FY 2024 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Tribal Transit Program

Background
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the opportunity to apply for $9,169,076 in competitive grants for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Public Transportation on Indian Reservations (Tribal Transit) Program under Assistance Listing Number 20.509.

The FTA's mission is to enhance public transportation systems and ensure that they meet the needs of communities, particularly those in Indian reservations.

Grant Details
The grant opportunity aims to support public transportation services on Indian reservations. Eligible projects may include capital projects for public transportation, operating assistance, and planning activities that improve transit services.

The funding can be used for various tasks such as purchasing buses, constructing transit facilities, and enhancing existing transit services to better serve tribal communities.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include federally recognized Indian tribes and tribal organizations. Applicants must demonstrate their capability to provide public transportation services and may need to show how their project aligns with the goals of improving mobility and access for tribal members.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for the grant will be determined based on the specific project timelines outlined in the proposals submitted by applicants.

Grant Value
$9,169,076 is available in total competitive grants for FY 2024. Individual grant awards will vary based on project scope and funding requests from applicants.

Place of Performance
The grants will be performed on Indian reservations across the United States.