Transportation Services
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
The Transportation Economics Division develops and promotes efficient agriculture transportation systems to help improve farm income, expand exports. and meet the needs of rural America. The division provides technical and administrative direction, coordination, and leadership in the development and execution of agricultural transportation policies. The Transportation Economics Division provides a basis for Federal-State decision-makers in regulatory, policy, and legislative matters in order to assure the transportation needs of agricultural producers and exporters.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Department/Agency of U.S. State
- Nonprofit Organization
• State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals)
• Public nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals)
• Private nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals)
• Anyone/general public
Beneficiaries
- Other
Producers, processors, and general public.
Program details & compliance
Description
The Transportation Economics Division conducts research to support the Department’s mission to improve the marketing, handling, storage, processing, transportation, and distribution of agricultural products. Through cooperative agreements, the Division’s research helps identify gaps in agricultural transportation knowledge and recommend solutions, especially in areas of emerging and timely topics. which augments the delivery of critical information and data to stakeholders and policy officials.
Mission Categories
Primary: Marketing Opportunities
Other categories:
Highways, Public Roads, and BridgesRail Transportation
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Assistance provided where it is determined that there is a significant regional or policy issue with potentially broad implications.
Restrictions
As provided for in agreements.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements