Highway Research and Development Program
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 20.200 (USAspending.gov).
- National Academy Of Sciences 5 awards $637,387,564
- City Of Houston, Texas $15,000,000
- Texas A&M Transportation Institute $13,926,469
- Maricopa County Finance Dept $12,555,070
- State Of Florida Department Of Transportation $11,946,279
- Transportation North Carolina Department $11,945,832
Program Objective
The objective is to carry out the highway research and development program as authorized by the FAST Act and conduct research needed to maintain and improve our vital transportation infrastructure. The FAST Act addresses the many challenges facing our transportation system today by providing funding for improving highway safety, improving infrastructure integrity, strengthening transportation planning and environmental decision making, reducing congestion, improving highway operations, enhancing freight movement productivity, and exploratory advanced research.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- U.S. State Government
- U.S. Territory Government
- Tribal Government (other)
Varies by project. See individual project NOFO for details. (NOFOs issued at www.Grants.gov.)
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Varies by project. FHWA evaluates applications and selects awardee(s) in accordance with the NOFO stated criteria(s).
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 120 to 180 days
Varies by project. See individual project NOFOs for details. Generally 4 to 6 months (120 to 180 days) after application submittal.
Program details & compliance
Description
The FAST Act addresses the many challenges facing our transportation system today by providing funding for improving highway safety, improving infrastructure integrity, strengthening transportation planning and environmental decision making, reducing congestion, improving highway operations, enhancing freight movement productivity, and exploratory advanced research.
Mission Categories
Primary: Highways, Public Roads, and Bridges
Other categories:
Construction, Renewal and Operations
Required Documentation
Eligible activities and allowable costs will be determined in accordance with the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Matching Requirements
Matching requirements vary by project. See individual project NOFOs for details. (NOFOs issued at www.Grants.gov).
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