Opportunity Information: Apply for DTFH61 12 RA 00005
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- The DOT Federal Highway Administration in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Garrett A. Morgan Technology and Transportation Education Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.215 Highway Training and Education.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 20, 2011 and posted on Dec 20, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 17, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,800,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 18 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Local educational agencies (LEA) and State educational agencies (SEA) are eligible to apply for these grants. See Definitions section of request for application for meaning of a LEA and SEA. Institutions of higher education, businesses, or other entities may enter into a partnership agreement with a LEA or SEA to assist with program activities.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Garrett A. Morgan Technology and Transportation Education Program is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), designed to strengthen STEM learning by connecting it directly to transportation education. The central goal is to improve how well students are prepared in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, with a clear emphasis on expanding opportunities and participation for groups that have historically been underrepresented in these fields, particularly women and minorities. In practical terms, the program focuses on curriculum development and related educational activities that help students see how STEM concepts apply to real transportation challenges, careers, and technologies.
This opportunity was offered as a grant under Funding Opportunity Number DTFH61-12-RA-00005, with a CFDA listing of 20.215 (Highway Training and Education). FHWA anticipated making about 18 awards, supported by an estimated total funding amount of $1,800,000. Individual awards could be as large as $100,000, and there was no stated minimum award amount (award floor of $0). Importantly for applicants planning budgets, there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients were not required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of receiving an award.
Eligibility was targeted to public education agencies: local educational agencies (LEAs) and state educational agencies (SEAs) were eligible applicants, with the specific meaning of LEA and SEA referenced in the program's definitions section in the request for application. While LEAs and SEAs were the entities permitted to apply, the program also encouraged collaboration. Institutions of higher education, businesses, and other organizations could participate through partnership agreements with an LEA or SEA to support and deliver program activities. This structure makes it possible for school systems to team with universities, industry partners, or nonprofits to build stronger transportation-focused STEM content, bring in expertise, and provide students with richer learning experiences tied to real-world transportation systems and workforce needs.
The timeline shows the announcement was posted and created on December 20, 2011, with an original and final closing date of February 17, 2012. The opportunity was later archived on March 18, 2012. For applicants who needed help accessing the full announcement, the listed contact was Angela Jones, Agreement Specialist, reachable by phone at 202-366-4255.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Garrett A. Morgan Technology and Transportation Education Program?
The Garrett A. Morgan Technology and Transportation Education Program is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). It is designed to strengthen STEM learning by connecting STEM concepts directly to transportation education, including real transportation challenges, careers, and technologies.
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The central goal is to improve how well students are prepared in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) by developing and supporting transportation-focused STEM curriculum and related educational activities.
Is there a specific focus on certain student populations?
Yes. The program emphasizes expanding opportunities and participation for groups that have historically been underrepresented in STEM fields, particularly women and minorities.
What types of activities does the program support?
Based on the description provided, the program focuses on curriculum development and related educational activities that help students understand how STEM concepts apply to transportation challenges, transportation careers, and transportation technologies.
Who is the funding agency for this program?
The funding agency is the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
Is this a discretionary grant or a formula grant?
This opportunity is described as a discretionary grant opportunity.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed for this opportunity is DTFH61-12-RA-00005.
What is the CFDA listing associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing is 20.215, identified as Highway Training and Education.
How many awards did FHWA anticipate making?
FHWA anticipated making about 18 awards under this opportunity.
What was the estimated total funding available?
The estimated total funding amount was $1,800,000.
What was the maximum award amount per grant?
Individual awards could be as large as $100,000.
Was there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No minimum award amount was stated. The award floor was listed as $0.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity stated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients were not required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of receiving an award.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was targeted to public education agencies. Local educational agencies (LEAs) and state educational agencies (SEAs) were eligible applicants, with the specific meaning of LEA and SEA referenced in the program definitions section in the request for application.
Can universities, businesses, or nonprofits apply directly?
The entities permitted to apply were LEAs and SEAs. However, institutions of higher education, businesses, and other organizations could participate through partnership agreements with an LEA or SEA to support and deliver program activities.
Are partnerships encouraged under this program?
Yes. While LEAs and SEAs were the eligible applicants, the program encouraged collaboration through partnership agreements with institutions of higher education, businesses, and other organizations.
Why does the program encourage partnerships?
The partnership structure allows school systems to team with universities, industry partners, or other organizations to strengthen transportation-focused STEM content, bring in additional expertise, and provide students with richer learning experiences tied to real-world transportation systems and workforce needs.
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted (and created) on December 20, 2011.
What was the application deadline?
The original closing date and the final closing date were both February 17, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on March 18, 2012.
Who was the contact person for questions about the announcement?
The listed contact was Angela Jones, Agreement Specialist.
How can the listed contact be reached?
Angela Jones could be reached by phone at 202-366-4255.
What should applicants do if they need help accessing the full announcement?
If help was needed accessing the full announcement, the opportunity directed applicants to contact Angela Jones, Agreement Specialist, at 202-366-4255.
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