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New Freedom Program is sponsored by TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF. The New Freedom program (Section 5317) provided grants for new capital and operating projects aimed at reducing, beyond the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, transportation barriers faced by individuals with disabilities to expand mobility through transportation, including transportation to and from jobs and employment support services. The New Freedom Program was repealed under MAP-21; however, New Freedom type projects are eligible for funding under the new Section 5310 Program (Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program – Circular FTA C 9070.1H; Assistance Listing 20.536) This listing is currently active. Program number: 20.521. Last updated on 2025-12-09.
Application snapshot: target deadline rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows; published funding information Funding amounts vary by year and recipient.; eligibility guidance The chief executive officer of each State or an official designee must designate a public entity to be the recipient for New Freedom funds. In urbanized areas with populations less than 200,000 and in non-urbanized areas, the State is the designated recipient. For these areas, the chief executive officer of a State designates a State agency responsible for administering the New Freedom Program, and officially notifies the appropriate Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regional office in writing of that designation. The chief executive officer of a State may designate the State agency that receives Other Than Urbanized Area (Non-urbanized Area, Section 5311) and/or the Elderly Individuals and Individuals with Disabilities (Section 5310) Program funds to be the New Freedom recipient, or the chief executive officer of a State may designate a different agency. In urbanized areas over 200,000 in population, the recipient charged with administering the New Freedom Program must be officially designated through a process consistent with 49 U.S.C. 5307(a)(2): an entity designated in accordance with the planning process under Sections 5303, 5304, and 5306, by the chief executive officer of a State, responsible local officials, and publicly owned operators of public transportation, to receive and apportion amounts under Section 5336 that are attributable to transportation management areas identified under Section 5303. Eligible applicant types include: Other Local Government Consortium, Regional Organization (Intrastate), or Other Local Government Combination, U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia), Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government, Transit Authority, Nonprofit Organization.
Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: The chief executive officer of each State or an official designee must designate a public entity to be the recipient for New Freedom funds. In urbanized areas with populations less than 200,000 and in non-urbanized areas, the State is the designated recipient. For these areas, the chief executive officer of a State designates a State agency responsible for administering the New Freedom Program, and officially notifies the appropriate Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regional office in writing of that designation. The chief executive officer of a State may designate the State agency that receives Other Than Urbanized Area (Non-urbanized Area, Section 5311) and/or the Elderly Individuals and Individuals with Disabilities (Section 5310) Program funds to be the New Freedom recipient, or the chief executive officer of a State may designate a different agency. In urbanized areas over 200,000 in population, the recipient charged with administering the New Freedom Program must be officially designated through a process consistent with 49 U.S.C. 5307(a)(2): an entity designated in accordance with the planning process under Sections 5303, 5304, and 5306, by the chief executive officer of a State, responsible local officials, and publicly owned operators of public transportation, to receive and apportion amounts under Section 5336 that are attributable to transportation management areas identified under Section 5303. Eligible applicant types include: Other Local Government Consortium, Regional Organization (Intrastate), or Other Local Government Combination, U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia), Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government, Transit Authority, Nonprofit Organization. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Funding amounts vary by year and recipient. Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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Aircraft Pilots Workforce Development Grant Program is sponsored by TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF. The goal of the Aircraft Pilots Workforce Development Program is to support the creation and delivery of curriculum designed to provide high school students with aircraft pilot education in accordance with the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018. This listing is currently active. Program number: 20.111. Last updated on 2026-01-15. Application snapshot: target deadline rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows; published funding information Recent federal obligations suggest $5,000,000 (2026).; eligibility guidance (1) Accredited Higher Education Institution (20 U.S.C. 1001), Secondary school or high school (20 U.S.C. 7801) (2) State or local government entity (3) Air Carriers (sec. 40102, title 49) or labor unions representing aircraft pilots (4) Flight School that provides flight training (part 61, title 14) or holds a pilot school certificate (part, 141, title 14) or (5) An organization representing aircraft users, aircraft owners, or aircraft pilots. Eligible applicant types include: Tribal, Territorial, Nonprofit Organization, Local, School District, State. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Railroad Safety Technology Grants is sponsored by TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF. To facilitate the deployment of train control technologies, train control component technologies, processor-based technologies, electronically controlled pneumatic brakes, rail integrity inspection systems, rail integrity warning systems, switch position indicators and monitors, remote control power switch technologies, track integrity circuit technologies, and other new or novel railroad safety technology. This listing is currently active. Program number: 20.321. Last updated on 2025-12-11. Application snapshot: target deadline rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows; published funding information Funding amounts vary by year and recipient.; eligibility guidance Profit organization, Interstate, Intrastate, State, Local Eligible applicant types include: For-Profit Organization, Interstate Organization, Other Local Government Consortium, Regional Organization (Intrastate), or Other Local Government Combination, State. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Maritime War Risk Insurance is sponsored by TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF. To provide war risk insurance to U.S.-flag and foreign vessels whenever it appears to the Secretary of Transportation that adequate insurance for waterborne commerce cannot be obtained on reasonable terms and conditions from commercial companies. This listing is currently active. Program number: 20.803. Last updated on 2025-12-19. Application snapshot: target deadline rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows; published funding information Recent federal obligations suggest $383,000,000 (2026).; eligibility guidance All U.S. flag vessels, and certain foreign flag vessels meeting specific criteria as determined by the Maritime Administrator. Eligible applicant types include: Unrestricted by Entity Type. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
