Opportunity Information: Apply for DTFH61 09 RA 00009
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- The DOT Federal Highway Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "New England Transportation Consortium (NETC) Research Study 04 3 Estimating the Magnitude of Peak Flows for Steep Gradient Streams in New England" 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 21, 2009 and posted on Aug 21, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 4, 2009. (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 $21,978.00 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).
- It is anticipated that the cooperative agreement will be issued on a sole source basis to the University of New Hampshire.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity is a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), focused on transportation-related research under CFDA 20.200 (Highway Research and Development Program). The project is identified as New England Transportation Consortium (NETC) Research Study 04-3, titled "Estimating the Magnitude of Peak Flows for Steep Gradient Streams in New England." The central aim is to develop practical information and methods that the six New England states can use to better estimate peak streamflows in steep-gradient streams, which is a key need for transportation infrastructure design and safety, especially for sizing and evaluating culverts, bridges, roadway drainage features, and related hydraulic structures in mountainous or high-slope watersheds.
The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement, meaning FHWA expects to have substantial involvement in the work beyond simply providing funds. In practice, this typically implies coordination on the research approach, deliverables, progress reporting, and potential collaboration on how results are translated into guidance that state DOTs can use. The announcement indicates the Government is requesting an application specifically from the University of New Hampshire and anticipates issuing the agreement on a sole-source basis to that institution. In other words, it is not structured as an open competition among many universities or firms; instead, it is intended for the University of New Hampshire to carry out the work for NETC and FHWA.
The anticipated number of awards is one, with an award ceiling of $21,978 and an award floor of $0. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so the recipient is not required by the announcement to provide non-federal funds as a condition of the award. The opportunity was posted and created on August 21, 2009, with an original and current closing date of September 4, 2009, which reflects a relatively short application window consistent with a targeted, sole-source cooperative agreement request.
From a technical standpoint, the problem the study addresses is that steep-gradient streams can behave differently from lower-gradient systems, especially during storm events. Peak flow estimation methods that work well in flatter terrain or larger basins may not be as reliable in steep, flashy watersheds where runoff concentrates quickly, channel slopes are high, and hydrologic response times are short. For transportation agencies, uncertainty in peak flow magnitude can translate directly into risk: undersized structures can lead to overtopping, washouts, scour, and damage to roadways and bridges, while oversized structures can impose unnecessary costs. This study is intended to provide information tailored to New England conditions so state agencies can make more accurate, defensible peak-flow estimates for these challenging stream types.
Eligibility is listed as "Others" with clarification provided in the text, and the listing states that the University of New Hampshire is the anticipated recipient. The sponsoring agency is FHWA within USDOT, and the activity category is Transportation. For parties needing assistance obtaining the full announcement, the contact listed is Aimee Drewry, Agreement Specialist, reachable by phone at 202-366-4211 or by email at Aimee.Drewry@dot.gov. The announcement also references an additional information link to the full posting for complete details and any formal application instructions tied to the cooperative agreement process.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), for transportation-related research under CFDA 20.200 (Highway Research and Development Program). The project is identified as New England Transportation Consortium (NETC) Research Study 04-3.
What is the title of the research study?
The study is titled "Estimating the Magnitude of Peak Flows for Steep Gradient Streams in New England."
What is the main goal of the project?
The central aim is to develop practical information and methods that the six New England states can use to better estimate peak streamflows in steep-gradient streams. The intent is to improve transportation infrastructure design and safety decisions tied to hydraulic conditions.
Why is peak-flow estimation important for transportation infrastructure?
Peak-flow estimates are a key input for sizing and evaluating culverts, bridges, roadway drainage features, and related hydraulic structures. If peak flows are underestimated, structures can be undersized and more vulnerable to overtopping, washouts, scour, and damage. If peak flows are overestimated, designs may be larger than necessary and increase costs.
What types of streams does the study focus on?
The study focuses on steep-gradient streams in New England, including mountainous or high-slope watersheds where runoff can concentrate quickly and hydrologic response times are short.
Why are steep-gradient streams treated differently from lower-gradient streams?
The announcement notes that steep-gradient streams can behave differently during storm events than lower-gradient systems. Methods that work well in flatter terrain or larger basins may be less reliable in steep, flashy watersheds with high channel slopes and rapid runoff response.
What is the expected benefit to New England states?
The intended outcome is information tailored to New England conditions so state agencies can produce more accurate and defensible peak-flow estimates for steep-gradient streams and apply those estimates in transportation project design and evaluation.
What is the funding mechanism for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement. This means FHWA expects substantial involvement in the work beyond simply providing funding, such as coordination on the research approach, deliverables, progress reporting, and potential collaboration on translating results into usable guidance for state DOTs.
Is this an open competitive grant opportunity?
No. The announcement indicates the Government is requesting an application specifically from the University of New Hampshire and anticipates issuing the cooperative agreement on a sole-source basis to that institution.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as "Others," and the text clarifies that the University of New Hampshire is the anticipated recipient. Based on the announcement, the request is targeted to the University of New Hampshire rather than a broad applicant pool.
How many awards does FHWA expect to make?
The anticipated number of awards is one.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $21,978.
Is there a minimum award amount?
The award floor is listed as $0.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient is not required by the announcement to provide non-federal funds as a condition of the award.
What are the key dates for this announcement?
The opportunity was posted and created on August 21, 2009. The original closing date and the current closing date are both September 4, 2009.
How long was the application window?
Based on the posted date (August 21, 2009) and closing date (September 4, 2009), the application window was relatively short, which is consistent with a targeted, sole-source cooperative agreement request.
What agency is sponsoring and administering the opportunity?
The sponsoring agency is the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) within the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT).
What is the activity category for this funding?
The activity category is Transportation.
What program identifier is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 20.200, the Highway Research and Development Program.
What is the project identifier within NETC?
The project is identified as New England Transportation Consortium (NETC) Research Study 04-3.
Who should be contacted for help or to obtain the full announcement?
The contact listed is Aimee Drewry, Agreement Specialist. Phone: 202-366-4211. Email: Aimee.Drewry@dot.gov.
Where can applicants find complete details and formal instructions?
The announcement references an additional information link to the full posting, which should contain complete details and any formal application instructions tied to the cooperative agreement process.
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