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- The DOT Federal Highway Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Air Quality and Congestion Mitigation Measure Outcomes Assessment Study" 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 Aug 28, 2013 and posted on Aug 28, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 18, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Independent scientific research organizations (ISROs) are eligible to apply for this cooperative agreement. (See below for the meaning of ISRO). Applications will be rejected if they are not received from an ISRO. Applicants must verify in Attachment A that they meet the eligibility requirements and provide any necessary documentation to support their eligibility. Please provide articles of incorporation or other similar documentation that demonstrate that your organization would be considered an Independent Scientific Research Organization. The Government may request further documentation after receipt of the application. Applicants should also demonstrate that they meet the requisite research experience as listed below. The ISRO may enter into a partnership agreement with any other entities to assist with program activities. The successful applicant will be an ISRO as defined below. Independent Scientific Research Organization (ISRO) means any not for profit entity organized under the laws of any State that conducts research, including scientific experimentation or analysis that is not for eventual commercial purpose.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Air Quality and Congestion Mitigation Measure Outcomes Assessment Study is a discretionary research grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), issued under the Highway Research and Development Program (CFDA 20.200). The agency plans to fund one cooperative agreement, with an estimated total funding amount of $1,000,000 and an award ceiling of $1,000,000 (no stated minimum award). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means the selected recipient is not expected to contribute non-federal matching funds as a condition of the award. The opportunity was posted on August 28, 2013, with an application deadline of September 18, 2013, and an archive date of October 18, 2013.
The purpose of the study is to take a hard, evidence-focused look at what has actually resulted from projects and actions funded through the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Program since the enactment of SAFETEA-LU (Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users, Public Law 109-59). CMAQ has long been used to support transportation strategies intended to reduce congestion and improve air quality, but this effort is aimed at going beyond projections and reporting and instead building a clearer, more defensible understanding of real-world outcomes associated with CMAQ-funded measures over that period.
The outcomes the Department is specifically interested in include emissions reduction potential as well as downstream air quality and human health impacts. In practical terms, that means the study is expected to examine how CMAQ-funded transportation actions translate into changes in pollutant emissions (or the potential for such changes), how those emissions changes affect ambient air quality, and what those air quality changes imply for human health. A central emphasis is improving the empirical evidence behind these linkages, with particular attention to the causal relationship between transportation interventions and observed outcomes. The announcement also signals that the research should consider both intended outcomes (the benefits programs aim for) and unintended outcomes (side effects, tradeoffs, rebound effects, or impacts that run counter to expectations).
Another core component is methodological evaluation. FHWA is not only asking for results about CMAQ outcomes, but also for an assessment of how outcome assessments are conducted in the first place. The study is expected to explore and judge the validity of methods used to estimate or measure emissions reductions, air quality changes, and health impacts attributable to transportation measures. This points toward a research agenda that may involve comparing modeling approaches to observed data where possible, identifying methodological weaknesses or sources of bias, clarifying when certain techniques are appropriate, and recommending improvements that make future CMAQ evaluations more credible and more consistent across locations and project types.
Eligibility is narrowly defined. Only Independent Scientific Research Organizations (ISROs) may apply, and applications not submitted by an ISRO will be rejected. An ISRO is defined here as a nonprofit entity organized under state law that conducts research, including scientific experimentation or analysis, not intended for eventual commercial purposes. Applicants must explicitly verify eligibility in Attachment A and provide documentation such as articles of incorporation or similar materials showing they qualify as an ISRO. FHWA also reserves the right to request additional documentation after an application is received. While the prime applicant must be an ISRO, the ISRO may partner with other entities through partnership agreements to support program activities, which allows teams to bring in specialized technical capacity while keeping the lead organization within the required nonprofit research category.
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant. That typically indicates FHWA expects substantial involvement during the project, such as collaboration on research direction, coordination on data or methodological decisions, or iterative review of outputs. The point of contact listed for access issues and administrative questions is Robert Miller, Agreement Specialist, at 202-366-9167 or Rob.Miller@dot.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Air Quality and Congestion Mitigation Measure Outcomes Assessment Study
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled the Air Quality and Congestion Mitigation Measure Outcomes Assessment Study.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a discretionary research funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
What program is this issued under?
