# FY 2023 Transit Standards Development Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/fta-2023-004-tri-fy-2023-transit-standards-development-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/344617

> DOT - Federal Transit Administration offered grants of up to $3.0 million to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes and businesses. It expected to make one award worth $3.0 million in total. Applications closed on February 6, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | FTA-2023-004-TRI |
| Agency | DOT - Federal Transit Administration |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | February 6, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $3.0 million |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $3.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 20.531 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township 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)

To be considered eligible, applicants must be able to demonstrate the requisite legal, financial, and technical capabilities to receive and administer Federal funds under this program. The applicant must be able to carry out the proposed agreement and procurements, if needed, with project partners in compliance with all applicable Federal, state, and local laws. On the application form, eligible applicants are encouraged to identify one or more project partners with a substantial interest and involvement in the project activities or objectives to participate in the implementation of the project. If an application that involves such a partnership is selected for funding, the competitive selection process will be deemed to satisfy the requirement for a competitive procurement under 49 U.S.C. § 5325(a) for the named entities.

## What the grant funds

Notice of Funding Opportunity for Transit Standard Development. The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the availability of up to $3,000,000 of Technical Assistance and Workforce Development Program funds to one project for development of transit standards. FTA is seeking applications for projects that will develop voluntary standards and standards-related best practices, guidance, and tools in safety, and other areas in public transportation. The major goal of the program is to assess need, develop standards and implement those standards by directly working with industry stakeholders to provide safe, efficient and effective public transportation service.

## Questions people ask

### Is FTA-2023-004-TRI still open?

No. It closed on February 6, 2023.

### Who can apply for FY 2023 Transit Standards Development Program?

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 2023 Transit Standards Development Program?

Closed February 6, 2023. 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 $3.0 million each. About $3.0 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.