Bridge and Other Transportation Infrastructure Research Program
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
As stated in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, ARPA-I may fund “an accredited university of higher education in the northeast United States that has experience leading a regional university transportation center [defined as a current or past U.S. DOT-funded Regional University Transportation Center (UTC) grantee] and a proven record of developing, patenting, deploying, and commercializing innovative composite materials and technologies for bridge and other transportation applications, as well as conducting research and developing prototypes using very large-scale polymer-based additive manufacturing”. Eligible entities seeking to perform research, development, and demonstration tasks on durability, resiliency, and sustainability of bridges and other infrastructure may use this assistance listing. This assistance listing provides information on the cooperative agreement that ARPA-I intends to develop with an institution of higher education on this topic.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Other
Applicant must be “an accredited university of higher education in the northeast United States that has experience leading a regional university transportation center [defined as a current or past U.S. DOT-funded Regional University Transportation Center (UTC) grantee] and a proven record of developing, patenting, deploying, and commercializing innovative composite materials and technologies for bridge and other transportation applications, as well as conducting research and developing prototypes using very large-scale polymer-based additive manufacturing”.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Assistance is awarded at the discretion of the Director of ARPA-I.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 90 to 120 days
- Renewal interval: From 90 to 120 days
- Appeal: From 90 to 120 days
Program details & compliance
Description
This assistance listing serves accredited universities of higher education in the northeast United States that have experience leading a regional university transportation center [defined as a current or past U.S. DOT-funded Regional University Transportation Center (UTC) grantee] and a proven record of developing, patenting, deploying, and commercializing innovative composite materials and technologies for bridge and other transportation applications, as well as conducting research and developing prototypes using very large-scale polymer-based additive manufacturing. The purpose of the assistance listing is to support eligible qualified applicant(s).
Mission Categories
Primary: Highways, Public Roads, and Bridges
Other categories:
Material ScienceResearch and Development
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Assistance may only be used for research and development in the areas of bridges and other transportation infrastructure.
Restrictions
research and development with construction of demonstration projects
Required Documentation
See eligibility requirements.
Matching Requirements
See the Cooperative Agreement for detailed information on match requirements.
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