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Public Transportation Technical Assistance and Workforce Development

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Open Date:

TBD

Close Date:

TBD
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Eligible Recipients:

  • Non-profit

Program Purpose:

  • Education and Workforce Development
  • Technical Assistance
  • Transportation Infrastructure

Reserved for Energy
Communities?

No

Upcoming Milestones:

2/7/2023 – The Department of Transportation (DOT) is hosting a webinar to help potential grant applicants navigate different DOT funding opportunities on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. The session will dig into some of the tools available on the DOT Navigator – the Department’s one stop shop for technical assistance, including the upcoming funding opportunity calendar, tools for identifying Federal disadvantaged community areas, and which programs provide non-Federal match flexibility. The session will also spotlight several funding opportunities at USDOT that are currently accepting applications to expand transportation opportunities to urban, rural, and Tribal communities. Learn more and register for the webinar here.

Funded by:

U.S. Department of Transportation

Overview

Provides funding to support workforce development and transition, including in relation to zero-emission fleet conversion, and other technical assistance to support transit providers in enhancing safe, efficient, equitable and climate-friendly public transportation. Additionally, the program supports the development of standards for the public transportation industry.

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Funding Details

Funding Source:
  • Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL)
Funding Type:
Grant - match required
Total Amount Available:
$27545852.00
Limit per Applicant:
TBD
Estimated Awards:

Applicant Guidance

https://www.transit.dot.gov/research-innovation/workforce-development-initiative

Contact Information

Office of Research, Demonstration and Innovation

Federal Transit Administration

202-366-4052

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