Opportunity Information: Apply for 693JJ322NF00006
The Tribal Technical Assistance Program (TTAP) Center grant opportunity is a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) funding notice that seeks organizations to help deliver transportation training and hands-on technical support to American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes through a network of regional TTAP Centers. TTAP is the Tribal component of FHWA's broader Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) and is overseen within FHWA by the Innovative Workforce Development (HIT) Team in the Office of Innovation Management, Education and Partnerships. The overall idea is captured in the program theme "One TTAP, Seven TTAP Centers," meaning the work is nationally coordinated but delivered regionally so Tribes can access nearby, culturally informed support that fits local conditions.
The program's vision focuses on mutual respect and understanding while improving quality of life in Tribal communities by strengthening Tribal capacity to administer and manage transportation programs and systems. In practical terms, that capacity-building is carried out through the TTAP Center mission: each Center is intended to function as a go-to local resource for Tribal transportation training, technical assistance, and technology transfer. This can include building skills and knowledge around planning, design, construction, maintenance, safety, and program management, as well as sharing proven practices and tools that help Tribes run transportation systems more effectively.
FHWA anticipates making seven awards total, with one cost-reimbursable cooperative agreement for each TTAP Center. Cooperative agreements typically mean FHWA expects substantial involvement during the period of performance, so awardees should be prepared to coordinate closely with FHWA rather than operate completely independently. Each regional Center will deliver services in coordination with the FHWA TTAP Program Manager, who will also provide program support and national-scale services that supplement what the regional Centers deliver locally. This structure is meant to keep services consistent across the country while still allowing each Center to tailor delivery to the Tribes and transportation realities in its region.
The seven TTAP Centers align to Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) regions and the Tribes within them. The Eastern TTAP Center covers Tribes in the Eastern and Midwest BIA regions. The Southern TTAP Center covers the Eastern Oklahoma and Southern Plains BIA regions. The Southwestern TTAP Center serves the Southwest and Navajo BIA regions. The Northern TTAP Center serves the Rocky Mountain and Great Plains BIA regions. The Western TTAP Center serves the Pacific and Western BIA regions. The Northwestern TTAP Center serves the Northwest BIA region. The Alaskan TTAP Center serves the Alaska BIA region. Applicants would generally apply to operate or support services for one of these Centers, with each award focused on delivering training and assistance to the Tribes located in that Center's service area.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary funding opportunity issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation, FHWA, under Assistance Listing (CFDA) 20.215, Highway Training and Education, and it is categorized under education and transportation. The opportunity number is 693JJ322NF00006, and the eligible applicant pool is listed as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any additional eligibility clarifications in the full notice. FHWA set an anticipated total award ceiling of $17,875,000 across the opportunity and expected to make 7 awards. The notice was created January 24, 2022, with an original closing date of March 25, 2022.Apply for 693JJ322NF00006
- The Department of Transportation, DOT Federal Highway Administration in the education, transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Tribal Technical Assistance Program (TTAP) Center" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.215.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 24, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 25, 2022. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $17,875,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 7 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Tribal Technical Assistance Program (TTAP) Center Grant Opportunity FAQs
What is the Tribal Technical Assistance Program (TTAP) Center grant opportunity?
The TTAP Center grant opportunity is a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) funding notice seeking organizations to deliver transportation training and hands-on technical assistance to American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes. The work is delivered through a network of regional TTAP Centers.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
This opportunity is issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
What is the purpose of the TTAP Center program?
The purpose is to improve quality of life in Tribal communities by strengthening Tribal capacity to administer and manage transportation programs and systems, supported by mutual respect and understanding. TTAP Centers act as local resources for training, technical assistance, and technology transfer.
How does TTAP relate to the Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP)?
TTAP is the Tribal component of FHWA's broader Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP).
What does the theme "One TTAP, Seven TTAP Centers" mean?
It means the program is nationally coordinated but delivered regionally through seven TTAP Centers. The intent is to provide nearby, culturally informed support that fits local transportation conditions.
What types of services are TTAP Centers expected to provide?
TTAP Centers are intended to provide transportation training, hands-on technical assistance, and technology transfer. This includes building skills and knowledge in areas such as planning, design, construction, maintenance, safety, and program management, as well as sharing proven practices and tools.
What kind of award is FHWA expecting to make?
FHWA anticipates making cost-reimbursable cooperative agreements, with one cooperative agreement for each TTAP Center.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates FHWA expects substantial involvement during the period of performance. Awardees should be prepared to coordinate closely with FHWA rather than operate fully independently.
How many awards does FHWA expect to make?
FHWA expects to make seven awards total, corresponding to the seven TTAP Centers.
What is the total anticipated funding amount for this opportunity?
The anticipated total award ceiling across the opportunity is $17,875,000.
Who oversees TTAP within FHWA?
TTAP is overseen within FHWA by the Innovative Workforce Development (HIT) Team in the Office of Innovation Management, Education and Partnerships.
How will regional TTAP Centers coordinate with FHWA?
Each regional Center will deliver services in coordination with the FHWA TTAP Program Manager. The Program Manager also provides program support and national-scale services that supplement what the regional Centers deliver locally.
Why are the TTAP Centers structured as regional centers?
The regional structure is intended to keep services consistent across the country while allowing each Center to tailor delivery to Tribes and transportation realities in its region, including culturally informed support and local conditions.
How are the seven TTAP Center regions defined?
The seven TTAP Centers align to Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) regions and the Tribes within them.
Which Tribes are served by the Eastern TTAP Center?
The Eastern TTAP Center covers Tribes in the Eastern and Midwest BIA regions.
Which Tribes are served by the Southern TTAP Center?
The Southern TTAP Center covers the Eastern Oklahoma and Southern Plains BIA regions.
Which Tribes are served by the Southwestern TTAP Center?
The Southwestern TTAP Center serves the Southwest and Navajo BIA regions.
Which Tribes are served by the Northern TTAP Center?
The Northern TTAP Center serves the Rocky Mountain and Great Plains BIA regions.
Which Tribes are served by the Western TTAP Center?
The Western TTAP Center serves the Pacific and Western BIA regions.
Which Tribes are served by the Northwestern TTAP Center?
The Northwestern TTAP Center serves the Northwest BIA region.
Which Tribes are served by the Alaskan TTAP Center?
The Alaskan TTAP Center serves the Alaska BIA region.
Can an applicant apply to operate any TTAP Center?
Applicants would generally apply to operate or support services for one of the seven regional TTAP Centers, with each award focused on delivering training and assistance to the Tribes located in that Center's service area.
Who is eligible to apply for this opportunity?
The eligible applicant pool is listed as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any additional eligibility clarifications in the full notice.
Is this a discretionary or formula funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number for this opportunity?
The Assistance Listing (CFDA) is 20.215, Highway Training and Education.
How is the opportunity categorized?
The opportunity is categorized under education and transportation.
What is the opportunity number?
The opportunity number is 693JJ322NF00006.
When was the notice created and when did it originally close?
The notice was created on January 24, 2022, and the original closing date was March 25, 2022.
What is the main mission of a TTAP Center?
Each TTAP Center is intended to function as a go-to local resource for Tribal transportation training, technical assistance, and technology transfer, helping Tribes strengthen capacity to manage transportation programs and systems.
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