37. What if our facility does not have a “last renovation date”?
Submitted by valerie_berton on
Please enter a date prior to the facility construction date, such as 01/01/1900, to allow the form to validate.
35. How will FTA evaluate Demonstration of Need for proposals for new or expanded facilities?
Submitted by waseem_ullah on
FTA has defined the criteria for Demonstration of Need in the NOFO, including specific guidance for expansion projects.
36. If we place an order prior to the award announcement and we are selected to receive funding, would we be eligible for reimbursement?
Submitted by waseem_ullah on
Pre-award authority starts on the day the projects are announced on FTA’s website. Projects will not be eligible for reimbursement for expenses incurred prior to the date of announcement.
34. When demonstrating the state of need for replacement buses, is it best to attach documentation or verbalize the status in the narrative?
Submitted by waseem_ullah on
The narrative should provide a complete explanation of the need for replacement buses, including any relevant supporting information. Attachments, such as a fleet inventory, vehicle status report, or other documentation, may be used to support the statements in the narrative response.
33. Since states can submit a consolidated proposal of behalf of both urbanized and rural areas, does the state have to submit separate consolidated proposals or can there be one single proposal including both urbanized and rural area projects?
Submitted by waseem_ullah on
The state should submit separate proposals on behalf of its small urbanized and rural areas. Each proposal should have its own SF-424 and supplemental form.
32. Should an applicant submit their application to the State in addition to the FTA? Will the States review the applications after they are submitted to the FTA?
Submitted by waseem_ullah on
If an applicant is a direct recipient of FTA funds, then the application should be submitted to the FTA directly. States do not review the applications once they are submitted to FTA. If selected, the project will need to be added to the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program in cooperation with the MPO and/or state DOT.
31. How should letters of support be addressed?
Submitted by waseem_ullah on
For letters that require an official response, address the letter to the Acting Administrator at Federal Transit Administration 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE Washington, DC 20590. For letters that you wish to have considered as a part of the application, address the letters to the FTA Program Manager.
30. Is there a maximum/minimum amount that can be requested?
Submitted by waseem_ullah on
There is no minimum or maximum application amount. However not more than 10 percent may be awarded to a single grantee. Depending on the applications received, FTA may cap awards at a particular amount to ensure a diversity of funded projects.
29. Are partial awards possible under this program or is it all or nothing?
Submitted by waseem_ullah on
Applicants may provide a scalable option or the minimum fundable amount within their submission. FTA may award an amount that is less than the amount requested, provided it will fund a project of independent utility.
28. I am a designated recipient and will be applying for multiple urban agencies. Should I use multiple SF 424s or just one SF 424 with multiple supplemental forms?
Submitted by waseem_ullah on
States and other applicants should consider submitting a single supplemental form that includes multiple activities to be evaluated as a consolidated proposal. If a State or other applicant chooses to submit separate proposals, each proposal must be submitted using a separate SF-424 and supplemental form.
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