CERTS Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services
About This Grant
Division N, Title IV, Section 421 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (the Act ), Pub. L. No. 116-260 (December 27, 2020) authorized the $2 billion Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services (CERTS) program to provide grants to eligible motorcoach companies, school bus companies, passenger vessel companies, and pilotage companies that have experienced annual revenue losses of 25 percent or more as result of COVID-19 directly or indirectly. The priority use of grant funds must be for payroll costs, though grants may be used for operating expenses and the repayment of debt accrued to maintain payroll. The U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) has posted program guidelines on the CERTS webpage on treasury.gov: https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/coronavirus/assistance-for-american-industry/coronavirus-economic-relief-for-transportation-services The guidelines address the overall CERTS grant process, eligibility standards, grant amounts and payments, eligible uses of grant funds, and how to prepare for the grant application. Treasury will open a web-based application portal accessible through the CERTS webpage on treasury.gov. Once the application portal is made available, it will be open for 4 weeks. Interested companies should check the web page to see when the application portal opens and closes.
Grant Summary
CERTS Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services is a Department of the Treasury grant providing funding that varies by award. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
Eligibility
Funder did not publish eligibility criteria — confirm directly with the funder before applying.
How to Apply
Up to $0K
Rolling / Open
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for CERTS Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services from Department of the Treasury, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Department of the Treasury before the deadline.
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CERTS Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the CERTS Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services?
CERTS Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services is offered by Department of the Treasury and is generally open to eligible organizations. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the CERTS Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services provide?
CERTS Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services provides an amount that varies by award per award from Department of the Treasury. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the CERTS Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services deadline?
CERTS Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, Department of the Treasury, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.
How do you apply for the CERTS Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services?
To apply for CERTS Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Department of the Treasury.