FTA-2021-005-TPE: FY 2021 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Areas of Persistent Poverty Program
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 of up to $1.0 million to nonprofits, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 50 awards worth $16.3 million in total. Applications closed on September 13, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed August 30, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$1.0 million
- Total funding$16.3 million
- Expected awards50
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTA-2023-006-TPE | January 9, 2023 | Closed March 10, 2023 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | June 30, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | September 13, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | October 13, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, state and local governments and tribes.
All 7 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Eligible applicants under this program are States, tribes, and designated or direct recipients under 49 U.S.C. 5307, 49 U.S.C. 5310, or 49 U.S.C. 5311 that are in areas of persistent poverty. However, if the applicant is not an active direct recipient of FTA funding, the applicant should obtain a commitment from a direct recipient to apply for grant funding on their behalf in FTA's grant management system (TrAMS) if they are selected for award.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Metropolitan Transportation Planning and State and Non-Metropolitan Planning and Research awards averaged $524,536; this notice allows up to $1.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (99% over five years) went to state and local governments.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): Solicitation of Project Proposals for the Areas of Persistent Poverty Program was established in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, which provided funds to eligible applicants that are in areas of persistent poverty. Synopses and full announcement are posted on Grants.gov site as opportunity FTA-2021-005-TPE. Closing date has been extended due to Hurricane Ida. Proposals must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov website by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on September 13, 2021.
Who has won Metropolitan Transportation Planning and State and Non-Metropolitan Planning and Research grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Metropolitan Transportation Planning and State and Non-Metropolitan Planning and Research (20.505) awarded $966 million across 1,841 grant awards, an average of $524,536 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Transportation California | California | 145 | $132 million |
| State of Florida Department of Transportation | Florida | 112 | $88.9 million |
| Texas Department of Transportation | Texas | 111 | $76.2 million |
| Illinois Department of Transportation | Illinois | 100 | $47.4 million |
| Department of Transportation New York | New York | 4 | $44.3 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-2021-005-TPE still open?
No. It closed on September 13, 2021.
Who can apply for FY 2021 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Areas of Persistent Poverty Program?
DOT - Federal Transit Administration accepted applications from nonprofits, state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for FY 2021 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Areas of Persistent Poverty Program?
Closed September 13, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $1.0 million each. About $16.3 million in total across about 50 awards.
Who has won Metropolitan Transportation Planning and State and Non-Metropolitan Planning and Research grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Department of Transportation California, State of Florida Department of Transportation, Texas Department of Transportation. The program made 1,841 awards worth $966 million in that time.
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