Transportation Planning, Research and Education
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
To provide funds to conduct research and development on innovative transportation systems and related applied technologies.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Unrestricted by Entity Type
- U.S. Federal Government
These grants are mandated by Congress in US DOT's Annual Appropriation Legislation. Therefore, only those organizations specifically identified in the appropriation legislation can apply.
Beneficiaries
- Unrestricted by Entity Type
- U.S. Federal Government
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
The award procedure typically required two-step process – White Papers and Full Technical and Cost Proposals.
The deadlines, if any, were established in each grant application package.
Program details & compliance
Description
To provide funds to conduct research and development on innovative transportation systems and related applied technologies.
Mission Categories
Primary: Research and Development
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Assistance was used for innovative technology based projects directed towards application on national transportation infrastructure development and construction in planning, design and operations.
Required Documentation
There is no new funding at this time. The past process consisted of proposals with statement of work and estimated budget. Costs were determined in accordance with relevant OMB circulars (i.e. Circular Nos. A-87 for State and Local Governments, A-21 for Educational Institutions and A-122 for Non-Profit and For-Profit Organizations).
Matching Requirements
Fifty (50) percent non-Federal matching requirements was per SAFETEA-LU legislation language.
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