Biobased Transportation Research (20.761)

Program

20.761 Biobased Transportation Research

Federal Agency

Agency: Department of Transportation

Authorization

Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient, Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users of 2005 (SAFTEA- LU), Public Law 109-59, 119 Stat. 1781.

Program Number

20.761

Last Known Status

Active

Objectives

Carry out biobased research of national importance at the National Biodiesel Board and at research centers identified in section 9011 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (7 U.S.C. 8109).

Types of Assistance

PROJECT GRANTS

Uses and Use Restrictions

The grantees will conduct research according to the provisions provided in SAFTEA- LU (Public Law 109-59, August 10, 2005 119 Stat. 1781) Subtitle B Title V Section 5101 (m) The Department's role will be to manage the grants, coordinate with the grantees to best address related DOT program needs, and ensure that no unnecessary duplication of effort exists with other DOT projects.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

Earmark recipients as designated in SAFTEA- LU , Public Law 109-59, August 10, 2005 119 Stat. 1781, Subtitle B Title V Section 5101 (m).

Beneficiary Eligibility

Public and private nonprofit institutions of higher learning and industry trade groups.

Credentials/Documentation

A formal application outlining how the institution will meet the project scope; detailed delineation of organization, staff, faculty, and budget. Costs are determined in accordance with OMB Circular nos A-21. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87.

Application and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

Preapplication coordination is not applicable. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure

This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102. OMB Circular No. A-110 applies to this program. No new grants will be awarded during the program's remaining authorization (through 2009).

Award Procedure

No new grants will be awarded during the program's remaining authorization (through 2009).

Deadlines

Not Applicable.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

From 1 to 15 days. Fifteen working days from receipt of proposal.

Appeals

Not Applicable.

Renewals

Not Applicable.

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

Statutory formulas are not applicable to this program.

Matching Requirements: Percent: 50.%. The Federal share of this grant shall be 50% of the funds received by the grantee.

This program does not have MOE requirements.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

Four years as designated in: SAFTEA-LU (Public Law 109-59, August 10, 2005, 119 Stat. 1781) Subtitle B Title V Section 5101 (m). Method of awarding/releasing assistance: by letter of credit.

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

Final technical report at the end of each research project. SF-272. Quarterly progress reports and annual project reports. SF-269. Performance monitoring is not applicable.

Audits

In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133. In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-113) Revised June 24, 1997),Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations, nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $300,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single of a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $300,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in OMB Circular No. A-113.

Records

Recipient is requried to retain intact, for 3 years following submission of the final expenditure report, pending resolution of audit findings, all grant products, financial records, and supporting documents.

Program Accomplishments

Fiscal Year 2008: Research on Biofuels funded at state land grant colleges and the National Biodiesel Board. Fiscal Year 2009: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available

Financial Information

Account Identification

69-1136-0-1-401.

Obligations

(Project Grants) FY 08 $12,840,435; FY 09 est $11,466,000; FY 10 est not reported.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

The range is between $9,000,000 -$13,000,000.

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

The Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient, Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU, Public Law 109-59), enacted in 2005, Section 5201(m).

Related Programs

Not Applicable.

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

None.

Headquarters Office

Promod.Chandhok 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E, Washington, District of Columbia 20590 Email: Promod.Chandhok@dot.gov Phone: (800) 853-1351

Web Site Address

None.

Examples of Funded Projects

Not Applicable.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Not Applicable.