Transportation Research and Technology Advancement

CFDA 20.909 Active Cooperative Agreement
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Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$5.1M FY2026
$5.1M
FY26*
* estimated

Who has received this funding

Organizations awarded under CFDA 20.909 (USAspending.gov).

Program Objective

The USDOT seeks competitively selected cooperative agreements or grant recipients from research institutions or other consortiums as defined by the NOFO to conduct research and development on innovative transportation systems and related applied technologies.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • Other

This procurement may be University Transportation Centers (UTCs) or other consortiums of non-profit organizations such as Public Non-Profit Institutions/Organizations; Sponsored Organizations; State; Local; Other Public Institutions; Federal Recognized Indian Tribal Government; US Territory or Possession; Private Non-Profit Institutions/Organizations; Quasi-Public Non-Profit Institutions/Organizations; Native American Organizations.

How to Apply

Award Procedure

OST staff will conduct and initial compliance review of applications, then a Technical Merit and Project Readiness Review of each criterion. USDOT will consider whether the application narrative is responsive in focus areas resulting in a selection. Additional criteria specific to the award will be outlined in the NOFO posted to grants.gov

Decision Timeline

  • Approval: From 90 to 120 days
Program details & compliance

Description

Funding provided to special projects and programs for research, development and deployment of innovative transportation technology.

Mission Categories

Primary: Research and Development

Other categories:
Work EducationHighways, Public Roads, and Bridges

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

Research, development and deployment of innovative transportation technology

Restrictions

Can not be used for any construction except for research demonstrations

Required Documentation

All organizations applying for grants (except individuals) must obtain the registrations including 1) Unique Entity Identifier (DUNS number), 2) NCAGE/CAGE code, 3) www.sam.gov registration. 2CRF 200 Subpart E applies to this program.

Matching Requirements

Awardee of grants and agreements will know required match as set forth in the NOFO

Reporting & Compliance

Audit Required
Yes — Not Required
Records Retention
3 years

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

Contacts

Kelley Severns
2029342655
1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington, DC 20003
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2026-01-28. Spec v2.0. Last synced: 2026-05-29 05:40:25.