FTA-2021-012-TPM-AAF: American Rescue Plan (ARP) Additional Assistance
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 state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 200 awards worth $2.2 billion in total. Applications closed on November 8, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed September 7, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Total funding$2.2 billion
- Expected awards200
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | September 7, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | November 8, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | December 8, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to state and local governments and tribes.
- State governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Eligible applicants include eligible recipients of Urbanized Area Formula funds (49 U.S.C. 5307) or Rural Area Formula funds (49 U.S.C. 5311) who, as a result of COVID–19, require additional assistance. This includes Indian tribes that are eligible recipients of Urbanized Area Formula funds or Rural Area Formula funds. Only designated and direct recipients under those programs, including States and Indian tribes, may apply directly to FTA under this NOFO.
Is this a realistic fit?
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the opportunity to apply for $2,207,561,294 in discretionary grants under the American Rescue Plan Act’s Additional Assistance Funding (Additional Assistance Funding). As required by the American Rescue Plan Act, funds will be awarded to eligible recipients or eligible subrecipients of Urbanized Area Formula funds or Rural Area Formula funds that, as a result of the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID–19), require additional assistance for costs related to operations, personnel, cleaning, and sanitization combating the spread of pathogens on transit systems, and debt service payments incurred to maintain operations and avoid layoffs and furloughs. https://www.transit.dot.gov/funding/american-rescue-plan-act-2021
Who has won Federal Transit Formula Grants grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Federal Transit Formula Grants (20.507) awarded $79 billion across 5,068 grant awards, an average of $15.6 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Transportation Authority | New York | 34 | $17 billion |
| New Jersey Transit Corporation | New Jersey | 26 | $4.9 billion |
| Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority | California | 21 | $3.5 billion |
| Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | District of Columbia | 15 | $2.8 billion |
| Chicago Transit Authority | Illinois | 15 | $2.4 billion |
Who has won Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (20.509) awarded $6.3 billion across 1,361 grant awards, an average of $4.6 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Department of Transportation | Texas | 11 | $393 million |
| State of California Department of Transportation | California | 8 | $300 million |
| Washington St Department of Transportation | Washington | 12 | $275 million |
| North Carolina Department of Transportation | North Carolina | 10 | $257 million |
| Transportation, Michigan Department of Passenger Transportation Divsion | Michigan | 9 | $256 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-2021-012-TPM-AAF still open?
No. It closed on November 8, 2021.
Who can apply for American Rescue Plan (ARP) Additional Assistance?
DOT - Federal Transit Administration accepted applications from state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for American Rescue Plan (ARP) Additional Assistance?
Closed November 8, 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 $2.2 billion in total across about 200 awards.
Who has won Federal Transit Formula Grants grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Metropolitan Transportation Authority, New Jersey Transit Corporation, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. The program made 5,068 awards worth $79 billion in that time.
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