FTA-2023-006-TPE: FY 2023 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Areas of Persistent Poverty 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 2023.
DOT - Federal Transit Administration offered grants of up to $850,000 to state and local governments, tribes and businesses. It expected to make about 45 awards worth $20.0 million in total. Applications closed on March 10, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed January 9, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$850,000
- Total funding$20.0 million
- Expected awards45
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTA-2021-005-TPE | June 30, 2021 | Closed September 13, 2021 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | January 9, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | March 10, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | April 9, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to state and local governments, tribes and businesses.
All 8 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Eligible entities, Recipients or Subrecipients under (49 U.S.C. 5307, 49 U.S.C. 5310, or 49 U.S.C. 5311) located in Areas of Persistent Poverty or Historically Disadvantaged Communities. Entities that are subrecipients or indirect recipients under these programs must apply through their ordinary pass-through entities or designated recipients. State departments of transportation may apply on behalf of eligible applicants within their states. Applicants are also encouraged to work with non-profit organizations.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Metropolitan Transportation Planning and State and Non-Metropolitan Planning and Research awards averaged $524,536; this notice allows up to $850,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (99% 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
To create new opportunities for those experiencing poverty, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced a new Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to help improve transit in areas experiencing long-term economic distress. The $20 million in competitive grant funding through FTA’s Areas of Persistent Poverty (AoPP) Program provides more resources to underserved and disadvantaged communities seeking to expand or improve transit.
Who has won Metropolitan Transportation Planning and State and Non-Metropolitan Planning and Research grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Metropolitan Transportation Planning and State and Non-Metropolitan Planning and Research (20.505) awarded $966 million across 1,841 grant awards, an average of $524,536 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Transportation California | California | 145 | $132 million |
| State of Florida Department of Transportation | Florida | 112 | $88.9 million |
| Texas Department of Transportation | Texas | 111 | $76.2 million |
| Illinois Department of Transportation | Illinois | 100 | $47.4 million |
| Department of Transportation New York | New York | 4 | $44.3 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-2023-006-TPE still open?
No. It closed on March 10, 2023.
Who can apply for FY 2023 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Areas of Persistent Poverty Program?
DOT - Federal Transit Administration accepted applications from state and local governments, tribes and businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for FY 2023 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Areas of Persistent Poverty Program?
Closed March 10, 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 $850,000 each. About $20.0 million in total across about 45 awards.
Who has won Metropolitan Transportation Planning and State and Non-Metropolitan Planning and Research grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Department of Transportation California, State of Florida Department of Transportation, Texas Department of Transportation. The program made 1,841 awards worth $966 million in that time.
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