants from the list below (highlight all those that are eligible):

1. City or township governments

1. County governments

1. For profit organizations other than small businesses

1. Independent school districts

1. Individuals

1. Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)

1. Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)

1. Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

1. Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

1. Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

1. Private institutions of higher education

1. Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

1. Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities

1. Small businesses

1. Special district governments

1. State governments

1. Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" ***Please Note: If Other is selected, you must provide an explanation: An Eligible Applicant is a designated recipient of FTA grants, States, local governmental authorities and Indian Tribes.

CFDA of Program: 20.526 -- Bus and Bus Facilities Formula Program Are you going to use a PDF Application form?: Yes. See attachment.

Funding Instrument Type* (Grant, or Cooperative Agreement?): Grant Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes Estimated number of Applicants: 100 Expected Number of Applications: 125 Estimated Size of Each Application: 2MB Can a grantee submit more than one application?: Yes Expected Number of Awards: 35 Estimated Total Program Funding: $84,450,000 Award Ceiling: $0 Award Floor: $0