FTA to Host Webinar on Bus Exportable Power Systems Notice of Funding Opportunity

Published on: May 13, 2022
Updated on: May 15, 2022

FTA will host a webinar at 1:00 p.m. CT on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, on the Standard Development for Bus Exportable Power Systems Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), which FTA announced in April. The webinar will offer potential applicants an overview of the program and provide an opportunity for them to submit questions.

The FY21 Standard Development for Bus Exportable Power Systems Program will provide $1 million in funding under FTA’s Technical Assistance and Workforce Development Program (49 U.S.C. 5314) to one or more organizations or partnerships to develop standards for exportable power systems from hybrid electric and fuel-cell-powered buses. Previous FTA grants led to the development of technology to convert hybrid electric/fuel-cell buses into mobile power generators in the wake of natural disasters. This NOFO is designed to fund the development of standards and increase the use of interoperable exportable power systems that can supply electricity to community buildings, emergency shelters, and hospitals during power disruptions.

Applications are due by June 13, 2022.

Links:
Register for webinar
News Release
BEPS landing page
Notice of Funding Opportunity
Federal Register