The U.S. Department of Transportation is offering grants for four new Tier 1 University Transportation Centers focusing on topics like automated transportation systems, travel demand effects of technology, accessibility for people with disabilities, and public transportation trends. Lead universities of the current centers awarded in 2016 are ineligible, but non-lead consortium members can apply. Applications must align with the specific topic areas outlined. The closing date for submissions is May 29, 2020.
Opportunity ID: 324816
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | UTCTIER1COMP2020 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | UTC PROGRAM TIER 1 COMPETITION 2020 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.701 — University Transportation Centers Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 7 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 07, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 29, 2020 Letter of Intent requested (not required) by April 29, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 29, 2020 Letter of Intent requested (not required) by April 29, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 30, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,925,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,925,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | 69A355 Research and Technology |
| Description: |
The U.S. Dept. of Transportation seeks applications for four new Tier 1 University Transportation Centers, intending (subject to the merits of applications received) to fund one UTC in each of the following specific topic areas:
Under statutory restrictions, lead/grantee universities on the twenty current Tier 1 UTCs with grants initially awarded in 2016 are not eligible to receive one of the new Tier 1 grants; non-lead consortium-member universities on current Tier 1 UTCs are eligible. More information about this is contained in the Notice of Funding Opportunity. |
| Link to Additional Information: | UTC Program website |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2020 UPDATE: Because of stay-at-home orders currently in place through the United States due to the coronavirus pandemic, OST-R hereby WAIVES the requirement stated in the Notice of Funding Opportunity for two hard copies of the application to be submitted by June 2, 2020. All other submission requirements remain in place. | May 07, 2020 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 7
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | UTCTIER1COMP2020 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | UTC PROGRAM TIER 1 COMPETITION 2020 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.701 — University Transportation Centers Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 7 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 07, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 29, 2020 Letter of Intent requested (not required) by April 29, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 29, 2020 Letter of Intent requested (not required) by April 29, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 30, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,925,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,925,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | 69A355 Research and Technology |
| Description: |
The U.S. Dept. of Transportation seeks applications for four new Tier 1 University Transportation Centers, intending (subject to the merits of applications received) to fund one UTC in each of the following specific topic areas:
Under statutory restrictions, lead/grantee universities on the twenty current Tier 1 UTCs with grants initially awarded in 2016 are not eligible to receive one of the new Tier 1 grants; non-lead consortium-member universities on current Tier 1 UTCs are eligible. More information about this is contained in the Notice of Funding Opportunity. |
| Link to Additional Information: | UTC Program website |
| 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 324816 Full Announcement-UTC Program New Tier 1 NOFO -> Tier 1 2020 NOFO FINAL 3-27-2020.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 | UTCTIER1COMP2020 | UTC PROGRAM TIER 1 COMPETITION 2020 | PKG00260591 | Mar 30, 2020 | May 29, 2020 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
324816 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
324816 SF424A-1.0.pdf
324816 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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