University Transportation Centers Program
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
The program awards grants to nonprofit institutions of higher learning for the purpose of establishing and operating university transportation centers that conduct research, education, and technology transfer programs addressing regional and national transportation issues.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Nonprofit Organization
- Other
For the program's competitive grants, public and private nonprofit institutions of higher learning that have established transportation research programs including community colleges. Non-competitive grants must also be to public and private nonprofit institutions of higher learning but may or may not have established programs.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Proposals are evaluated by a panel of SMEs from within the Department and industry on the basis of demonstrated ability toward the current goals of the Department. The final selection is made by the Secretary.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 90 to 120 days
Program details & compliance
Description
DOT invests in the future of transportation through its University Transportation Centers (UTC) Program, which awards and administers grants to consortia of colleges and universities across the United States. The mission of the UTC Program is to advance innovative transportation research and technology, and develop the next generation of transportation professionals. Each UTC is a consortium of two- and four-year colleges and universities the come together to form a unique center of transportation excellence on a specific research topic.
Mission Categories
Primary: Research and Development
Other categories:
Highways, Public Roads, and BridgesHigher EducationSTEM Education
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
The University Transportation Centers will address surface transportation problems and issues and will seek solutions to both long-range and immediate transportation problems. See below for information about grant matching requirements.
Restrictions
Any restriction on the use of Federal funds applies equally to non-Federal matching funds.
Required Documentation
A formal written response to the application outlining in detail how the institution proposed research topic advances the goals identified in the Department's Strategic Plan, the program mission outlined in the soliciation; as well as the institution's proposed management of the center; detailed delineation of organization, staff, faculty, and budget.
Matching Requirements
Subject to the type of grant awarded.
Regional and National grants = 100%; Tier 1 grants = 50%
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