FTA-2022-001-TPM-LWNO: FY 2022 Competitive Funding Opportunity; Low or No Emission Grant 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 2022.
DOT - Federal Transit Administration offered grants to state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 250 awards worth $1.1 billion in total. Applications closed on May 31, 2022.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed March 11, 2022. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Total funding$1.1 billion
- Expected awards250
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | March 7, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 31, 2022 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | June 30, 2022 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to state and local governments and tribes.
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Low-No, eligible applicants include designated recipients, States (including territories and Washington D.C.), local governmental authorities, and Indian tribes.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Most of the program's money (55% 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
Low-No Program The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the opportunity to apply for approximately $1.1 billion in competitive grants under the fiscal year (FY) 2022 Low or No Emission Grant Program (Low-No Program) (Federal Assistance Listing: 20.526) and approximately $372 million in FY 2022 funds under the Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program (Buses and Bus Facilities Program) (Federal Assistance Listing 20.526), subject to availability of appropriated funding. Synopses and full announcement will be posted on Grants.gov as funding opportunity ID FTA-001-TPM for Low-No applications and FTA-002-TPM for Buses and Bus Facilities applications. Proposals must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov website by 11:59 PM Eastern Time May 31, 2022.
Who has won Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (20.526) awarded $7.5 billion across 2,267 grant awards, an average of $3.3 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Transportation Authority | New York | 7 | $293 million |
| Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority | California | 4 | $213 million |
| New Jersey Transit Corporation | New Jersey | 10 | $177 million |
| Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority | Massachusetts | 5 | $173 million |
| Department of Transportation Connecticut | Connecticut | 8 | $172 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-2022-001-TPM-LWNO still open?
No. It closed on May 31, 2022.
Who can apply for FY 2022 Competitive Funding Opportunity; Low or No Emission Grant Program?
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 FY 2022 Competitive Funding Opportunity; Low or No Emission Grant Program?
Closed May 31, 2022. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
About $1.1 billion in total across about 250 awards.
Who has won Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, New Jersey Transit Corporation. The program made 2,267 awards worth $7.5 billion in that time.
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