The applicant can import text files or cut and paste text into the electronic application as part of the project description. FTA anticipates future enhancements to the electronic system to improve retention of formatting of imported text or allow importation of spreadsheets. See Chapter IV for specific instructions for development of the program of projects, including the categories in which projects may be approved. The electronic application includes a line item budget for the entire grant. The capital codes in particular provide a detailed picture of vehicles and equipment purchased with Federal funds.
Exhibit C contains a table of codes currently in use.
The FTA regional office will inform grantees of any changes in the codes. FTA uses the same format for all of its grant programs, and some of the terms used have slightly different meanings in other programs. When there is a discrepancy, the interpretation in this circular prevails. Exhibit B includes a worksheet for preparing a Section 5311 project budget and an example of the project budget format. Milestone Schedule .