The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) published a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) in the Federal Register on March 20 for $85 million in grants through its Low or No Emission (Low-No) Bus Program.
The Low-No Program helps project sponsors purchase or lease low or no emission vehicles that use advanced technologies for transit revenue operations, including related equipment or facilities. This round of funding was appropriated under The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019, and proposals must be submitted by May 14, 2019.
"U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao and the U.S. Department of Transportation are committed to improving safety, rebuilding our transportation infrastructure and preparing for the future with new technologies," said FTA Acting Administrator K. Jane Williams. "The Low-No Program supports these priorities."
Public transit agencies, state transportation departments and tribes are eligible grant recipients. FTA explains that projects will be evaluated by criteria defined in federal law and in the NOFO, including the applicant’s demonstration of need, the project’s benefits, project implementation strategy and capacity for implementing the project.