The opportunity is issued under the Highway Research and Development Program (CFDA 20.200).
What type of funding instrument will be used?
FHWA plans to make an award using a cooperative agreement, rather than a standard grant.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates that FHWA expects substantial involvement during the project. Based on the announcement, that may include collaboration on research direction, coordination related to data or methodological choices, and iterative review of deliverables.
How many awards does FHWA plan to make?
FHWA plans to fund one cooperative agreement.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding amount is $1,000,000.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $1,000,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount is stated.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the selected recipient is not expected to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of the award.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on August 28, 2013.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline is September 18, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is October 18, 2013.
What is the purpose of this study?
The study is intended to take an evidence-focused look at what has actually resulted from projects and actions funded through the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Program since the enactment of SAFETEA-LU (Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users, Public Law 109-59). The goal is to move beyond projections and reporting and build a clearer, more defensible understanding of real-world outcomes associated with CMAQ-funded measures over that period.
What is CMAQ, in the context of this opportunity?
In this announcement, CMAQ refers to the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program, which supports transportation strategies intended to reduce congestion and improve air quality.
What kinds of outcomes is FHWA specifically interested in evaluating?
The Department is specifically interested in outcomes that include emissions reduction potential as well as downstream air quality and human health impacts.
What is meant by "emissions reduction potential" in the study description?
In practical terms, the study is expected to examine how CMAQ-funded transportation actions translate into changes in pollutant emissions (or the potential for such changes) and how those emissions-related changes connect to subsequent air quality and health effects.
Does the study focus only on intended benefits?
No. The announcement indicates the research should consider both intended outcomes (the benefits programs aim for) and unintended outcomes (such as side effects, tradeoffs, rebound effects, or impacts that run counter to expectations).
Is FHWA looking for causal evidence, or just correlations and modeled estimates?
The announcement places a central emphasis on strengthening the empirical evidence behind the linkages being studied, with particular attention to the causal relationship between transportation interventions and observed outcomes.
Is methodology itself part of what FHWA wants evaluated?
Yes. A core component of the effort is a methodological evaluation of how outcome assessments are conducted. FHWA is asking not only for results about CMAQ outcomes, but also for an assessment of the validity of methods used to estimate or measure emissions reductions, air quality changes, and health impacts attributable to transportation measures.
What kinds of methodological issues does the announcement suggest the study may address?
Based on the description, the research may involve comparing modeling approaches to observed data where possible, identifying methodological weaknesses or sources of bias, clarifying when certain techniques are appropriate, and recommending improvements that make future CMAQ evaluations more credible and more consistent across locations and project types.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is narrowly defined. Only Independent Scientific Research Organizations (ISROs) may apply, and applications not submitted by an ISRO will be rejected.
How is an Independent Scientific Research Organization (ISRO) defined for this opportunity?
An ISRO is defined here as a nonprofit entity organized under state law that conducts research, including scientific experimentation or analysis, not intended for eventual commercial purposes.
What happens if an applicant is not an ISRO?
The announcement states that applications not submitted by an ISRO will be rejected.
How does an applicant verify ISRO eligibility?
Applicants must explicitly verify eligibility in Attachment A and provide documentation such as articles of incorporation or similar materials showing they qualify as an ISRO.
Can FHWA request additional eligibility documentation?
Yes. FHWA reserves the right to request additional documentation after an application is received.
Can the prime applicant partner with other organizations?
Yes. While the prime applicant must be an ISRO, the ISRO may partner with other entities through partnership agreements to support program activities.
If partners are included, does the prime applicant still need to be an ISRO?
Yes. The announcement specifies that the prime applicant must be an ISRO, even if other entities participate through partnership agreements.
Who is the point of contact for access issues and administrative questions?
The listed point of contact is Robert Miller, Agreement Specialist. Phone: 202-366-9167. Email: Rob.Miller@dot.gov.
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