RITA Hydrogen (20.704)

Program

20.704 RITA Hydrogen

Federal Agency

Agency: Department of Transportation

Authorization

Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient, Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) 2005, 23 U.S.C 5513.

Program Number

20.704

Last Known Status

Active

Objectives

To Provide research grants to nonprofit institutions of higher learning for the purpose of conducting transportation related research, education, and technology transfer programs concerning national transportation issues in the areas of propulsion technology and alternative fuels.

Types of Assistance

PROJECT GRANTS

Uses and Use Restrictions

The grantees will conduct research according to the provisions provided in 23 U.S.C. 502 SEC. 5513. 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. The grantees will conduct research according to the provisions provided in 23 U.S.C. 502 SEC. 5513.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

Earmark recipients as designated by 23 U.S.C. 502 SEC. 5513.

Beneficiary Eligibility

Public and private nonprofit institutions of higher learning.

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

None. 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

None.

Deadlines

Not Applicable.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

Not Applicable.

Appeals

Not Applicable.

Renewals

Not Applicable.

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

Statutory formulas are not applicable to this program.

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

4 years, as designated in 23 U.S.C. 502 SEC. 5513. 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 Nonprofit 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 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: Standards testing for hydrogen storage and hazardous materials training for emergency responders. 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 $495,000; FY 09 est $1,395,000; FY 10 est $495,000

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

The range of grants awarded are $370,000 - $1,400,000.

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

Not Applicable.

Related Programs

Not Applicable.

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

None.

Headquarters Office

Office of Research Development and Technology (RDT) Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E., E33-302, Washington, District of Columbia 20590 Phone: (202) 366-5459

Web Site Address

http://www.hydrogen.dot.gov.

Examples of Funded Projects

Not Applicable.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Not Applicable.