Opportunity Information: Apply for DTFH61 13 RA 00003
Apply for DTFH61 13 RA 00003
- 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 Mar 8, 2013 and posted on Feb 19, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 19, 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 $1,250,000.00 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. Independent Scientific Research Organization (ISRO) means a not for profit research corporation or association organized under the laws of any state for the purpose of carrying out research including scientific experimentation or analysis.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Air Quality and Congestion Mitigation Measure Outcomes Assessment Study is a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) research grant, administered through the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), focused on evaluating what has actually happened as a result of projects funded under the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Program since the SAFETEA-LU law (Public Law 109-59). The core purpose is to move beyond projections and assumptions and develop a clearer, evidence-based understanding of CMAQ-funded transportation actions and their real-world outcomes. In practice, that means examining whether and how CMAQ measures have reduced emissions, improved air quality, and influenced human health outcomes, while also looking for unintended effects that may not have been part of the original project goals.
A major theme of the opportunity is causal evidence. The study is intended to strengthen the empirical basis for linking transportation interventions to outcomes like emissions reductions and health impacts, rather than relying solely on modeled estimates or before-and-after comparisons that do not adequately account for confounding factors. The scope explicitly includes both intended and unintended outcomes, which signals interest in rigorous evaluation designs that can distinguish correlation from causation. Alongside measuring outcomes, the work is also expected to scrutinize the methods used in these assessments, testing and judging the validity of common approaches used to estimate air quality, emissions, and health impacts from transportation programs. In other words, the effort is as much about improving the evaluation toolkit as it is about producing findings on CMAQ performance.
This funding opportunity is structured as a discretionary cooperative agreement, meaning the federal agency anticipates being substantially involved in the project during performance, rather than issuing a hands-off grant. Only one award was expected. The total estimated funding level was about $1,000,000, with an award ceiling of $1,250,000 and no stated award floor. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants would need to contribute non-federal resources consistent with the announcement terms. The opportunity was posted February 19, 2013, with a closing date of March 19, 2013, and it was archived April 18, 2013.
Eligibility was limited to Independent Scientific Research Organizations (ISROs), defined here as nonprofit research corporations or associations organized under state law for the purpose of conducting research, including scientific experimentation or analysis. The program is tied to CFDA 20.200 (Highway Research and Development Program), placing it within FHWA's research and development portfolio rather than a formula funding stream for state or local project delivery.
For administrative questions or access issues related to the full announcement, the listed contact was Rob Miller, Agreement Specialist, at 202-366-9167.
FAQs: Air Quality and Congestion Mitigation Measure Outcomes Assessment Study (USDOT/FHWA)
What is the Air Quality and Congestion Mitigation Measure Outcomes Assessment Study?
It is a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) research grant administered by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to study what actually happened as a result of projects funded under the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Program since the SAFETEA-LU law (Public Law 109-59).
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The purpose is to move beyond projections and assumptions and develop a clearer, evidence-based understanding of real-world outcomes from CMAQ-funded transportation actions, including emissions, air quality, and human health outcomes.
Which federal agencies are involved?
USDOT is the sponsoring department, and FHWA administers the opportunity.
What program does this study relate to?
The study focuses on projects funded through the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Program.
What time period of CMAQ projects does the study focus on?
It focuses on outcomes from CMAQ-funded projects since the SAFETEA-LU law (Public Law 109-59).
What types of outcomes are expected to be examined?
The scope includes whether and how CMAQ measures have reduced emissions, improved air quality, and influenced human health outcomes. It also includes identifying unintended effects that were not part of original project goals.
Does the opportunity emphasize causation or correlation?
The opportunity strongly emphasizes causal evidence. It is intended to strengthen the empirical basis for linking transportation interventions to outcomes like emissions reductions and health impacts, rather than relying only on modeled estimates or simple before-and-after comparisons that do not adequately address confounding factors.
Are unintended outcomes part of the scope?
Yes. The scope explicitly includes both intended and unintended outcomes, signaling interest in evaluations that can capture effects beyond the original project goals.
Is the study only about measuring outcomes, or also about evaluation methods?
It includes both. In addition to measuring outcomes, the work is expected to scrutinize, test, and judge the validity of methods commonly used to estimate air quality, emissions, and health impacts from transportation programs.
What kind of funding instrument is being used?
The opportunity is a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
It means the federal agency anticipates being substantially involved in the project during performance, rather than issuing a hands-off grant.
How many awards were expected?
Only one award was expected.
How much funding is available?
The total estimated funding level was about $1,000,000.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $1,250,000.
Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No award floor was stated.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants would need to contribute non-federal resources consistent with the announcement terms.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to Independent Scientific Research Organizations (ISROs).
How is an ISRO defined for this opportunity?
An ISRO is defined as a nonprofit research corporation or association organized under state law for the purpose of conducting research, including scientific experimentation or analysis.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA 20.200, the Highway Research and Development Program.
Is this funding part of FHWA research and development?
Yes. The CFDA alignment places it within FHWA's research and development portfolio.
When was the opportunity posted?
It was posted on February 19, 2013.
What was the application closing date?
The closing date was March 19, 2013.
Is this opportunity still active?
No. It was archived on April 18, 2013.
Who is the listed contact for administrative questions or access issues?
The listed contact was Rob Miller, Agreement Specialist.
What contact information is provided?
Rob Miller could be reached at 202-366-9167 for administrative questions or access issues related to the full announcement.
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