Opportunity Information: Apply for FTA 2023 011 TPE TODP
The Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Planning is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) that provides funding to help local communities plan for development and access improvements around major transit investments. For Fiscal Year 2023, FTA is making $13.4 million available under this program (CFDA 20.500) through a grant funding instrument. The intent is to strengthen public transportation outcomes by aligning land use decisions, station-area planning, and multimodal access with major transit projects so communities can get more ridership, more equitable access, and stronger economic returns from those investments.
A core requirement is that any planning work funded through this program must be tied directly to an eligible transit capital project. Specifically, the proposed comprehensive or site-specific planning must be associated with either (1) a new fixed guideway project or (2) a core capacity improvement project, as those terms are defined in 49 U.S.C. Section 5309(a) (also referenced in the Notice of Funding Opportunity, including section (C)(3)(i)). In practical terms, applicants need to show that the planning effort is anchored to a qualifying major transit corridor or system enhancement project, rather than being a standalone land use plan. Importantly, projects do not have to be part of the Capital Investment Grants (CIG) Program to be eligible; the key is the connection to an eligible fixed guideway or core capacity project as defined by statute.
The program focuses on planning that integrates transportation and land use around transit stations and along transit corridors. FTA is looking for plans that, by design, explore strategies to increase economic development and transit ridership, strengthen multimodal connectivity, and improve accessibility to transit. That includes making it easier and safer to reach stations by walking and biking, improving first/last-mile connections, and considering how local street networks, sidewalks, crossings, bike facilities, and other access elements support transit use. The planning scope is also expected to involve private-sector engagement, reflecting the idea that successful TOD often depends on coordination with developers, employers, property owners, and other non-government partners who can help deliver mixed-use projects and supportive amenities near stations.
In addition to access and development strategy, the statute requires funded planning to identify infrastructure needs that would enable TOD outcomes. This can include evaluating what public improvements are needed to support mixed-use development near transit, such as utilities, streetscape upgrades, station-area circulation changes, safety improvements, or other supporting infrastructure that removes barriers to development and improves the rider experience. Overall, the program is oriented toward producing actionable planning work that helps communities shape station areas into places where more people can live, work, and access services with convenient transit, rather than relying on car trips.
From the published opportunity data, the funding opportunity number is FTA 2023 011 TPE TODP, and it was posted on Aug 08, 2023, with an original application deadline of Oct 06, 2023. FTA anticipated making about 22 awards. The listing shows an award ceiling of $0, which typically indicates that the maximum award amount is not specified in that summary field and applicants should rely on the NOFO for any per-award limits, cost share details, and other financial conditions. Eligibility is described broadly as "Others" with a note to consult the Additional Information on Eligibility in the NOFO, meaning applicants should confirm the specific eligible entity types and any partnership or sponsorship requirements directly in the official notice.
In summary, this grant is designed to pay for planning work (not construction) that helps communities prepare for and maximize the benefits of a major transit investment. The best-fit applications are those that connect clearly to a qualifying fixed guideway or core capacity project and propose a detailed planning effort that addresses ridership and economic development goals, multimodal access (especially walking and biking), private-sector coordination, needed supporting infrastructure, and mixed-use development strategies around transit stations.Apply for FTA 2023 011 TPE TODP
- The Department of Transportation, DOT/Federal Transit Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Planning" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.500.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 08, 2023.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 06, 2023. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 22 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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