During each biennium, the division conducts a competitive grant solicitation. Public Transit Division staff recommendations are reviewed by the PTAC and are ultimately approved by the OTC. In response to the past program complexities, the upcoming biennium’s grant program is being simplied.
2009-2011 Timeline
Jul – Dec 2008
STF Agencies update their Coordinated Plans in anticipation of making application to the programs
September 2008
Preliminary information about the new program is distributed to the STF Agencies and other stakeholders via e-mail and posted to PTD Web site
October 2008
Applications and program materials published
Oct – Dec 2008
Grant-related training and technical assistance offered throughout the state as follows:
Training Date
Location
October 2008
10/7/2008
Salem
10/9/2008
Portland
10/16/2008
Eugene
November 2008
11/4/2008
Pendleton
11/5/2008
La Grande
11/7/2008
Bend
11/24/2008
Roseburg
11/25/2008
Medford
December 2008
12/2/2008
Portland
12/4/2008
Salem
February 13, 2009
Applications due to PTD from STF Agencies
February – May
Grant review and approval processes. Notification of awards in mid-May
