Opportunity Information: Apply for DTFH61 12 RA 00015
Apply for DTFH61 12 RA 00015
- The DOT Federal Highway Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Origin Destination Database of Border Traffic Flows for Transportation Planning" 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 Jun 7, 2012 and posted on Jun 7, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 9, 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 $300,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
- Competition under this RFA is restricted to Ministry of Transportation Ontario, Canada.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), within the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), offered a discretionary transportation funding opportunity titled "Origin Destination Database of Border Traffic Flows for Transportation Planning" under Funding Opportunity Number DTFH61-12-RA-00015. The purpose of the award was to support training workshops focused on two practical needs tied to border traffic flow data: first, improving how data is collected, and second, strengthening how agencies interpret, manage, and get maximum planning value from the data once it is collected. In other words, the grant centered on capacity-building and knowledge transfer so the resulting origin-destination border traffic information could be used more effectively for transportation planning decisions.
The funding instrument was a cooperative agreement, meaning FHWA expected to have substantial involvement in the work compared to a more hands-off grant. The opportunity fell under the Highway Research and Development Program (CFDA 20.200) and was categorized within transportation. FHWA anticipated making a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $300,000. The award ceiling and floor were both set at $300,000, indicating the agency intended to fund one project at a fixed amount rather than a range of possible award sizes. The announcement also specified a cost sharing or matching requirement, so the recipient would need to provide some portion of resources or funding in addition to the federal amount, consistent with the program requirements.
Eligibility was narrowly limited. While the general eligible applicant type was listed as state governments, the eligibility language made clear that competition under this request for applications was restricted to the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) in Canada. As a result, this was effectively a single-entity, targeted cooperative agreement solicitation intended specifically for MTO rather than an open competition among multiple U.S. states or other organizations.
Key dates show the lifecycle of the opportunity. It was posted and created on June 7, 2012, with an original and current closing date of July 9, 2012. The opportunity was later archived on August 8, 2012. For administrative or technical questions, the point of contact listed was Guang Zeng, Contract Specialist at FHWA, reachable by phone at 202-366-5503 or by email at guang.zeng@dot.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Origin Destination Database of Border Traffic Flows for Transportation Planning."
What agency offered this opportunity?
The opportunity was offered by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), which is part of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DTFH61-12-RA-00015.
What was the main purpose of the award?
The award was intended to support training workshops focused on improving practical capabilities related to border traffic flow origin-destination data, specifically:
- Improving how border traffic flow data is collected.
- Strengthening how agencies interpret, manage, and get maximum transportation planning value from the data after it is collected.
What type of activities were expected to be funded?
Based on the description, the funded work centered on capacity-building and knowledge transfer through training workshops tied to border traffic flow origin-destination data collection and use for planning.
What is meant by "origin-destination database of border traffic flows" in this context?
In this opportunity, it refers to border traffic flow information organized in a way that supports identifying travel patterns (origins and destinations) for the purpose of strengthening transportation planning decisions. The focus of the award was on improving the collection and effective use of that data through training workshops.
What funding instrument was used?
The funding instrument was a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement imply for this award?
A cooperative agreement indicates FHWA expected to have substantial involvement in the work, compared to a more hands-off, traditional grant.
What program did this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity fell under the Highway Research and Development Program with CFDA 20.200.
What category or field was this opportunity associated with?
The opportunity was categorized within transportation.
How many awards did FHWA anticipate making?
FHWA anticipated making a single award.
What was the total estimated funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $300,000.
What were the award ceiling and floor?
Both the award ceiling and the award floor were $300,000, indicating an intent to fund one project at a fixed award amount.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The announcement specified a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient would need to provide some portion of resources or funding in addition to the federal amount, consistent with program requirements.
Who was eligible to apply?
Although the general applicant type was listed as state governments, the eligibility language restricted competition to the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) in Canada.
Was this an open competitive solicitation?
No. The request for applications was effectively a single-entity targeted solicitation intended specifically for the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO), rather than an open competition among multiple U.S. states or other organizations.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 7, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date listed was July 9, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on August 8, 2012.
Who was the point of contact for administrative or technical questions?
The point of contact listed was Guang Zeng, Contract Specialist at FHWA.
How could the point of contact be reached?
Guang Zeng could be reached by phone at 202-366-5503 or by email at guang.zeng@dot.gov.
What is the central theme of this opportunity in plain terms?
The central theme was improving how border origin-destination traffic data is collected and used by strengthening agency skills through training workshops, so the resulting information can support better transportation planning.
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