Fiscal Year 2025 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Low- or No-Emission Program
ID: 358957Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

DOT/Federal Transit Administration (DOT-FTA)

Award Range

$0 - $0

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Transportation

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/358957

Additional Information

https://www.transit.dot.gov/notices-funding/fy-2025-notice-funding-opportunity-low-or-no-emission-grant-program-and-grants
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced a competitive funding opportunity for Fiscal Year 2025 under the Low or No Emission Grant Program, offering approximately $1.1 billion for the purchase or lease of zero-emission and low-emission transit buses. Eligible applicants include designated recipients, states (including territories and Washington D.C.), local governmental authorities, and Indian Tribes, with specific submission requirements for projects in rural areas. This funding is crucial for enhancing public transportation infrastructure while adhering to environmental regulations, as outlined in the Federal Register, which emphasizes compliance with laws such as the Clean Water Act and the National Historic Preservation Act. Proposals must be submitted electronically via Grants.gov by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on July 14, 2025, and interested parties can reach out to the FTA Office of Program Management at FTALowNoBusNOFO@dot.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    FTALowNoBusNOFO@dot.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    2025-08571.pdf
    The Federal Register details the announcement of a funding opportunity through the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for Fiscal Year 2025, offering $1.5 billion in competitive grants under the Low or No Emission Grant Program and the Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program. Proposals must be submitted electronically by July 14, 2025. It also outlines federal compliance with various environmental laws and regulations, such as the Marine Mammal Protection Act, Clean Water Act, and the National Historic Preservation Act, noting the importance of environmental and cultural resource protections in project development. Additionally, the Department of the Treasury seeks public comments on the proposed collection of information concerning claims against the U.S. for deceased creditors, emphasizing the need for streamlined processes in government handling of claims. This documentation illustrates key funding opportunities and regulatory adherence required for project development and environmental conservation in federal initiatives.
    FY25-LowNo-BUSFAC-Supplemental.pdf
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