Chapter 672-12 GRANT PROGRAMS
Chapter 12 of the Rules and Regulations lists the grant
programs of the Department of Transportation in description as a prerequisite
to making grants as required by "The Fair and Open Grants Act of 1993" (Code
1981, Section
28-5-120, enacted by Georgia
Legislation 1993, p. 1914, 20).
| (1) |
Scope and
Purpose. To provide capital assistance to public transit
agencies. |
| (2) |
Terms and
Conditions. All eligible applicants under 200,000 population must
complete an application as outlined in Georgia Administrative Guide to
Implement the FTA Section 9 Grant Program for Urbanized Areas Under 200,000
Population. The applicant must also adhere to all FTA regulations
outlined in Circular 9030.1A. |
| (3) |
Eligible Recipients. Designated public body that has the legal
authority to receive and dispense Federal funds. |
| (4) |
Criteria for Award.
Applicants must submit a grant application to Georgia Department of
Transportation (GDOT) along with a Program of Projects. The Program of Projects
is approved by the MPO process and is advertised for public review. The grant
application is reviewed and approved by FTA subject to Federal funding
availability. |
| (5) |
Directions
and Deadlines. Section 3 grant applications may be submitted to GDOT at
any time. They are submitted to FTA during the beginning of each quarter
(January 1st, April 1st, July 1st or October 1st). Based on funding
availability, FTA approves grants by the end of the quarter. Information
relating to this grant program may be obtained from the Georgia Department of
Transportation, Office of Intermodal Programs, 276 Memorial Drive, SW, Atlanta,
Georgia 30303-3743. |
| (1) |
Scope and
Purpose. To provide planning assistance to Metropolitan Planning
Organizations (MPO). |
| (2) |
Terms and Conditions. All MPOs must complete an application as
outlined in Administrative Guide For Transit Planning Assistance Under the FTA
Section 8 Program for Georgia Metropolitan Planning Organizations. The
applicant must also adhere to all FTA regulations outlined in Circular
8100.1A. |
| (3) |
Eligible
Recipients. Designated Metropolitan Planning Organizations that have the
legal authority to receive and dispense Federal funds. |
| (4) |
Criteria for Award.
Applicants must submit a grant application to Georgia Department of
Transportation (GDOT) along with a Budget Information Form outlining the
planning elements identified in the Unified Planning Work Program. Prior to
grant request, these planning elements are approved by the MPO process. The
consolidated grant application on behalf of all MPOs is submitted to FTA for
approval. |
| (5) |
Directions and
Deadlines. Section 8 grant applications are submitted to GDOT no later
than March 1st of each year. They are typically submitted to FTA on April 1st
and are approved on June 30th. Information relating to this grant program may
be obtained from the Georgia Department of transportation, Office of Intermodal
Programs, 276 Memorial Drive, SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30303-3743. |
| (1) |
Scope and
Purpose. To provide capital, planning or operating assistance to public
transit agencies. |
| (2) |
Terms
and Conditions. All eligible applicants under 200,000 population must
complete an application as outlined in Georgia Administrative Guide to
Implement the FTA Section 9 Grant Program for Urbanized Areas Under 200,000
Population. The application must also adhere to all FTA regulations
outlined in Circular 9030.1A. |
| (3) |
Eligible Recipients. Designated public body that has the legal
authority to receive and dispense Federal funds. |
| (4) |
Criteria for Award.
Applicants must submit a grant application to Georgia Department of
Transportation (GDOT) along with a Program of Projects. The Program of Projects
is approved by the MPO process and is advertised for public review. The grant
application is reviewed and approved by FTA. |
| (5) |
Directions and Deadlines.
Section 9 grant applications are typically submitted to GDOT by May 1st of each
year. A consolidated grant application is submitted to FTA by July 1st. FTA
approves grants by the end of the quarter or September 30th. Information
relating to this grant program may be obtained from the Georgia Department of
Transportation, Office of Intermodal Programs, 276 Memorial Drive, SW, Atlanta,
Georgia 30303-3743. |
| (1) |
Scope and
Purpose. To provide capital and operating assistance to rural areas
(under 50,000 population). |
| (2) |
Terms and Conditions. All eligible applicants in rural areas must
complete an application as outlined in Georgia State Management Plan
and Administrative Guide for Rural and Small Urban Areas - Section 18.
