New to the World of Transit Grants Management? Make this Course Your First Stop

This course introduces participants to Federal transit funding opportunities, grants management requirements under the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) and FTA requirements and oversight.

Lesson 1: Applying for Federal Funding

What You Will Learn:

The authorization and appropriations process; Funding sources and eligible activities; Application requirements; Award Terms and Conditions.

Lesson 2: Managing Your Federal Awards

What You Will Learn:

Standards for financial and program management; Performance and reporting; Procurement; Property management; Records retention; Closing out awards.

Lesson 3: All About Costs

What You Will Learn:

Cost principles; Pre-award costs; Indirect costs; Accounting Standards; Single audit requirements.

Lesson 4: Your Role in Planning and Environmental Review

What You Will Learn:

Introduction to Statewide and Metropolitan Planning requirements, Metropolitan Planning Organizations, Planning Documents, the NEPA process, and common NEPA requirements for transit.

Lesson 5: Purchasing and Administering Transit Assets

What You Will Learn:

Your responsibility for the equipment you purchase throughout the asset lifecycle, from procurement to use to disposition, and transit asset management.

Lesson 6: Cross-Cutting Requirements, Oversight, Technical assistance

What You Will Learn:

Major cross-cutting requirements, the FTA oversight process, and technical assistance resources available.