# FY 2023 Emergency Relief Grants for Public Transportation Systems Affected by Major Declared Disasters in Calendar Years 2017, 2020, 2021, and 2022

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/fta-2023-009-tpm-er-fy-2023-emergency-relief-grants-for-public-transportation/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/347133

> DOT - Federal Transit Administration offered grants to state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 45 awards worth $212 million in total. Applications closed on May 26, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | FTA-2023-009-TPM-ER |
| Agency | DOT - Federal Transit Administration |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 26, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | not stated |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 45 |
| Total funding | $212 million |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 20.527 |

## Who can apply

- 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)

Eligible applicants are public transportation agencies, States, territories, local governmental authorities, Indian tribes, and other FTA grant recipients that provide or fund public transportation service.

## What the grant funds

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the opportunity to apply for $212,301,048 in grants under the Public Transportation Emergency Relief Program (Emergency Relief Program) for states, territories, local government authorities, Indian tribes, and other FTA recipients affected by major declared disasters in calendar years 2017, 2020, 2021, and 2022. Projects may include costs for disaster response, recovery, and rebuilding activities. Costs related to the COVID-19 pandemic are not eligible for this funding. FTA will distribute these funds in a manner consistent with the eligibility requirements of this program, subject to the priorities set forth in the Notice of Availability of Emergency Relief Funding.

## Questions people ask

### Is FTA-2023-009-TPM-ER still open?

No. It closed on May 26, 2023.

### Who can apply for FY 2023 Emergency Relief Grants for Public Transportation Systems Affected by Major Declared Disasters in Calendar Years 2017, 2020, 2021, and 2022?

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 2023 Emergency Relief Grants for Public Transportation Systems Affected by Major Declared Disasters in Calendar Years 2017, 2020, 2021, and 2022?

Closed May 26, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

About $212 million in total across about 45 awards.

### Who has won Public Transportation Emergency Relief Program grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Port Authority Trans-Hudson Corporation. The program made 62 awards worth $310 million in that time.