The applicant must also adhere to all FTA regulations outlined in Circular
9040.1B. |
| (3) |
Eligible
Recipients. Local public bodies and operators of public transportation
services that have the legal authority to receive and dispense Federal
funds. |
| (4) |
Criteria for
Award. Applicants must submit to Georgia Department of Transportation
(GDOT) an annual grant application by October 1st of each year. The program
request is advertised for public review. A consolidated Section 18 grant
application is submitted annually for approval by FTA. |
| (5) |
Directions and Deadlines.
Section 18 grant applications are submitted to GDOT by October 1st of each
year. A consolidated grant application is submitted to FTA for review. FTA
approves grants by the end of the quarter following submission. Information
relating to this grant program may be obtained from the Georgia Department of
Transportation, Office of Intermodal Programs, 276 Memorial Drive, SW, Atlanta,
Georgia 30303-3743. |
| (1) |
Scope and Purpose. To
provide financial assistance for capital projects to preserve and improve local
rail freight service. |
| (2) |
Terms and Conditions. The recipient must adhere to federal laws
and regulations as specified in the federal grant agreement and, 49 CFR part 266 and applicable state laws and regulations. |
| (3) |
Eligible Recipients. Rail
lines in the State of Georgia which carry three million or less gross tons of
freight annually. |
| (4) |
Criteria for Award. Available funding is awarded in accordance
with the priority placed on each eligible rail line as a result of the detailed
analysis performed as part of the State Rail Plan. |
| (5) |
Directions and Deadlines.
Recipient rail lines must be analyzed in the State Rail Plan. The plan is
updated periodically and any eligible rail line not currently included in the
State Rail Plan may be identified and requested for inclusion by writing the
Georgia Department of Transportation, Office of Intermodal Programs, 276
Memorial Drive, SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30303-3743. |
| (1) |
Scope and Purpose. Airport
capital improvement projects including all eligible Federally funded
projects. |
| (2) |
Terms and
Conditions. Provides up to 50% State Grants for Non-Federal share of the
project costs. |
| (3) |
Eligible
Recipients. Owners of Open-To-The-Public Airports. |
| (4) |
Criteria for Award.
Federally funded projects are given the priority and Non-Federal projects are
funded on a "first-come-first served basis". |
| (5) |
Directions and Deadlines.
Applications for State funds should be received by the Commissioner of the
Georgia Department of Transportation not later than June 30th for consideration
in the following fiscal year. |
| (1) |
Scope and Purpose.
Maintenance and operational safety airport projects. |
| (2) |
Terms and Conditions.
Provides up to 75% State funding assistance for the construction cost with the
exception of pavement marking which is funded at 100%. |
| (3) |
Eligible Recipients. Owners
of Open-To-The-Public Airports. |
| (4) |
Criteria for Award. Projects are selected on a prioritized basis
if demand exceeds available funding, otherwise the projects are funded on a
"first-come-first served basis". |
| (5) |
Directions and Deadlines.
Applications for State funds should be received by the Commissioner of the
Georgia Department of Transportation no later than May 31st for consideration
in the following fiscal year. |
| (1) |
Scope and Purpose. Airport
projects that aid aircraft in their approach path to a landing area. |
| (2) |
Terms and Conditions.
Provides up to 75% State funding assistance for construction and engineering
costs. |
| (3) |
Eligible
Recipients. Owners of Open-To-The-Public Airports. |
| (4) |
Criteria for Award. Projects
are selected on a prioritized basis if demand exceeds available funding,
otherwise the projects are funded on a "first-come-first served
basis". |
| (5) |
Directions and
Deadlines. Applications for State funds should be received by the
Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Transportation not later than June
30th for consideration in the following fiscal year. |
| (1) |
Scope and Purpose. To make
available transportation funds for the purpose of enhancing the transportation
environment. |
| (2) |
Terms and
Conditions. Applicants (mostly local governments) submit projects for
consideration by an independent advisory body, the Transportation Enhancement
Advisory Panel ("TEA Panel"). The proposed projects must have linkage to the
intermodal transportation network and must be eligible in one often specified
categories. The State Transportation Board has placed a cap of one million
dollars on the amount of money any one project sponsor can receive. |
| (3) |
Eligible Recipients. All
cities and counties within the State are eligible for funding of design and
construction projects. Private nonprofits may be eligible for planning
studies. |
| (4) |
Criteria for
Award. The TEA Panel ranks projects according to category-specific
criteria developed by the Panel. However, the State Transportation Board
adopted only general criteria for selection. |
| (5) |
Directions and Deadlines.
