Opportunity ID: 212513
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | UTCOPENCOMP2013 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | University Transportation Centers Open Competition 2013 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 35 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.701 — University Transportation Centers Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 20, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 19, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 19, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 18, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $72,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | 69A355 Research and Technology |
| Description: | The Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA) of the U.S. Department of Transportation (US DOT) is seeking applications from non-profit institutions of higher education to operate National, Regional and Tier 1 University Transportation Centers (UTCs or Centers). The purpose of these Centers is to advance U.S. technology and expertise in the many modes and disciplines comprising transportation through the mechanisms of research, education, and technology transfer; to provide a critical transportation knowledge base outside the US DOT; and to address vital workforce needs for the next generation of transportation leaders.
To accomplish this purpose, RITA plans to competitively select and fund for Fiscal Years 2013 and 2014 (subject to availability of funds): Five National UTCs, up to $3.0 million per Center per fiscal year; Ten Regional UTCs, one of which must be dedicated to comprehensive transportation safety, up to $2.75 million per Center per fiscal year; and up to 20 Tier 1 UTCs, up to $1.5 million per Center per fiscal year. A UTC must be located in the United States or territories. It may be a single university or a consortium of two or more universities. Each Center is required to obtain matching funds from non-federal sources. National and Regional UTCs must obtain matching funds in an amount at least equal to the US DOT grant amount. The match for Tier 1 UTCs is 50 percent, of the amount of the UTC grant, with an exemption for demonstration of financial hardship (see Exhibit A, Institutional Financial Hardship Form) by the applicant institution. These funds may be expended up to September 30, 2017. |
| 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
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| 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 | PKG00157410 | Dec 20, 2012 | Mar 19, 2013 | View |
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