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Transit Downstate Transit Improvement Fund Program
CSFA Number: 494-80-1284
Agency Name
Department Of Transportation (494)
Agency Identification
GATA Exempt - PA 102-1092 - Effective 6/10/22
Agency Contact
Karen M. Rogulja
312-793-1460
Karen.Rogulja@illinois.gov
Short Description
This program provides state funding to participants of the Downstate Public Transportation Fund for competitive capital grants for projects, purchases or purposes required for the provision of public transportation in the eligible participants' service areas.
Federal Authorization
N/A
Illinois Statue Authorization
30 ILCS 740/2-1 et seq.
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
Article II of the Illinois Downstate Public Transportation Act, (30 ILCS 740/2-1 et seq.,) and IDOT's implementing regulations thereunder (92 Illinois Administrative Code Part 653).
Objective
Provide additional state capital assistance to Downstate Public Transportation Fund participants for eligible public transportation projects in participants' service areas.
Prime Recipient
Yes
UGA Program Terms
This program provides state funding to participants of the Downstate Public Transportation Fund for competitive capital grants for projects, purchases or purposes required for the provision of public transportation in the eligible participants' service areas.
Eligible Applicants
Government Organizations;
Applicant Eligibility
Competitive capital grants must be for projects, purchases or purposes that are: 1. required for the provision of public transportation 2. identified in the IDOT’s annual Capital Needs Assessment 3. identified in the comprehensive long-range or short-range planning documents in the region for which the applicant is a part; and 4. in accordance with the guidelines set forth in IDOT’s Capital Grant Manual.
Beneficiary Eligibility
N/A
Types of Assistance
Project Grants
Subject / Service Area
Public Safety
Credentials / Documentation
N/A
Preapplication Coordination
Applications are solicited and awards made through a competitive grant application and selection process.
Application Procedures
Application process is explained in the Public Transportation Capital Assistance document found at https://insideidot.portal.illinois.gov/sites/businessservices/idotforms/IDOT Original Forms Library/DPIT TR101.docx
Criteria Selecting Proposals
Proposals must be considered capital projects providing assistance to a downstate region.
Award Procedures
Funds are dispersed monthly or within the month of invoicing.
Deadlines
Applications are solicited and awards made through a competitive grant application and selection process.
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
N/A
Appeals
N/A
Renewals
N/A
Formula Matching Requirements
These funds may be used as 100% funding or used as match for other state and federal funding.
Uses and Restrictions
Reimbursements allowable following IDOT concurrence approval. This funding may only be awarded to participants of the Downstate Public Transportation Fund.
Reports
Requires submittal of quarterly grant status reports.
Audits
Audits to be conducted in accordance with the Illinois Administrative Code JCAR Title 44.7000.90.
Records
N/A
Account Identification
N/A
Obligations
$34,892,351.00
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
($7,101 to $6,000,000) $1,586,015.95
Program Accomplishments
N/A
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards; contract requirements; IDOT's implementing regulations (92 Illinois Administrative Code Part 653); IDOT's capital grant manual.
Regional or Local Assistance Location
OIPI Transit Capital
Headquarters Office
IDOT Chicago Office Suite 2100, Chicago, IL 60604
Program Website
N/A
Example Projects
N/A
Published Date
7/1/2020
GATA Exceptions
None
Funding By Fiscal Year
FY 2015 : $89,987,250
FY 2016 : $89,983,714
FY 2017 : $108,437,461
FY 2018 : $66,123,505
FY 2020 : $25,547,716
FY 2027 : $100,000,000
Federal Funding
None
Notice of Funding Opportunities
None