FTA-2021-002-TRI-WD: FY 2021 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Transit Workforce Center (TWC)
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of DOT - Federal Transit Administration notices from 2021.
DOT - Federal Transit Administration offered grants to nonprofits. It expected to make one award worth $5.0 million in total. Applications closed on May 10, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed April 9, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Total funding$5.0 million
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | April 9, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 10, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | June 9, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits.
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Is this a realistic fit?
- Most of the program's money (58% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces this competitive opportunity to apply for $5 million in Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 and 2021 Technical Assistance and Workforce Development funds to establish a Transit Workforce Center (TWC) that supports public transit agencies’ workforce development needs for all modes of public transit across urban, tribal, and rural entities. The Assistance Listing number for this activity is 20.531. The overarching mission of this new center is to assist public transit agencies to recruit, hire, train, and retain the diverse workforce needed now and in the future.
Who has won Technical Assistance and Workforce Development grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Technical Assistance and Workforce Development (20.531) awarded $73.3 million across 33 grant awards, an average of $2.2 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutgers, the State University | New Jersey | 5 | $26.6 million |
| Community Transportation Association of America | District of Columbia | 8 | $15.0 million |
| International Transportation Learning Center | Maryland | 1 | $12.5 million |
| Easter Seals, Inc. | Illinois | 4 | $9.5 million |
| American Public Transportation Association | District of Columbia | 1 | $3.0 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is FTA-2021-002-TRI-WD still open?
No. It closed on May 10, 2021.
Who can apply for FY 2021 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Transit Workforce Center (TWC)?
DOT - Federal Transit Administration accepted applications from nonprofits.
What is the deadline for FY 2021 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Transit Workforce Center (TWC)?
Closed May 10, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
About $5.0 million in total for one award.
Who has won Technical Assistance and Workforce Development grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Rutgers, the State University, Community Transportation Association of America, International Transportation Learning Center. The program made 33 awards worth $73.3 million in that time.