The current deadline for applications requesting funding in Fiscal Year 1997 is
August 15, 1994. Fiscal Years 1994, 1995, and 1996 are already programmed. To
obtain an application form and specific directions, a potential applicant
should write or call the Georgia Department of Transportation, Office of
Planning, No. 2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia 30334 (phone number
404-656-5411). |
| (1) |
Scope and Purpose. To
provide capital assistance for each Local Government (County/City) to maintain
through resurfacing the roads and streets within their respective
transportation system. |
| (2) |
Terms and Conditions. Each Local Government must submit a priority
list of desired projects they wish to have considered for the Local Road
Assistance Program ("LARP"). The priority list is evaluated by the Department
of transportation's engineers based on a needs assessment and cost estimates
for the project. The Department of Transportation's engineers make
recommendations to the Commissioner of Transportation. Funds for this program
are distributed by Board formula among the Congressional Districts and are
equitably apportioned among urban and rural areas. Eligible priorities must
meet acceptable needs evaluation and funding must be available prior to
approval under this Program. No funds from this Program may be utilized to
relocate utilities or perform work outside of the existing pavements. Private
property or lease property does not qualify for assistance. |
| (3) |
Eligible Recipients. All
Counties and Cities within the State are eligible. |
| (4) |
Criteria for Award.
Priorities that are located on the County or City road and street system are
eligible for consideration. Resurfacing contracts are issued at the discretion
of the Commissioner based upon needs assessments and available funds. |
| (5) |
Directions and Deadlines.
Priority lists are requested from each County and City of roads and streets to
be considered. Projects are selected from the priority list and contracts are
prepared by the Department of Transportation and let for competitive bidding.
Completion dates are established that will allow for the completion of the work
during the current paving season after the contract is let. Many Counties and
Cities request their LARP contracts to be negotiated in the form of County/City
contracts. These contracts do not have a completion date assigned; however the
Local Governments are encouraged to complete the project during the same paving
season.
All contracts are engineered and supervised by Department of
Transportation engineers, following current guidelines and specifications for
construction.
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| (1) |
Scope and Purpose. To
provide capital assistance for each Local Government (County/City) to maintain
and improve the roads and drainage within their respective transportation
systems. |
| (2) |
Terms and
Conditions. Each Local Government must submit a priority list of desired
projects they wish to have considered for State Aid assistance through the
County and City Contract Program. The priority list is evaluated by the
Department of Transportation's engineers based on a needs assessment and cost
estimates for the project. The Department of Transportation's engineers make
recommendations to the Commissioner of Transportation. |
| (3) |
Eligible Recipients. All
Counties and Cities within the State are eligible. State and Local School
systems qualify but funding contracts are through respective Counties and
Cities. |
| (4) |
Criteria for
Award. Priorities that are located on the County, City, or State
property are eligible for consideration. Eligible priorities must meet
acceptable needs evaluation and funding must be available prior to approval
under this Program. County and City Contracts are issued at the discretion of
the Commissioner for paving, resurfacing, sidewalks, drainage materials,
parking facilities, etc. Minimum rights of way requirements set by the
Department of Transportation Board must be acquired for
consideration. |
| (5) |
Directions
and Deadlines. Priority lists can be submitted at any time but the Local
Governments are encouraged to submit them once a year and updated on a yearly
basis. Projects are selected from the priority list by separate request and
selected projects are prepared for contract. County and City Contracts have no
deadline for completion of the project but the Local Governments are encouraged
to complete the work in a timely manner. County and City Contracts placed out
for bid by the Department have completion dates established based on time
needed to complete the project. Counties and Cities with contracts authorized
but not awarded due to rights of way or other clearance problems are encouraged
to proceed diligently toward clearance of the project or remove the project
from their priority list. This will allow the funds to be used on other
projects.
All contracts are engineered and supervised by Department of
Transportation engineers, following current guidelines and specifications for
construction.
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