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- The DOT Federal Highway Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Connected Vehicle Next Stage Certification Environment" 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 Jul 15, 2014 and posted on Jun 18, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 23, 2014 Application Due Date/Time is July 23, 2014 by 200 PM Eastern Time (ET). (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 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 Connected Vehicle - Next Stage Certification Environment opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DTFH6114RA00014) is a discretionary Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) funding solicitation under the U.S. Department of Transportation. FHWA is seeking applications that would lead to the award of new cooperative agreements to create and stand up a future certification environment for connected vehicle devices and connected vehicle applications. In practical terms, the intent is to help build the next stage of infrastructure, processes, tools, and testing capability needed to certify that connected vehicle technologies meet defined requirements so they can be trusted for deployment and interoperability across different manufacturers, systems, and transportation agencies.
This opportunity uses a Cooperative Agreement funding instrument, which typically means the government anticipates substantial involvement in the work as it is carried out, rather than operating like a simple pass-through grant. The activity falls under the Transportation funding activity category and is tied to CFDA 20.200 (Highway Research and Development Program). The program anticipates making up to three awards. Total estimated funding available for the announcement is $2,000,000, with an award ceiling of $2,000,000 and an award floor of $600,000, indicating projects were expected to be significant in scope but could vary in size within that range. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants were expected to contribute non-federal resources consistent with the terms laid out in the full announcement.
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning it is broadly open to different types of entities (for example, public agencies, universities, nonprofits, and private sector organizations), subject to any additional eligibility details in the full notice. The original posting date is June 18, 2014, and the application timeline shows a short turnaround: the original closing date was July 18, 2014, later extended to a current closing date of July 23, 2014. Applications were due by 2:00 PM Eastern Time on July 23, 2014, which is a strict deadline typical of federal discretionary competitions.
For applicants preparing submissions, the announcement references standard federal application forms and budget instructions (SF-424 and SF-424A). For technical or access issues with the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Freida Byrd, Agreement Specialist, reachable by phone at 202-366-6547.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Connected Vehicle - Next Stage Certification Environment.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DTFH6114RA00014.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding solicitation from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under the U.S. Department of Transportation.
What is the purpose of the Connected Vehicle - Next Stage Certification Environment opportunity?
FHWA is seeking applications that would lead to new cooperative agreements to create and stand up a future certification environment for connected vehicle devices and connected vehicle applications.
In practical terms, what does "next stage certification environment" mean here?
It refers to building the next stage of infrastructure, processes, tools, and testing capability needed to certify that connected vehicle technologies meet defined requirements so they can be trusted for deployment and interoperability across manufacturers, systems, and transportation agencies.
What kind of funding instrument is used for this solicitation?
The solicitation uses a Cooperative Agreement as the funding instrument.
What does it mean that this is a Cooperative Agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates the government expects substantial involvement in the work as it is carried out, rather than providing funds with minimal federal participation (as might be perceived with simpler grant arrangements).
What funding activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The activity is categorized under Transportation.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is tied to CFDA 20.200, the Highway Research and Development Program.
How many awards does FHWA expect to make?
The program anticipates making up to three awards.
How much total funding is estimated to be available under this announcement?
The total estimated funding available for the announcement is $2,000,000.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $2,000,000.
What is the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor is $600,000.
What does the award floor and ceiling suggest about project size?
The stated floor and ceiling indicate projects were expected to be significant in scope, but could vary in size from about $600,000 up to $2,000,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants were expected to contribute non-federal resources consistent with the terms described in the full announcement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning the opportunity is broadly open to different types of entities, subject to any additional eligibility details in the full notice.
What types of organizations might be included under "unrestricted" eligibility?
The listing indicates it is broadly open and gives examples such as public agencies, universities, nonprofits, and private sector organizations, subject to the full notice.
When was the opportunity originally posted?
The original posting date is June 18, 2014.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was July 18, 2014.
Was the deadline extended?
Yes. The closing date was extended to a current closing date of July 23, 2014.
What is the final application deadline date and time?
Applications were due by 2:00 PM Eastern Time on July 23, 2014.
How strict is the submission deadline?
The announcement describes a strict federal discretionary competition deadline, with applications due by the stated date and time (2:00 PM ET on July 23, 2014).
Which standard federal forms are referenced for the application?
The announcement references the SF-424 and SF-424A forms and budget instructions.
Who should applicants contact for technical or access issues with the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Freida Byrd, Agreement Specialist.
How can Freida Byrd be reached?
Freida Byrd can be reached by phone at 202-366-6547.
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