Opportunity Information: Apply for FTA 2019 001 TPM LOWNO
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA), within the U.S. Department of Transportation, released a discretionary Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) titled "Solicitation of Project Proposals for the Low or No Emission (Low-No) Program" under Funding Opportunity Number FTA 2019 001 TPM LOWNO. This FY 2019 competition made $85 million available to help public transit agencies and other eligible public entities modernize their fleets by purchasing or leasing low-emission and zero-emission transit buses and by investing in the supporting infrastructure needed to operate and maintain those vehicles. The program is tied to public transportation goals, with the overall emphasis on cutting pollution, improving energy efficiency, and accelerating the shift away from higher-emitting transit technologies.
The central purpose of the Low-No Program is to support the transition of the nation’s transit fleet to the lowest-polluting and most energy-efficient vehicles available. In practical terms, the NOFO is designed to move agencies toward buses powered by technologies that reduce tailpipe emissions and overall environmental impact, including zero-emission buses, while also enabling the real-world deployment of these vehicles through the purchase of related equipment and the development of required facilities. The opportunity explicitly covers not only vehicle acquisition (through purchase or lease), but also the acquisition, construction, or leasing of supporting facilities that are necessary for successful operations, such as charging or fueling equipment and related depot improvements.
Eligibility is limited to governmental public-sector applicants: state governments, county governments, city or township governments, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. These entities are the intended recipients because they typically own, operate, or oversee public transit services and can implement fleet and facility improvements at scale. The award mechanism is a grant, categorized under transportation funding, and aligned with CFDA 20.526. The NOFO indicates an expectation of approximately 45 awards, suggesting that FTA planned to distribute funds across multiple projects rather than making only a small number of large awards. The listing shows no stated award ceiling (AwardCeiling: 0), which usually means applicants must look to the NOFO’s detailed guidance for any practical limits, typical project sizes, or funding allocation approaches.
Applications were required to be submitted electronically via Grants.gov, with a firm deadline of 11:59 PM Eastern Time on May 14, 2019. The opportunity was created on March 18, 2019, giving applicants a defined window to prepare project proposals, assemble required documentation, and ensure timely electronic submission. Overall, the NOFO represents a targeted federal investment aimed at helping public transit providers replace or expand bus fleets with cleaner technologies and to build or upgrade the infrastructure needed to keep those low- or no-emission vehicles reliably in service.Apply for FTA 2019 001 TPM LOWNO
- The Department of Transportation, DOT/Federal Transit Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Solicitation of Project Proposals for the Low or No Emission (Low-No) Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.526.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 18, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 14, 2019. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 45 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is titled "Solicitation of Project Proposals for the Low or No Emission (Low-No) Program."
2) Which federal agency is offering this grant?
The funding is offered by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), within the U.S. Department of Transportation.
3) What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this NOFO?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FTA 2019 001 TPM LOWNO.
4) What fiscal year does this competition cover?
This was an FY 2019 competition.
5) How much funding was made available under this NOFO?
The NOFO made $85 million available.
6) What is the overall purpose of the Low-No Program?
The central purpose is to support the transition of the nation’s transit fleet to the lowest-polluting and most energy-efficient vehicles available, with an emphasis on reducing pollution, improving energy efficiency, and accelerating the shift away from higher-emitting transit technologies.
7) What kinds of projects does the NOFO support?
The NOFO supports projects that modernize public transit fleets by purchasing or leasing low-emission and zero-emission transit buses, and by investing in the supporting infrastructure needed to operate and maintain those vehicles.
8) Are both low-emission and zero-emission buses covered?
Yes. The opportunity is designed to move agencies toward buses powered by technologies that reduce tailpipe emissions and overall environmental impact, including zero-emission buses.
9) Does the NOFO fund leases as well as purchases?
Yes. The NOFO explicitly covers vehicle acquisition through purchase or lease, and also covers acquiring, constructing, or leasing supporting facilities.
10) What types of supporting infrastructure or facilities are eligible under this description?
The NOFO covers the acquisition, construction, or leasing of supporting facilities necessary for successful operations, such as charging or fueling equipment and related depot improvements.
11) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to governmental public-sector applicants: state governments, county governments, city or township governments, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments.
12) Are non-government organizations eligible to apply under this listing?
No. Based on the information provided, eligibility is limited to the listed governmental public-sector entities.
13) Why are governmental entities the intended recipients?
They are the intended recipients because they typically own, operate, or oversee public transit services and can implement fleet and facility improvements at scale.
14) What type of award is this?
The award mechanism is a grant.
15) What funding category does this opportunity fall under?
It is categorized under transportation funding.
16) What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The opportunity is aligned with CFDA 20.526.
17) About how many awards did FTA expect to make?
The NOFO indicates an expectation of approximately 45 awards.
18) Is there an award ceiling listed for this opportunity?
The listing shows no stated award ceiling (AwardCeiling: 0). This typically means applicants should consult the NOFO’s detailed guidance for any practical limits or typical project sizes.
19) How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically via Grants.gov.
20) What was the application deadline?
The deadline was 11:59 PM Eastern Time on May 14, 2019.
21) When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on March 18, 2019.
22) What was the application preparation window described by these dates?
Based on the provided dates, applicants had a defined window between March 18, 2019 (creation date) and May 14, 2019 (deadline) to prepare project proposals and submit them through Grants.gov.
23) What is the main policy emphasis reflected in this NOFO?
The emphasis is on cutting pollution, improving energy efficiency, and supporting the real-world transition to lower-emitting transit technologies by pairing vehicle purchases/leases with the infrastructure needed to operate and maintain them.
24) Does this opportunity focus only on vehicles, or also on implementation needs?
It covers both. In addition to vehicle acquisition, it supports the deployment needs of low- or no-emission buses by funding related equipment and required facility development or improvements.
25) What is the intended outcome of making multiple awards?
Since the NOFO anticipated about 45 awards, the intent appears to be distributing funds across multiple projects rather than concentrating funding into only a small number of large awards.
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