The Department of Transportation is offering grants to eligible non-profit higher education institutions to establish two new University Transportation Centers (UTCs). This grant opportunity, authorized by the FAST Act, aims to establish one center focusing on ‘Congestion Relief’ and another on ‘Improving the Durability and Extending the Life of Transportation Infrastructure.’ The funding for these National UTCs is provided through the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018. Applications for this grant must be submitted by December 3, 2018.
Opportunity ID: 309129
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | UTCNATIONALCOMP2018 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | UTC Program Solicitation for Two National UTCs |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.701 — University Transportation Centers Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 21, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 21, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 03, 2018 NOTE ALSO: Required Letter of Intent Due 10/12/2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 03, 2018 NOTE ALSO: Required Letter of Intent Due 10/12/2018 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 02, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $15,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $7,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $7,500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Transportation |
| Description: | The Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act, P.L. 114-94, December 4, 2015) authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to make grants to eligible non-profit institutions of higher education to establish and operate University Transportation Centers (UTCs). Non-profit institutions of higher education may include qualifying two-year institutions (20 U.S.C. § 1001(a)). Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity, the USDOT seeks competitive grant applications for two new National UTCs: one to focus on “Congestion Relief” (Reducing Congestion) and the other on “Improving the Durability and Extending the Life of Transportation Infrastructure.” Funding for these two National Centers is provided through the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018; Division L, Title I, Research and Technology (P.L. 115-141, March 23, 2018). |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Amy Stearns
University Program Specialist Phone 202-366-4957 Email:amy.stearns@dot.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed typo in description field. | Sep 21, 2018 | |
| Sep 21, 2018 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | UTCNATIONALCOMP2018 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | UTC Program Solicitation for Two National UTCs |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.701 — University Transportation Centers Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 21, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 21, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 03, 2018 NOTE ALSO: Required Letter of Intent Due 10/12/2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 03, 2018 NOTE ALSO: Required Letter of Intent Due 10/12/2018 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 02, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $15,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $7,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $7,500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Transportation |
| Description: | The Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act, P.L. 114-94, December 4, 2015) authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to make grants to eligible non-profit institutions of higher education to establish and operate University Transportation Centers (UTCs). Non-profit institutions of higher education may include qualifying two-year institutions (20 U.S.C. § 1001(a)). Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity, the USDOT seeks competitive grant applications for two new National UTCs: one to focus on “Congestion Relief” (Reducing Congestion) and the other on “Improving the Durability and Extending the Life of Transportation Infrastructure.” Funding for these two National Centers is provided through the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018; Division L, Title I, Research and Technology (P.L. 115-141, March 23, 2018). |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Amy Stearns
University Program Specialist Phone 202-366-4957 Email:amy.stearns@dot.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | UTCNATIONALCOMP2018 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | UTC Program Solicitation for Two National UTCs |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.701 — University Transportation Centers Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 21, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 03, 2018 NOTE ALSO: Required Letter of Intent Due 10/12/2018 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 02, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $15,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $7,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $7,500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Transportation |
| Description: | The Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act, P.L. 114-94, December 4, 2015) authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to make grants to eligible non-profit institutions of higher education to establish and operate University Transportation Centers (UTCs). Non-profit institutions of higher education may include qualifying two-year institutions (20 U.S.C. § 1001(a)). Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity, the USDOT seeks competitive grant applications for two new National UTCs: one to focus on “Congestion Relief” (Reducing Congestion) and the other on “Improving the Durability and Extending the Life of Transportatino Infrastructure.” Funding for these two National Centers is provided through the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018; Division L, Title I, Research and Technology (P.L. 115-141, March 23, 2018). |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Amy Stearns
University Program Specialist Phone 202-366-4957 Email:amy.stearns@dot.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 309129 Full Announcement-NOFO -> UTC National Comp NOFO 9-21-18.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Amy Stearns University Program Specialist Phone 202-366-4957 Email: amy.stearns@dot.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.701 | PKG00245161 | Sep 21, 2018 | Dec 03, 2018 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
309129 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
309129 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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