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- The DOT Federal Highway Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Advancing Steel and Concrete Bridge Technology to Improve Infrastructure Performance" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.200 Highway Research and Development Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 9, 2011 and posted on May 20, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 20, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,760,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,760,000.00 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:
The Advancing Steel and Concrete Bridge Technology to Improve Infrastructure Performance opportunity is a U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) discretionary funding announcement aimed at strengthening the performance and durability of the nation s bridge infrastructure. Issued as a Request for Applications (RFA), it seeks proposals for a single cooperative agreement focused on developing and deploying improvements in steel and concrete bridge technology. In practical terms, the program is oriented toward applied research and real world implementation rather than purely academic study, with an emphasis on advancing bridge materials, design approaches, construction methods, and related technologies that can measurably improve infrastructure outcomes.
This grant is offered under Funding Opportunity Number DTFH61 11 RA 00010 and is tied to the Highway Research and Development Program (CFDA 20.200). The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically means the FHWA expects to be substantially involved during the project period through collaboration, technical input, coordination, or joint oversight, rather than simply providing funds and stepping back. The activity category is Transportation, and the opportunity anticipates one total award, indicating a competitive selection process where one applicant team or lead organization will be chosen to carry out the proposed work.
The estimated total funding available is 2,760,000, which also functions as the award ceiling. There is no stated award floor, so proposals could theoretically request less than the maximum depending on project scope, but the overall funding cap is 2,760,000. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the selected recipient must contribute non federal resources or otherwise meet the matching requirements specified in the full solicitation, which is an important planning factor for budgeting and partnership formation.
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, described as open to any type of entity, subject to any additional clarifications in the full announcement. This generally suggests that universities, state or local agencies, nonprofit organizations, private firms, and other qualified entities may apply, either independently or as part of a team, as long as they comply with any eligibility conditions, partnership requirements, or compliance provisions contained in the full RFA text.
Key dates show the opportunity was posted May 20, 2011, with an original and current closing date of June 20, 2011. This indicates a relatively short application window, which would have required applicants to have strong project concepts and partnerships ready to submit quickly, especially given the cooperative agreement structure and matching requirement.
For applicants needing help obtaining or accessing the full announcement, the listed FHWA contact is Georgina Jackson, Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 202 366 4087 or by email at gina.jackson@dot.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Advancing Steel and Concrete Bridge Technology to Improve Infrastructure Performance" opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) discretionary funding opportunity issued as a Request for Applications (RFA). It is focused on strengthening the performance and durability of the nation's bridge infrastructure by developing and deploying improvements in steel and concrete bridge technology.
What is the main goal of this grant?
The main goal is to support applied work that advances bridge technology in ways that can measurably improve infrastructure outcomes. The emphasis is on real-world implementation and deployment, not purely academic study.
What kinds of work does the program emphasize?
Based on the announcement description, the program emphasizes improvements related to steel and concrete bridges, including advances in bridge materials, design approaches, construction methods, and related technologies intended to improve performance and durability.
Is this a research grant or an implementation grant?
The opportunity is oriented toward applied research and real-world implementation. Proposals are expected to be tied to practical development and deployment rather than only academic or theoretical research.
Which agency is offering the funding?
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), within the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), is offering this discretionary funding opportunity.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is DTFH61 11 RA 00010.
What program is this funding associated with?
This opportunity is tied to the Highway Research and Development Program, identified as CFDA 20.200.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates that FHWA expects substantial involvement during the project period. In practice, that can include collaboration, technical input, coordination, or joint oversight, rather than FHWA simply providing funds without ongoing engagement.
How many awards does FHWA expect to make under this opportunity?
The announcement anticipates one total award, meaning the selection process is competitive and FHWA expects to choose a single recipient (or lead organization/team) to carry out the work.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding available is $2,760,000, and this amount also functions as the award ceiling.
Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No award floor is stated in the provided information. That suggests proposals could request less than the $2,760,000 maximum, depending on scope, as long as the proposal aligns with the solicitation requirements.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the selected recipient must contribute non-federal resources or otherwise meet the matching requirements described in the full RFA.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted and open to any type of entity, subject to any additional clarifications in the full announcement. This generally implies that a wide range of organizations may apply, such as universities, state or local agencies, nonprofits, private firms, and other qualified entities, as long as they meet any conditions stated in the RFA.
Can organizations apply as a team or partnership?
The provided information indicates that eligibility is unrestricted and references applicant teams or a lead organization being chosen. Any specific partnership rules or required team structure would be described in the full solicitation.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Transportation.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 20, 2011.
What is the application deadline?
The original and current closing date listed is June 20, 2011.
How long was the application window?
Based on the posting date (May 20, 2011) and the closing date (June 20, 2011), the application window was about one month.
Who can applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed FHWA contact is Georgina Jackson, Contract Specialist.
What are the contact details for the FHWA point of contact?
Phone: 202-366-4087
Email: gina.jackson@dot.gov
Where can applicants find the detailed requirements (including match details and any eligibility clarifications)?
The match requirements, any eligibility clarifications, compliance provisions, and other submission details are referenced as being contained in the full RFA text. Applicants would need the full announcement to confirm those specifics.
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