In any case, Category C funds must be allocated to specific projects within the period of availability of the funds. FTA will deobligate any Category C funds not so allocated within the period of availability. Funds deobligated after the period of availability lapse to the state and are redistributed to all the states in a subsequent year's apportionment. When a state selects projects to be advanced out of Category C, it must notify FTA of the changes to the program of projects. FTA allows grantees to incur costs prior to grant award in the formula programs.
Reimbursement is subject to the availability of funds and grant award.
Specific information is included in FTA's annual apportionment notice. FTA awards grants on a quarterly cycle. States submitting a complete and acceptable application by the beginning of each quarter will be awarded a grant by the end of the quarter. FTA awards grants and obligates funds for the total amount the state requests for all three categories and the RTAP program of projects. FTA grant award constitutes FTA approval of the state's annual program of projects.