Description
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the availability of approximately $1.22 billion in competitive grants under the Low or No Emission Grant Program for the purchase or lease of zero-emission and low-emission transit buses, including acquisition, construction, and leasing of required supporting facilities. Eligible applicants include designated recipients, States, local governmental authorities, and Indian Tribes. The program aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the transportation sector, incorporate climate resilience measures, and address environmental justice concerns.
Key aspects of the program include:
* Eligible projects: purchase or lease of low or no emission buses, acquisition of low or no emission buses with a leased power source, construction or leasing of facilities and related equipment, and construction of new public transportation facilities to accommodate low or no emission buses.
* Eligible applicants: designated recipients, States, local governmental authorities, and Indian Tribes.
* Cost sharing: the maximum Federal share for projects is 85% of the net project cost for bus purchases or leases, and 90% for vehicle-related equipment or facilities.
* Workforce development: applicants proposing zero-emission vehicle projects must include a workforce development plan, and 5% of the total requested Federal amount must be used for workforce development.