Opportunity Information: Apply for DTFH61 11 RA 00016
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- The DOT Federal Highway Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Operation of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Technology Clearinghouse" 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 28, 2011 and posted on Jul 28, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 24, 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 $750,000.00 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).
- Competition is limited to the sole source applicant, International Association of Chiefs of Police.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "Operation of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Technology Clearinghouse" (Funding Opportunity Number DTFH61 11 RA 00016), was a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). It was structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the federal government expected to have substantial involvement in the work rather than simply issuing a hands-off grant. The central purpose was to strengthen highway safety and transportation operations by expanding knowledge and encouraging practical use of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) resources, particularly as they relate to law enforcement needs and roadway enforcement concerns.
At a practical level, the project focused on operating the IACP Technology Clearinghouse as a national resource that helps connect law enforcement agencies with transportation technology, research, and operational best practices. ITS generally refers to the integration of communications, sensors, software, and data systems into transportation infrastructure and vehicles to improve safety and efficiency. In the law enforcement context, that can include technology and approaches that support traffic incident management, safer roadside enforcement operations, work zone safety, data-driven traffic safety enforcement, interoperability between agencies, and better coordination between police departments and transportation agencies. The clearinghouse concept implies an organized hub for information sharing, guidance, and dissemination of tools, lessons learned, and emerging practices so agencies do not have to reinvent solutions independently.
The opportunity anticipated making a single award, and competition was explicitly limited to a sole-source applicant: the International Association of Chiefs of Police. In other words, this was not an open competition for multiple organizations; FHWA intended to fund IACP specifically to run and maintain this clearinghouse function. The expected number of awards was one, with an award ceiling of $750,000 and no stated minimum award amount (award floor listed as $0). A cost sharing or matching requirement applied, indicating that the recipient was expected to contribute non-federal resources alongside federal funds, although the summary information provided does not specify the exact match percentage or the form it needed to take.
From an administrative standpoint, the program fell under CFDA 20.200, the Highway Research and Development Program, aligning it with FHWA research, development, and technology transfer activities intended to improve transportation outcomes. The key dates show it was posted and created on July 28, 2011, with an original and current closing date of August 24, 2011, and an archive date of September 23, 2011. These dates reflect a relatively short application window, which is consistent with the fact that eligibility was limited to a named organization rather than a broad applicant pool.
For applicants or stakeholders who needed help accessing the full announcement, the contact listed was Samantha Reizes, Agreement Officer at FHWA, reachable by phone at 202-366-4224 or by email at samantha.reizes@dot.gov. Overall, the opportunity was designed to keep a specialized, law-enforcement-centered technology clearinghouse running in order to accelerate adoption of ITS-related knowledge and practices that improve highway safety, operational performance, and enforcement effectiveness through coordinated federal and IACP collaboration.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Operation of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Technology Clearinghouse."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DTFH61 11 RA 00016.
Which federal agency offered this funding?
This was a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
What type of award was planned?
The announcement was structured as a cooperative agreement, which means FHWA expected to have substantial involvement in the work rather than providing a hands-off grant.
What was the main purpose of the project?
The central purpose was to strengthen highway safety and transportation operations by expanding knowledge and encouraging practical use of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) resources, particularly as they relate to law enforcement needs and roadway enforcement concerns.
What is the IACP Technology Clearinghouse in this context?
The project focused on operating the IACP Technology Clearinghouse as a national resource to help connect law enforcement agencies with transportation technology, research, and operational best practices.
How does the clearinghouse concept work?
The clearinghouse concept implies an organized hub for information sharing and dissemination, including guidance, tools, lessons learned, and emerging practices so agencies do not have to reinvent solutions independently.
What is ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems) as described in the opportunity?
ITS generally refers to integrating communications, sensors, software, and data systems into transportation infrastructure and vehicles to improve safety and efficiency.
What kinds of law enforcement-related topics could ITS support under this project?
Examples described include traffic incident management, safer roadside enforcement operations, work zone safety, data-driven traffic safety enforcement, interoperability between agencies, and improved coordination between police departments and transportation agencies.
Was this an open, competitive opportunity for multiple organizations?
No. Competition was explicitly limited to a sole-source applicant: the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP). FHWA intended to fund IACP specifically to run and maintain the clearinghouse function.
How many awards did FHWA expect to make?
The opportunity anticipated making a single award. The expected number of awards was one.
What was the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $750,000.
Was there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No stated minimum award amount was provided. The award floor was listed as $0.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applied, meaning the recipient was expected to contribute non-federal resources alongside federal funds. The summary information provided does not specify the exact match percentage or the required form of the match.
What CFDA program was associated with this opportunity?
The program fell under CFDA 20.200, the Highway Research and Development Program.
How does CFDA 20.200 relate to the intent of this funding?
It aligns the opportunity with FHWA research, development, and technology transfer activities intended to improve transportation outcomes.
When was the opportunity posted/created?
It was posted and created on July 28, 2011.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date was August 24, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was September 23, 2011.
What do the listed dates suggest about the application window?
The dates reflect a relatively short application window, which is consistent with eligibility being limited to a named organization rather than a broad applicant pool.
Who was the listed point of contact for questions or access to the full announcement?
The contact listed was Samantha Reizes, Agreement Officer at FHWA.
How could stakeholders reach the FHWA contact?
By phone at 202-366-4224 or by email at samantha.reizes@dot.gov.
In plain terms, what was the overall goal of funding this effort?
The overall goal was to keep a specialized, law-enforcement-centered technology clearinghouse operating to accelerate adoption of ITS-related knowledge and practices that improve highway safety, operational performance, and enforcement effectiveness through coordinated federal and IACP collaboration.
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