Surface Transportation Workforce Development, Training, and Education 504(e)
Program Objective
Section 504(e)(3) of title 23, U.S.C. defines ""surface transportation workforce development, training, and education’’ as activities associated with surface transportation career awareness, student transportation career preparation, and training and professional development for surface transportation workers, including—
(A) activities for women and minorities;
(B) activities that address current workforce gaps, such as work on construction projects, of State and local transportation agencies;
(C) activities to develop a robust surface transportation workforce with new skills resulting from emerging transportation technologies; and
(D) activities to attract new sources of job-creating investment.
This Assistance Listing 20.296 created in August 2025 was included in the previous ALN 20.215, please refer to former ALN 20.215 for FY24 and FY25 financial obligations. The new Assistance Listing 20.296 will be utilized by DOT at the start of FY 2026.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- State
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Varies by project. Generally, FHWA publishes a notice of funding, soliciting applications for assistance, reviews these applications, and determines which applications are most qualified for award. Please see the individual notice of funding for details.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 120 to 180 days
Please see program notice of funding.
Program details & compliance
Description
Section 504(e) of title 23, U.S.C., authorizes State Departments of Transportation (State DOTs) to use certain Federal-aid highway program funds for surface transportation workforce development, training, and education activities.
Mission Categories
Primary: Highways, Public Roads, and Bridges
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Please see program notice of funding.
Required Documentation
Varies by project. FHWA determines criteria for selecting proposals based on the stated objectives of the funding opportunity.
Matching Requirements
The Federal share of the cost of activities carried out under Section 504(e) shall be 100 percent, except for activities carried out under local technical assistance programs authorized under 23 U.S.C. 504(b), for which the Federal share is 50 percent (23 U.S.C. 504(e)(2))
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