Opportunity Information: Apply for DTNH22 08 H 00224
Apply for DTNH22 08 H 00224
- The DOT/National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "9 1 1 Technical Assistance Center" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.614 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Discretionary Safety Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 2, 2008 and posted on Aug 13, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 4, 2008 Extend closing date for receipt of application due to amendment of solicitation on 09/02/2008.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $696,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $696,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "9 1 1 Technical Assistance Center," was offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as a discretionary cooperative agreement to create and run a single national Technical Assistance Center (TAC) focused on strengthening 9 1 1 capabilities across the country. The core goal was to stand up a centralized support hub that could help state and local 9 1 1 authorities and Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) modernize their systems so they can reliably receive, manage, and process emergency calls and related data coming from traditional landlines, wireless phones, and Internet Protocol (IP) based systems. In practical terms, this was aimed at helping 9 1 1 move toward more advanced, next-generation functionality where voice and data can be handled more effectively, including information that may accompany calls over newer networks.
The TAC was expected to provide technical assistance, consultation, and resource identification. That means the awardee would serve as a go-to national resource for jurisdictions that need help figuring out technical approaches, implementation pathways, and available tools or references to improve their 9 1 1 operations. Rather than building a large facility, NHTSA anticipated a modest operation with limited infrastructure and basic office capacity, emphasizing service delivery and coordination over bricks-and-mortar expansion. Key functions specifically mentioned include acting as an information clearinghouse, where guidance, best practices, and resources can be collected and shared, and producing 9 1 1 system progress reports that help 9 1 1 authorities and PSAPs understand where they stand and how their efforts are advancing over time.
The funding was structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically signals substantial federal involvement compared to a standard grant. While the announcement text provided here does not spell out the day-to-day roles, this instrument type usually implies ongoing collaboration with the agency, such as coordination on priorities, deliverables, and reporting. The total estimated funding for the project was $696,000, with an award floor and ceiling both set at $696,000, indicating NHTSA planned to make one award at that exact amount. No cost sharing or matching requirement was listed, reducing the need for the recipient to bring non-federal dollars to the table for eligibility.
Only one award was expected, making this a highly competitive, single-provider national center concept rather than a distributed set of regional awards. Eligibility was listed as "unrestricted," meaning it was open to any type of entity unless additional constraints were included elsewhere in the full announcement. The opportunity fell under the Law, Justice and Legal Services activity category, reflecting the public safety and emergency response mission of 9 1 1 operations, even though the administering agency is within DOT.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number DTNH22-08-H-00224 and CFDA number 20.614 (NHTSA Discretionary Safety Grants). The opportunity was posted on Aug 13, 2008, with the closing date extended to Sep 4, 2008 due to an amendment issued on Sep 2, 2008, and it was later archived on Oct 2, 2008. For access issues or questions at the time, the listed contact was Vincent Lynch, Contract Specialist, at 202-366-3339.
FAQs: 9 1 1 Technical Assistance Center (NHTSA)
What is the "9 1 1 Technical Assistance Center" grant opportunity?
It was a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to create and operate a single national Technical Assistance Center (TAC) focused on strengthening 9 1 1 capabilities across the United States.
What was the main purpose of funding this Technical Assistance Center (TAC)?
The core purpose was to stand up a centralized support hub to help state and local 9 1 1 authorities and Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) modernize their systems so they can reliably receive, manage, and process emergency calls and related data from landline, wireless, and Internet Protocol (IP) based systems.
Who was the intended audience or beneficiary of the TAC's services?
The TAC was intended to support state and local 9 1 1 authorities and PSAPs nationwide by providing technical assistance, consultation, and help identifying resources to improve 9 1 1 operations.
What kinds of 9 1 1 technologies and networks were included in the modernization focus?
The opportunity specifically referenced traditional landlines, wireless phones, and IP-based systems. The broader intent was to help 9 1 1 progress toward next-generation functionality where both voice and data can be handled more effectively, including information that may accompany calls over newer networks.
What services was the TAC expected to provide?
The TAC was expected to provide technical assistance, consultation, and resource identification, serving as a national go-to resource for jurisdictions seeking help with technical approaches, implementation pathways, and tools or references to improve 9 1 1 operations.
Was the TAC expected to build a large facility or expand infrastructure?
No. NHTSA anticipated a modest operation with limited infrastructure and basic office capacity, emphasizing service delivery and coordination rather than major facilities or bricks-and-mortar expansion.
What specific functions were mentioned for the TAC?
Two specific functions called out were: (1) acting as an information clearinghouse to collect and share guidance, best practices, and resources; and (2) producing 9 1 1 system progress reports to help 9 1 1 authorities and PSAPs understand current status and advancement over time.
What type of federal award instrument was used?
The funding was offered as a cooperative agreement, rather than a standard grant.
What does it mean that this opportunity was a cooperative agreement?
The announcement described it as a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates substantial federal involvement compared to a standard grant. While the text provided does not detail daily roles, it generally implies ongoing collaboration with the agency on priorities, deliverables, and reporting.
How much funding was available?
The total estimated funding was $696,000.
Was there a minimum or maximum award amount?
Yes. The award floor and the award ceiling were both set at $696,000, indicating NHTSA planned a single award at that exact amount.
How many awards were expected to be made?
Only one award was expected, reflecting a single-provider national center concept rather than multiple regional awards.
Was any cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was listed in the information provided.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as "unrestricted," meaning it was open to any type of entity unless additional constraints were included elsewhere in the full announcement.
Which federal agency offered this opportunity?
The opportunity was offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Why is this opportunity associated with the Law, Justice and Legal Services category?
It was placed under the Law, Justice and Legal Services activity category because it relates to public safety and emergency response functions tied to 9 1 1 operations, even though the administering agency is within DOT.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number was DTNH22-08-H-00224.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed was 20.614 (NHTSA Discretionary Safety Grants).
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on Aug 13, 2008.
What was the application closing date?
The closing date was extended to Sep 4, 2008 due to an amendment issued on Sep 2, 2008.
When was the opportunity archived?
It was later archived on Oct 2, 2008.
Who was the point of contact listed for questions or access issues?
The listed contact was Vincent Lynch, Contract Specialist, reachable at 202-366-3339.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. Based on the provided dates, the opportunity closed in 2008 and was archived on Oct 2, 2008.
What was the overall strategic direction for 9 1 1 reflected in this opportunity?
The opportunity emphasized helping jurisdictions transition toward more advanced, next-generation 9 1 1 capabilities, with improved handling of both voice and associated data across landline, wireless, and IP-based communications environments.
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