UTC PROGRAM TIER 1 COMPETITION 2020
Agency: 69A355 Research and Technology
Assistance Listings: 20.701 -- University Transportation Centers Program
Description
The U.S. Dept. of Transportation seeks applications for four new Tier 1 University Transportation Centers, intending (subject to the merits of applications received) to fund one UTC in each of the following specific topic areas:
- Highly Automated Transportation Systems Research
- Communications Technology and E-Commerce Effects on Travel Demand
- Implications of Accessible Automated Vehicles and Mobility Services for People with Disabilities
- Strategic Implications of Changing Public Transportation Travel Trends
Under statutory restrictions, lead/grantee universities on the twenty current Tier 1 UTCs with grants initially awarded in 2016 are not eligible to receive one of the new Tier 1 grants; non-lead consortium-member universities on current Tier 1 UTCs are eligible. More information about this is contained in the Notice of Funding Opportunity.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
amy.stearns@dot.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| Tier_1_2020_NOFO_FINAL_3-27-2020.DOCX | UTC Program New Tier 1 NOFO | Mar 27, 2020 05:52 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: June 30, 2020
Award
$4,925,000
Program Funding
4
Expected awards
$1,000,000
Award Minimum
$1,925,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
UTCTIER1COMP2020
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Category of Funding Activity:
Transportation
Category Explanation:
History
Version:
7
Posted date:
March 30, 2020
Archive date:
June 30, 2020
