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- The DOT-FHWA in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Administration of the Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program (DDETFP) Local Competition for Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic Serving Institutions, Tribal Colleges and Universities, People with Disabilities, an" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.215.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 19, 2016 and posted on Feb 19, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 19, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 40 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "Administration of the Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program (DDETFP) Local Competition for Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic Serving Institutions, Tribal Colleges and Universities, People with Disabilities, and Community Colleges," is a discretionary grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (DOT-FHWA). It is listed under Funding Opportunity Number DTFH6416RA00001 and CFDA 20.215, and it supports the local competition track of the Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program.
The central goal of the DDETFP Local Competition is to strengthen the United States transportation talent pipeline by attracting high-performing students to transportation fields, helping current and future transportation professionals advance their careers through higher education, and improving retention of top talent across the transportation industry. In practical terms, the program is designed to encourage students to pursue transportation-related academic paths and research topics that can contribute new ideas, methods, and solutions to real transportation challenges. By doing so, the program aims to expand the breadth and depth of expertise within the national transportation community and increase innovation in the sector.
A defining feature of this particular local competition is its focus on broadening participation among institutions that serve populations historically underrepresented in transportation and related STEM pathways. The opportunity is targeted to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), Community Colleges (CCs), and institutions designated to serve People with Disabilities (PWD). Through these institutions, the program provides fellowship support for students pursuing transportation-related degrees at multiple academic levels, including Associate, Bachelor, Master, and Doctoral programs. The intention is not only to fund education, but also to stimulate sustained student interest in transportation careers and transportation research, ultimately increasing entry into the transportation workforce.
From a funding structure standpoint, this is a grant (Funding Instrument Type: Grant) within the transportation activity category. The posting indicates an expectation of about 40 awards, with an award ceiling not specified in the provided source data. The opportunity was posted on February 19, 2016, created the same day, and had a closing date of March 19, 2016 (with the original and current closing dates matching). Eligibility is broadly labeled as "Others" with a note to consult the additional eligibility details in the full announcement, which typically means the precise eligible applicant types, institutional roles, and any required partnerships or administrative responsibilities would be spelled out in the complete notice.
Overall, this opportunity is best understood as a DOT-FHWA-funded fellowship administration and support mechanism that uses a local competition model to identify and support students at HBCUs, HSIs, TCUs, community colleges, and disability-serving institutions. Its outcomes are intended to include more students pursuing transportation credentials, more transportation-focused research activity among these student populations, and a stronger, more diverse pipeline of professionals entering and staying in the U.S. transportation workforce.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Administration of the Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program (DDETFP) Local Competition for Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic Serving Institutions, Tribal Colleges and Universities, People with Disabilities, and Community Colleges."
2. Which federal agency is administering this program?
This is a discretionary grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
3. What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DTFH6416RA00001.
4. What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program is listed under CFDA 20.215.
5. What type of funding instrument is this opportunity?
The Funding Instrument Type is a Grant.
6. What is the program or track this opportunity supports?
This opportunity supports the local competition track of the Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program (DDETFP).
7. What is the main goal of the DDETFP Local Competition?
The central goal is to strengthen the United States transportation talent pipeline by attracting high-performing students to transportation fields, helping current and future transportation professionals advance through higher education, and improving retention of top talent across the transportation industry.
8. What kinds of outcomes is the program aiming for in practical terms?
The program is designed to encourage students to pursue transportation-related academic paths and research topics that contribute new ideas, methods, and solutions to real transportation challenges. It aims to broaden and deepen expertise within the national transportation community and increase innovation in the sector.
9. Who is this local competition specifically focused on serving?
This local competition is focused on broadening participation through institutions that serve populations historically underrepresented in transportation and related STEM pathways.
10. Which institutions are targeted by this opportunity?
The opportunity is targeted to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), Community Colleges (CCs), and institutions designated to serve People with Disabilities (PWD).
11. Who ultimately benefits from the fellowship support described in the opportunity?
Students pursuing transportation-related degrees benefit from the fellowship support, with the intent of increasing sustained interest in transportation careers and transportation research and increasing entry into the transportation workforce.
12. What academic levels are included for student support?
The fellowship support described includes students pursuing transportation-related degrees at multiple academic levels: Associate, Bachelor, Master, and Doctoral programs.
13. Is this opportunity intended only to fund education, or does it also support research activity?
Based on the description provided, the intent includes both funding education and encouraging transportation-focused research topics that can contribute to solving real transportation challenges.
14. What is meant by a "local competition model" in this context?
In this context, the local competition model refers to identifying and supporting students through participating or targeted institutions (such as HBCUs, HSIs, TCUs, community colleges, and disability-serving institutions) as part of the DDETFP local competition track.
15. How many awards are expected to be made under this opportunity?
The posting indicates an expectation of about 40 awards.
16. What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is not specified in the information provided.
17. What is the activity category for this funding?
The opportunity is within the transportation activity category.
18. When was this opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted on February 19, 2016, and created the same day (February 19, 2016).
19. What was the closing date for applications?
The closing date was March 19, 2016. The original and current closing dates match.
20. What does the eligibility label "Others" mean here?
The eligibility is broadly labeled as "Others" with a note to consult additional eligibility details in the full announcement. This typically means the precise eligible applicant types, institutional roles, and any required partnerships or administrative responsibilities would be spelled out in the complete notice.
21. Is this opportunity aimed at students directly, or at institutions that run the local competition?
Based on the title and description, it is best understood as a DOT-FHWA-funded fellowship administration and support mechanism that uses a local competition model to identify and support students through eligible or targeted institutions.
22. What broader workforce impact is this opportunity intended to have?
The intended outcomes include more students pursuing transportation credentials, more transportation-focused research activity among these student populations, and a stronger, more diverse pipeline of professionals entering and staying in the U.S. transportation workforce.
23. Where should applicants look for the precise eligibility and application requirements?
The posting notes that additional eligibility details are in the full announcement, which is where the precise eligible applicant types, institutional roles, and any required partnerships or administrative responsibilities would typically be defined.
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