Emergency Relief Program

FTA, FEMA Sign Agreement Outlining Roles for Addressing Public Transit Needs Following Hurricane Sandy, Major Disasters

Overview: MAP-21 Public Transportation Emergency Relief Program

Hurricane Sandy Disaster Aid

The Disaster Relief Appropriations Act of 2013 provides $10.9 billion for FTA’s Emergency Relief Program for recovery and relief efforts in areas affected by Hurricane Sandy. Of that total, $2 billion is available for immediate distribution to eligible applicants.

 

Frequently Asked Questions for Grantees Hurricane Sandy Emergency Relief Q&A

Questions and answers on project eligibility, grant requirements and grant development procedures.
Information on Eligibility Requirements Federal Register
Interim Final Rule

Notice of allocation of public
transportation emergency relief funds and related requirements.
Funding Recipients Transit Agencies Receiving Share of $2 Billion in Disaster Recovery Funds Table of recipients receiving funds for priority reimbursements and pro-rated allocations.
Legal Agreement FTA-FEMA Memorandum of Agreement on Disaster Relief: 
Press Release
Training Resources Emergency Relief Program Grantee Training Webinar for Hurricane Sandy Powerpoint presentation for Hurricane Sandy relief applicants.
Emergency Recovery Categorical Exclusions FTA Final Rule Text for Emergency Recovery CE


PowerPoint Presentation Guidance on Implementation of New Categorical Exclusions

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