FTA-2023-004-TRI: FY 2023 Transit Standards Development 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 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.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed January 23, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$3.0 million
- Total funding$3.0 million
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | November 22, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | February 6, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | March 8, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes and businesses.
All 9 applicant types the notice lists
- 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.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Technical Assistance and Workforce Development awards averaged $2.2 million; this notice allows up to $3.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (58% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
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.
Who has won Technical Assistance and Workforce Development grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Technical Assistance and Workforce Development (20.531) awarded $73.3 million across 33 grant awards, an average of $2.2 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutgers, the State University | New Jersey | 5 | $26.6 million |
| Community Transportation Association of America | District of Columbia | 8 | $15.0 million |
| International Transportation Learning Center | Maryland | 1 | $12.5 million |
| Easter Seals, Inc. | Illinois | 4 | $9.5 million |
| American Public Transportation Association | District of Columbia | 1 | $3.0 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-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.
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