FTA-2021-010-TRI-EMI: FY 2021 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Enhancing Mobility Innovation
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 (at least $250,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes and businesses. It expected to make about 8 awards worth $2.0 million in total. Applications closed on January 11, 2022.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed November 12, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$1.0 million
- Award floor$250,000
- Total funding$2.0 million
- Expected awards8
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTA-2024-010-TRI-EMI | July 1, 2024 | Closed August 30, 2024 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | November 12, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | January 11, 2022 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | February 10, 2022 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes and businesses.
All 10 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Eligible applicants under this program include the following:Providers of public transportation, including public transportation agencies, state or local government DOTs, and federally recognized Indian tribes; private for-profit and not-for-profit organizations, including shared-use mobility providers, private operators of transportation services, technology system suppliers and integrators, bus or vehicle manufacturers or suppliers, software and technology developers, financial institutions, consultants, research consortia, and industry organizations; state, city or local government entities, including multi-jurisdictional partnerships, and organizations such as Metropolitan Planning Organizations; or institutions of higher education including large research universities, particularly those with Minority Serving Institution status. Eligible applicants are encouraged to identify one or more project partners with a substantial interest and involvement in the project to participate in the implementation of the project.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Public Transportation Innovation awards averaged $1.2 million; this notice allows up to $1.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (37% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the opportunity to apply for $2 million in Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Public Transportation Innovation Program, Section 5312 funds, to support mobility innovations research efforts. Funds will be awarded competitively for projects that advance emerging technologies, strategies and innovations in passenger-centric mobility in two distinct areas. Of the total available funds, $1,000,000 is available to accelerate innovative mobility for projects that improve mobility and enhance the rider experience with a focus on innovative service delivery models, creative financing, novel partnerships, and integrated payment solutions; and $1,000,000 is available for projects to support the development of software solutions that facilitate the provision of integrated demand-response public transportation service.
Who has won Public Transportation Innovation grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Public Transportation Innovation (20.530) awarded $140 million across 112 grant awards, an average of $1.2 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Academy of Sciences | District of Columbia | 5 | $32.2 million |
| Auburn University | Alabama | 1 | $11.8 million |
| The Ohio State University | Ohio | 1 | $11.8 million |
| Center for Transportation and the Environment, Inc. | Georgia | 2 | $10.4 million |
| Calstart, Inc. | California | 2 | $10.4 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-2021-010-TRI-EMI still open?
No. It closed on January 11, 2022.
Who can apply for FY 2021 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Enhancing Mobility Innovation?
DOT - Federal Transit Administration accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes and businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for FY 2021 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Enhancing Mobility Innovation?
Closed January 11, 2022. 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 $2.0 million in total across about 8 awards.
Who has won Public Transportation Innovation grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were National Academy of Sciences, Auburn University, The Ohio State University. The program made 112 awards worth $140 million in that time.
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