University Transportation Centers Open Competition 2013

 

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.

General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Deleted 04/18/2013 (Archived.)
Program Number
UTCOPENCOMP2013
Federal Agency/Office
Agency: Department of Transportation
Office: Research and Innovative Technology Administration
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
Grant
Number of Awards Available
35
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Deadlines
03/19/2013
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program has cost sharing or matching requirements.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Headquarters Office
Amy Stearns
University Program Specialist
Phone: 202-366-4957
Website Address
http://utc.dot.gov
E-mail Address
amy.stearns@dot.gov
Financial Information
Obligations
$72,500,000.00
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Awards range from $1,500,000.00 to $3,000,000.00

 


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