updated: January 25, 2012

NEW Summary of Updates to the 2011 Guide

This document summarizes recent updates made to the 2011 grants guide. Updated sections are noted below.

Complete Guide UPDATED

This guide includes all information listed below separately for easy download of selected chapters.

• Introduction
  (pdf 1.3 mb)
  Contents list and overview, funding programs covered, other resources, contacts
   
• Chapter 1: All Projects UPDATED
  (pdf 586 kb)
  Grants contracts, coordination and community outreach, civil rights, employee conduct, Americans with Disabilities Act, sensitive information, comment/complaint process, labor laws, asset management, safety and security, emergency management, passenger conduct, FTA guidelines, ethics, non-discrimination, equal opportunity employment, disadvantaged business enterprises, charter requirements, school bus provisions, drug and alcohol testing, project compliance and reporting, site visits
  
• Chapter 2: Operating and Program Development Projects
  (pdf 348 kb)
  Eligible services and expenses, matching funds, reserve accounts, operating deficit, project records, reimbursement requests
   
• Chapter 3: Capital Vehicle and Equipment Projects UPDATED
  (pdf 459 kb)
  Eligible uses, local match, making progress, procurement processes, procurement records, managing vehicles and equipment, change of use, reimbursement requests
   
• Chapter 4: Capital Construction Projects UPDATED
  (pdf 328kb)
  Project requirements, contract methods and delivery strategies, conducting procurement requirements, procurement records, reimbursement requests, local funds and match requirements, DBE requirements, facility management
  
  
• Appendix A:
  Reimbursement Request Instructions, Forms
  (pdf 734 kb)
• Appendix B:
  Progress and Statistical Reporting UPDATED
  (pdf 965 kb)
• Appendix C:
  Procurement Inspection Forms
  (pdf 575 kb)
• Appendix D:
  Project Visit Checklists
  (pdf 873 kb)
• Appendix E:
  Vehicle Disposition Schedule
  (pdf 765 kb)
• Appendix F:
  Abbreviations and Definitions
  (pdf 358 kb)
• Appendix G:
  References and Links 
  (pdf 285 kb) Office of Management and Budget circulars and contract cost principles, the Common Rule, ADA and public accommodations, Title VI, equal employment opportunity, charter service and school bus operations, Fair Labor Standards Act, FTA purchasing guidelines, other state laws, capital construction, 533(b) labor protection, drug and alcohol references