Bridge and Other Transportation Infrastructure Research Program

ARPA-I XBRIDGE
CFDA 20.950 Active Cooperative Agreement
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Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$8M FY2026
$8M
FY25
$8M
FY26*
* estimated

Funded Projects

Examples of what this program has supported.

FY2025 XBRIDGE is a research and implementation effort moving FRP composites (glass, carbon, basalt, etc) structural components into mainstream use in US Bridges. Composites provide a non-corrosive. light, long lasting bridge material that will help build bridges at half the lifecycle cost, in half the time and with twice the lifespan of traditional bridge materials.

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

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

Tony Choi
(202) 366-8409
1200 New Jersey Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20590
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2026-02-04. Spec v2.0. Last synced: 2026-05-29 05:35:31.