Opportunity Information: Apply for DTFH61 12 RA 00004
Apply for DTFH61 12 RA 00004
- The DOT Federal Highway Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Enhance Awareness of Transportation and Transportation Careers" 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 Dec 1, 2011 and posted on Nov 10, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 10, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), within the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), offered a discretionary funding opportunity titled "Enhance Awareness of Transportation and Transportation Careers" (Funding Opportunity Number DTFH61-12-RA-00004). The purpose of the opportunity was to select a single recipient for a cooperative agreement to develop and deliver information, primarily through electronic media, that helps middle school, high school, and community college students, along with their faculty, better understand transportation as a field and learn about transportation-related career paths. In practical terms, the project was aimed at building awareness of what transportation work looks like, why it matters, and what educational and career routes students can take to enter the transportation workforce.
This opportunity was structured as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, which generally means FHWA expected to have substantial involvement during the project, such as coordinating on deliverables, providing input on technical direction, or participating in review and implementation activities. The funding fell under the Transportation activity category and was associated with CFDA 20.200, Highway Research and Development Program. The total available federal funding had an award ceiling of $200,000, with no stated award floor, and FHWA anticipated making one award. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
Eligibility was limited to institutions of higher education, specifically private institutions of higher education and public or state-controlled institutions of higher education. While the target audience included middle school and high school communities as well as community colleges, the applicants themselves needed to be higher education institutions capable of developing and managing an electronically delivered outreach or educational effort at the scale described in the announcement.
Key dates show the timeline for the competition: it was posted on November 10, 2011, created in the system on December 1, 2011, and had an application deadline of December 10, 2011 (both the original and current closing dates were the same). The opportunity was later archived on January 9, 2012, indicating it was no longer open for applications after that time.
For applicants needing the full request for applications (RFA) or having trouble accessing it electronically, the listed point of contact was Guang Zeng, Agreement Specialist at FHWA, reachable by phone at 202-366-5503 or by email at guang.zeng@dot.gov. The notice also referenced an additional information link to the RFA, which would have contained the specific requirements for the electronic medium approach, expected deliverables, and detailed submission instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The discretionary funding opportunity was titled "Enhance Awareness of Transportation and Transportation Careers."
Which federal agency offered this opportunity?
The opportunity was offered by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), within the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number was DTFH61-12-RA-00004.
What was the purpose of the project?
The purpose was to select a single recipient for a cooperative agreement to develop and deliver information, primarily through electronic media, to help students and faculty better understand transportation as a field and learn about transportation-related career paths.
Who was the intended audience for the outreach or information?
The information was aimed primarily at middle school students, high school students, and community college students, along with their faculty.
What topics or outcomes was the project meant to support?
The project was aimed at building awareness of what transportation work looks like, why it matters, and what educational and career routes students can take to enter the transportation workforce.
What type of award was offered: grant or cooperative agreement?
This opportunity was structured as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant.
What does "cooperative agreement" mean in this context?
In this context, it meant FHWA expected to have substantial involvement during the project, such as coordinating on deliverables, providing input on technical direction, or participating in review and implementation activities.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was associated with CFDA 20.200, Highway Research and Development Program.
What activity category did this funding fall under?
The funding fell under the Transportation activity category.
How much federal funding was available?
The total available federal funding had an award ceiling of $200,000.
Was there an award floor (minimum award amount)?
No award floor was stated in the opportunity information.
How many awards did FHWA expect to make?
FHWA anticipated making one award.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to institutions of higher education, specifically private institutions of higher education and public or state-controlled institutions of higher education.
If the target audience included middle and high school students, could a K-12 school apply?
Based on the eligibility statement provided, applicants needed to be institutions of higher education (private or public/state-controlled). The target audience included K-12 communities, but the applicants themselves were limited to higher education institutions.
Why were community colleges mentioned if eligibility was for institutions of higher education?
Community college students and faculty were part of the intended audience for the information being developed and delivered. Eligibility to apply was still limited to institutions of higher education.
What kinds of delivery methods were expected?
The project was to develop and deliver information primarily through electronic media. The notice referenced an additional information link to the RFA that would have contained specific requirements for the electronic medium approach and expected deliverables.
When was the opportunity posted?
It was posted on November 10, 2011.
When was the opportunity created in the system?
It was created in the system on December 1, 2011.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was December 10, 2011. The original and current closing dates were the same.
Is the opportunity still open for applications?
No. The opportunity was later archived on January 9, 2012, indicating it was no longer open for applications after that time.
Where could applicants find the full Request for Applications (RFA)?
The notice referenced an additional information link to the RFA, which would have contained the specific requirements, expected deliverables, and detailed submission instructions.
Who should be contacted for help accessing the RFA or for questions?
The listed point of contact was Guang Zeng, Agreement Specialist at FHWA.
What are the contact details for the FHWA point of contact?
Phone: 202-366-5503
Email: guang.zeng@dot.gov
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