Opportunity Information: Apply for DTFH61 13 RA 00006
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- The DOT Federal Highway Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Safe Routes to School Clearinghouse 2013" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.205 Highway Planning and Construction.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 16, 2013 and posted on May 16, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 17, 2013. (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 $1,800,000.00 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).
- The Applicant must meet the definition of a national organization promoting safe routes to schools. National Organization shall be an organization that demonstrates nation wide experience working with Federal, State, and local partners, and that demonstrates a national impact tnrough its activities. Nonprofit Organization shall be an organization that qualifies as a nonprofit organization under State laws, and meets requirements under Section 501 (c) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Safe Routes to School Clearinghouse 2013 opportunity was a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) discretionary funding competition to select one organization to run a national clearinghouse focused on Safe Routes to School (SRTS). The clearinghouse was intended to serve as a centralized, national hub for information, tools, and support related to helping children safely walk and bicycle to school. FHWA structured the award as a cooperative agreement, which typically means the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement in the project rather than simply issuing a grant and stepping back. This new cooperative agreement was meant to replace the existing national SRTS clearinghouse at the time, known as the National Center for SRTS (saferoutesinfo.org), indicating a transition in who would host and operate the national platform.
The funding opportunity number was DTFH61 13 RA 00006, and it fell under the transportation activity area, specifically tied to CFDA 20.205, Highway Planning and Construction. FHWA anticipated making a single award, and the financial parameters were straightforward: the estimated total funding was $1,800,000, and both the award ceiling and floor were also $1,800,000. In other words, FHWA expected one recipient and one award amount at the full stated level rather than a range of possible award sizes. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, so applicants were not required to bring non-federal matching funds as a condition of the award.
The timeline shows the announcement was posted and created on May 16, 2013, with an application deadline of July 17, 2013. The opportunity was later archived on August 16, 2013, which generally signals the competition was closed and no longer accepting applications. Because it was a time-limited competitive process with one expected award, the deadline and eligibility requirements were especially important for prospective applicants.
Eligibility was limited and targeted. The applicant needed to meet the definition of a national organization promoting safe routes to schools. The notice describes a national organization as one that can demonstrate nationwide experience working with federal, state, and local partners and can show national impact through its activities. The eligibility language also references nonprofit status, stating that a nonprofit organization should qualify under state law and meet the requirements of section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code. The listing of eligible applicants as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)" signals that eligibility was not open to just any entity; it was tailored to organizations with the national reach and demonstrated capacity to operate something intended to serve stakeholders across the country.
In practical terms, this grant was about operating an ongoing national resource center rather than funding a one-off local project. A national SRTS clearinghouse generally functions as the go-to repository for program guidance, best practices, training materials, data or evaluation resources, case studies, and implementation tools that state departments of transportation, metropolitan planning organizations, local governments, school districts, and community partners can use to plan and run Safe Routes to School efforts. By selecting one organization through a cooperative agreement, FHWA was looking to ensure consistent national-level support, coordination, and dissemination of information aligned with federal priorities and the needs of diverse partners.
For questions or access issues related to the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Angela A. Jones, Agreement Specialist at FHWA, reachable by phone at 202-366-4255.
Safe Routes to School Clearinghouse (2013) - FAQs
What is the Safe Routes to School Clearinghouse 2013 opportunity?
It was a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) discretionary funding competition to select one organization to run a national clearinghouse focused on Safe Routes to School (SRTS). The clearinghouse was intended to be a centralized national hub for information, tools, and support to help children safely walk and bicycle to school.
Which federal agency offered this opportunity?
The opportunity was offered by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
What type of award was FHWA planning to make?
FHWA structured the award as a cooperative agreement, which typically means the agency expects substantial involvement in the project rather than providing funding and stepping back.
How many awards was FHWA expecting to make?
FHWA anticipated making a single award.
What was the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number was DTFH61 13 RA 00006.
What CFDA program area was this tied to?
The opportunity was tied to CFDA 20.205, Highway Planning and Construction.
What activity area did the opportunity fall under?
It fell under the transportation activity area.
How much total funding was available?
The estimated total funding was $1,800,000.
What were the award ceiling and award floor?
Both the award ceiling and the award floor were $1,800,000, meaning FHWA expected one award at the full stated amount rather than a range of award sizes.
Was there a cost share or matching requirement?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was listed, so applicants were not required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of the award.
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted and created on May 16, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was July 17, 2013.
What does it mean that the opportunity was archived?
The opportunity was archived on August 16, 2013, which generally indicates the competition was closed and no longer accepting applications.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to an applicant that met the definition of a national organization promoting safe routes to schools. The notice described a national organization as one that can demonstrate nationwide experience working with federal, state, and local partners and show national impact through its activities.
Was nonprofit status addressed in the eligibility requirements?
Yes. The eligibility language referenced nonprofit status, stating that a nonprofit organization should qualify under state law and meet the requirements of section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Was eligibility open to any type of entity?
No. The eligible applicant category was listed as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," indicating eligibility was tailored and not open to just any entity.
What was FHWA trying to accomplish with this award?
FHWA was seeking to support the operation of an ongoing national resource center (a clearinghouse) rather than funding a one-off local project. The clearinghouse was intended to provide consistent national-level support, coordination, and information dissemination aligned with federal priorities and partner needs.
What kinds of services or resources would a national SRTS clearinghouse typically provide?
A national SRTS clearinghouse generally serves as a repository for program guidance, best practices, training materials, data or evaluation resources, case studies, and implementation tools. These resources can support state DOTs, metropolitan planning organizations, local governments, school districts, and community partners in planning and running Safe Routes to School efforts.
What existing clearinghouse was this intended to replace?
This cooperative agreement was meant to replace the existing national SRTS clearinghouse at the time, known as the National Center for SRTS (saferoutesinfo.org), indicating a planned transition in who would host and operate the national platform.
Who was the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The listed point of contact was Angela A. Jones, Agreement Specialist at FHWA.
How could the point of contact be reached?
Angela A. Jones could be reached by phone at 202-366-4255.
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