Opportunity Information: Apply for DTFH61 08 RA 00016
Apply for DTFH61 08 RA 00016
- The DOT Federal Highway Administration in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Northern Plains Tribal Technical Assistance Program(TTAP) Center for the Montana (eastern), Nebraska (northern), North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming Region" 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 25, 2008 and posted on Jul 25, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 1, 2008. (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 $1,400,000.00 in funding.
- 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 Northern Plains Tribal Technical Assistance Program (TTAP) Center grant opportunity is a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) discretionary funding announcement for a cooperative agreement to run the TTAP Center serving a specific Northern Plains region: eastern Montana, northern Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming. The central purpose of the award is to support the transfer of transportation technology and the delivery of training and hands-on technical assistance to American Indian tribal governments within that region. The program is framed as a cooperative effort between FHWA and the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), and it functions as the tribal component of FHWA's broader Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP), meaning it is meant to improve local and tribal transportation capability through practical, applied support rather than construction funding.
This opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number DTFH61-08-RA-00016 and is associated with CFDA 20.200, Highway Research and Development Program. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates that FHWA expects to have substantial involvement in the work as it is carried out (for example, coordination, program direction, or ongoing collaboration), as opposed to a standard grant where the recipient generally operates more independently. The activity category is labeled as "Other," with the explanation clarifying that it is specifically for the Tribal Technical Assistance Program Center. In plain terms, the federal government is looking for an organization that can operate a regional center that helps tribes strengthen their transportation programs by sharing knowledge, delivering training, and providing problem-solving assistance tied to roads, transportation planning, safety, maintenance practices, and related transportation topics relevant to tribal communities.
The maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $1,400,000, and the award floor is listed as $0, which generally means there is no stated minimum and that award amounts can vary depending on the final negotiated scope, availability of funds, and the quality and scale of the application. The posting date and creation date are both July 25, 2008, and the application closing date is October 1, 2008 (with the original and current closing dates the same). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement noted, which reduces the financial barrier for applicants and implies the federal share can cover the full approved project costs, subject to the terms of the cooperative agreement and federal cost principles.
Eligibility is described as "unrestricted," meaning the competition is open to any type of entity, assuming they meet any conditions described in the full announcement. In practice, this kind of TTAP center is often operated by universities, tribal colleges, tribal consortia, nonprofits, or similar organizations with demonstrated capacity to deliver training, outreach, and technical assistance across a large multi-state region. Because the role is to provide service across the designated states and to tribal governments specifically, applicants would typically need to show they can effectively engage tribes, understand tribal transportation systems and governance contexts, and maintain the staffing and travel capability to deliver trainings, workshops, and direct technical support where it is needed.
For applicants seeking the full official instructions, the announcement provides an additional information link hosted through Grants.gov. For access issues or questions related to the announcement, the listed point of contact is Aimee Drewry, Agreement Specialist at FHWA, reachable by phone at (202) 366-4211 or by email at Aimee.Drewry@dot.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Northern Plains Tribal Technical Assistance Program (TTAP) Center
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) discretionary funding opportunity to support the operation of the Northern Plains Tribal Technical Assistance Program (TTAP) Center through a cooperative agreement.
What is the main purpose of the award?
The central purpose is to support the transfer of transportation technology and to deliver training and hands-on technical assistance to American Indian tribal governments in the Northern Plains service area.
What region will the TTAP Center serve?
The TTAP Center funded under this opportunity is intended to serve tribal governments in eastern Montana, northern Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming.
Who is the program intended to support?
The program is focused on providing practical training and technical assistance to American Indian tribal governments within the designated Northern Plains region.
Is this funding meant for transportation construction projects?
No. The opportunity is for operating a technical assistance and training center. The emphasis is on practical, applied support that helps strengthen local and tribal transportation capability, rather than construction funding.
How does TTAP relate to FHWA's Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP)?
This TTAP Center functions as the tribal component of FHWA's broader Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP). It is designed to improve transportation capability through training, information-sharing, and problem-solving assistance.
Which federal agencies are associated with this program?
The program is described as a cooperative effort between FHWA and the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA).
What type of funding instrument is being offered?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this opportunity is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates that FHWA expects to have substantial involvement as the work is carried out (such as coordination, program direction, or ongoing collaboration), rather than the recipient operating fully independently as is more typical under a standard grant.
What kinds of activities are expected under this award?
The opportunity is for operating a TTAP Center that delivers transportation technology transfer, training, and hands-on technical assistance. The description highlights support connected to topics such as roads, transportation planning, safety, maintenance practices, and related transportation issues relevant to tribal communities.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DTFH61-08-RA-00016.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA 20.200, Highway Research and Development Program.
How is the activity category labeled?
The activity category is labeled as "Other," with the explanation that it is specifically for the Tribal Technical Assistance Program Center.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling (maximum) is $1,400,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
The award floor is listed as $0, which generally indicates there is no stated minimum and award amounts may vary based on scope, funds availability, and the final negotiated agreement.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is noted in the provided opportunity summary.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as "unrestricted," meaning the competition is open to any type of entity, assuming they meet any conditions described in the full announcement.
What types of organizations commonly operate a TTAP Center?
While eligibility is unrestricted, TTAP Centers are often operated by organizations such as universities, tribal colleges, tribal consortia, nonprofits, or similar entities that can demonstrate the capacity to deliver training, outreach, and technical assistance across a multi-state region.
What capabilities would an applicant likely need to demonstrate for this role?
Based on the role described, an applicant would typically need to show they can engage effectively with tribes across the service area, understand tribal transportation systems and governance contexts, and maintain the staffing and travel capability to deliver trainings, workshops, and direct technical support where needed.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date is July 25, 2008, and the creation date is also July 25, 2008.
What is the application deadline?
The application closing date is October 1, 2008 (the original and current closing dates are the same).
Where can applicants find the full official instructions?
The announcement provides an additional information link hosted through Grants.gov for full official instructions.
Who can applicants contact with questions about the announcement?
The listed point of contact is Aimee Drewry, Agreement Specialist at FHWA.
What are the contact details for the FHWA point of contact?
Phone: (202) 366-4211
Email: Aimee.Drewry@dot.gov
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