Hydrogen Storage Research And Development (20.764)

 

Program

20.764 Hydrogen Storage Research And Development

 

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, 1406 Stat. 3891.

 

Program Number

20.764

 

Last Known Status

Active

 

Objectives

To conduct research to develop hydrogen storage technologies.

 

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. 1406) number 3891. The Department's role will be to manage the grants, provide technical collaboration, coordinate with the grantee 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. 1406.) number 3891.

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 No. 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

This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. 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

Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

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

Appeals

Not Applicable.

Renewals

Not Applicable.

 

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

This program has no statutory formula.

Matching Requirements: Percent: 20.%. The Federal share of this grant shall be 20 percent of the funds received by the grantee.

This program does not have MOE requirements.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

SAFTEA- LU (Public Law 109-59, August 10, 2005, 119 Stat 1406. number 3891. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: by letter of credit.

 

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

A 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 Nonprofit Organizations, nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $300,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single 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

Receipt is required 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: Become an alternative fuel “Center of Excellence” for Upstate New York.
Produce a stand-alone report on the impact of E20 ethanol fuel on older vehicles.
Quantify and assess the technology readiness of the four alternative fuel propulsion technologies: biodiesel, ethanol, hydrogen internal combustion engine and electricity.
Established and developed a comprehensive analysis and testing capability for alternative fuel concepts that could be employed on future alternative fuel programs.
Identify and recommend areas for further downstream research.
Offer balanced data on the advantages and disadvantages of alternative fuels.
Produce an alternative fuel handbook or “deskbook” for use by public or private fleet managers and other organizations that wish to embark on new alternative fuel programs. Fiscal Year 2009: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available

 

Financial Information

Account Identification

69-1730-0-1-407.

Obligations

(Project Grants) FY 08 $730,000; FY 09 est $750,000; FY 10 est $0

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

Average is the amount obiligated.

 

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

Not Applicable.

 

Related Programs

Not Applicable.

 

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

None.

Headquarters Office

M. J. Fiocco 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E, Washington, District of Columbia 20590 Phone: (202) 366-8018

Web Site Address

None.

 

Examples of Funded Projects

Not Applicable.

 

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Not Applicable.