Opportunity Information: Apply for DTFH61 12 RA 00013
Apply for DTFH61 12 RA 00013
- The DOT Federal Highway Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Support for High Performance Concrete Views Newsletter" 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 Apr 18, 2012 and posted on Apr 18, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 18, 2012. (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 $287,282.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Support for High Performance Concrete Views Newsletter" (Funding Opportunity Number DTFH61-12-RA-00013) is a discretionary funding program offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), under CFDA 20.200, Highway Research and Development Program. It is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning FHWA expects to have substantial involvement in the work rather than simply providing funds with minimal oversight. The central goal is to support the Portland Cement Association (PCA) in technology transfer activities focused on concrete and concrete bridge best practices, primarily through the continued publication of the bi-monthly newsletter "Concrete Bridge Views." The broader context is FHWA's ongoing concrete bridge technology program, which develops and promotes new methods and technologies aimed at improving concrete bridge performance, durability, and long-term outcomes.
A key driver for this funding is the need to expand the reach and timeliness of bridge-related technology dissemination. FHWA notes that additional efforts are required to communicate improvements in concrete bridge technology to a broader audience in a cost-effective way. While State Departments of Transportation and the bridge industry remain core audiences, the announcement emphasizes that outreach must also extend to practicing engineers, concrete and materials suppliers, research organizations, and academia. In practical terms, the newsletter serves as a vehicle for sharing research findings, field experience, emerging practices, and implementation guidance so that advances in high-performance concrete and bridge construction can move more quickly from research and pilot use into mainstream practice.
This opportunity is described as a sole source requirement, which signals that the agency intends to fund a specific organization rather than compete the award among multiple applicants. Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), and the expectation of a single award reinforces the sole-source nature. The anticipated number of awards is one, and the posted funding level is tightly defined with an award ceiling and floor both set at $287,282, indicating a fixed award amount rather than a range.
Cost sharing or matching is required, so the recipient is expected to contribute non-federal resources toward the project, whether through cash or allowable in-kind contributions, depending on the agreement terms. The announcement was posted on April 18, 2012, with an original and current closing date of May 18, 2012, and it was archived on June 17, 2012, meaning it is no longer open but remains part of the public record.
For applicants or stakeholders needing more detail, the listing references an additional information link labeled "Request for applications." The contact provided for access issues is Eric Robinson, Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 202-366-5507, identified as the FHWA point of contact. Overall, the funding is aimed at strengthening national technology transfer around concrete bridge performance by sustaining and expanding a trusted communication channel that reaches both traditional transportation stakeholders and the wider technical community involved in concrete materials, design, construction, and research.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Support for High Performance Concrete Views Newsletter."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DTFH61-12-RA-00013.
Which agency is offering this funding?
This is a discretionary funding program offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
What CFDA program does this fall under?
It is listed under CFDA 20.200, Highway Research and Development Program.
What type of award is this?
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement. That means FHWA expects substantial involvement in the work, rather than providing funds with minimal oversight.
What is the main purpose of the funding?
The central goal is to support the Portland Cement Association (PCA) in technology transfer activities focused on concrete and concrete bridge best practices, primarily through continuing publication of the bi-monthly newsletter "Concrete Bridge Views."
How does this opportunity fit into FHWA's broader work?
The activity supports FHWA's ongoing concrete bridge technology program, which develops and promotes methods and technologies intended to improve concrete bridge performance, durability, and long-term outcomes.
Why is FHWA funding a newsletter as part of this program?
FHWA identifies a need to expand the reach and timeliness of bridge-related technology dissemination. The newsletter is positioned as a cost-effective way to communicate improvements in concrete bridge technology and help move advances from research and pilot use into mainstream practice.
What kinds of content is the newsletter expected to communicate?
Based on the description, the newsletter serves as a vehicle for sharing research findings, field experience, emerging practices, and implementation guidance related to high-performance concrete and bridge construction.
Who is the intended audience for the technology transfer and outreach?
The core audiences include State Departments of Transportation and the bridge industry. The announcement also emphasizes outreach to practicing engineers, concrete and materials suppliers, research organizations, and academia.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity?
No. It is described as a sole source requirement, indicating the agency intends to fund a specific organization rather than compete the award among multiple applicants.
How many awards does FHWA expect to make under this opportunity?
The anticipated number of awards is one.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
Does the opportunity require cost sharing or matching?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the recipient is expected to contribute non-federal resources toward the project. The description notes this could be cash or allowable in-kind contributions, depending on the agreement terms.
What is the funding amount for this award?
The award ceiling and the award floor are both set at $287,282, which indicates a fixed award amount rather than a range.
When was this opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on April 18, 2012.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date was May 18, 2012.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. It was archived on June 17, 2012, which means it is no longer open but remains part of the public record.
Where can someone find additional details about the application requirements?
The listing references an additional information link labeled "Request for applications."
Who is the FHWA point of contact for access issues or questions?
The contact listed is Eric Robinson, Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 202-366-5507.
What does "substantial involvement" imply in this cooperative agreement?
The listing states that FHWA expects substantial involvement in the work, which generally means FHWA will be actively engaged in the project rather than acting only as a funder with limited oversight.
What is the practical outcome FHWA is trying to achieve with this funding?
The stated intent is to strengthen national technology transfer around concrete bridge performance by sustaining and expanding a trusted communication channel that helps disseminate best practices and implementation guidance to both traditional transportation stakeholders and the broader technical community.
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