FTA-2023-009-TPM-ER: FY 2023 Emergency Relief Grants for Public Transportation Systems Affected by Major Declared Disasters in Calendar Years 2017, 2020, 2021, and 2022
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 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.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed March 28, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Total funding$212 million
- Expected awards45
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTA-2023-011-TPM-ER | August 2, 2023 | Closed November 2, 2023 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | March 27, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 26, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | June 25, 2023 |
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)
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.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Most of the program's money (61% 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
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.
Who has won Public Transportation Emergency Relief Program grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Public Transportation Emergency Relief Program (20.527) awarded $310 million across 62 grant awards, an average of $5.0 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority | Puerto Rico | 14 | $134 million |
| Metropolitan Transportation Authority | New York | 2 | $79.3 million |
| Port Authority Trans-Hudson Corporation | New Jersey | 2 | $47.2 million |
| The Bi State Development Agency of the Mo IL Metro Dist | Missouri | 1 | $22.8 million |
| Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County | Texas | 2 | $12.8 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-2023-009-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.
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