The Department of Transportation is offering the FHWA 2016 Work Zone and Guardrail Safety Training Grants to support national training programs aimed at preventing injuries and fatalities in highway work zones. This grant aims to provide funding for training sessions, development of work zone safety guidelines, and enhancement of operational practices. The program’s goal is to improve work zone safety by educating a diverse range of workers and equipping transportation agencies with best practices. The closing date for applications is July 5, 2016.
Opportunity ID: 283752
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DTFH6116RA00018 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 2016 Work Zone and Guardrail Safety Training Grants |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 12 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.215 — Highway Training and Education |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 11, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 05, 2016 Application Due Date/Time is no later than July 5, 2016 at 2:00 pm Eastern Time |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 05, 2016 Application Due Date/Time is no later than July 5, 2016 at 2:00 pm Eastern Time |
| Archive Date: | Oct 01, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $11,200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $250,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | In accordance with Section 1409 of SAFETEA-LU, Public Law 109-59, competition is restricted to nonprofit and not-for-profit organizations (e.g., trade associations, universities, etc.) for the prime recipient(s). State and local Governments are not eligible for this award as primary recipients but are eligible as sub-awardees/sub-contractors. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT Federal Highway Administration |
| Description: | The FHWA hereby requests applications for assistance to result in the award of Work Zone and Guardrail Safety Training Grant cooperative agreements that would build on work already completed under the Work Zone Safety Grants Program. The purpose of this program is to award funding to qualified applicants to conduct training nationally for a wide range of workers on the prevention of injuries and fatalities in highway and roadway work zones; develop guidelines on work zone safety, operational issues, and best practices that will assist State and local government transportation agencies and other entities in improving work zone safety; and to provide training based on these guidelines. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Rick Murray
Agreement Officer Phone 202-366-4250 Email:rick.murray@dot.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 283752 Full Announcement-NOFO DTFH6116RA00018 -> NOFO DTFH6116RA00018.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Rick Murray Agreement Officer Phone 202-366-4250 Email: rick.murray@dot.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.215 | DTFH6116RA00018 | 2016 Work Zone and Guardrail Safety Training Grants | PKG00223466 | May 11, 2016 | Jul 05, 2016 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
283752 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
283752 SF424A-1.0.pdf
283752 SF424B-1.1.pdf
283752 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
283752 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
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