Automated Driving System (ADS) Demonstration Grants
Agency: DOT Federal Highway Administration
Assistance Listings
- 20.200 -- Highway Research and Development Program
Closed opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
On behalf of the USDOT, this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is issued by Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Office of Acquisition and Grants Management.
0in 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-pagination: none; mso-layout-grid-align: none;">USDOT hereby solicits applications for an Automated Driving System (ADS)Demonstration Program to fund planning, direct research, and demonstration grants. USDOT intends to offer up to $60,000,000 total in Federal funding to fund multiple demonstration projects that test the safe integration of automated driving systems into the Nation's on-road transportation system. See Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for complete description and instructions to apply.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Government
- City or township governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- State governments
- County governments
Education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Additional information
State and local governments, tribal governments, transit agencies and authorities, metropolitan planning organizations, other subdivisions of State or local governments (including public port authorities/districts), public academic institutions, public research institutions, or a multijurisdictional group* thereof applying through a single lead Applicant.Private companies and private universities are NOT eligible Applicants. However, private companies and private universities may be a sub-recipients or subcontractors.
Grantor contact information
Description
Sarah E Tarpgaard
Contracting Officer
ADSDemoGrants@dot.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| ADS_NOFO_Amdt_1.pdf | Amendment 1 to NOFO 693JJ319NF00001 | Mar 11, 2019 02:56 PM UTC |
| ADS_NOFO_Final.pdf | NOFO | Dec 21, 2018 11:36 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Closed: March 21, 2019
Award
$60,000,000
Program Funding
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Expected awards
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Award Minimum
$10,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
693JJ319NF00001
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Transportation
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
3
Posted date:
December 21, 2018
Archive date:
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