Opportunity Information: Apply for UTCLIMITEDREGIONCOMP2014
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- The Research and Innovative Technology Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "UTC Program Regions 3 and 10 Competition" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.701 University Transportation Centers Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 15, 2013 and posted on Nov 15, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 30, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $5,185,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,592,500.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- NOTE Eligibility to apply under this solicitation is limited only to eligible non profit institutions of higher education located in one or more of the states within one of the following regions Region 3 DE, DC, MD, PA, VA, and WV Region 10 AK, ID, OR, WA
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Opportunity Summary:
The UTC Program Regions 3 and 10 Competition is a discretionary U.S. Department of Transportation funding opportunity administered by the Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA) under the University Transportation Centers (UTC) Program (CFDA 20.701). It seeks to competitively select and fund two Regional University Transportation Centers, one serving Federal Region 3 and one serving Federal Region 10. Region 3 covers Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia, while Region 10 covers Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. The core intent is to strengthen transportation research capacity and real-world impact in these regions by building a sustained, university-based hub that supports research, education, and technology transfer across transportation modes and disciplines.
The program is designed to advance U.S. transportation technology and expertise while also helping meet workforce needs by developing the next generation of transportation professionals and leaders. Each Regional Center is expected to function as a focal point for its region, aligning UTC research and education activities with regional transportation priorities, challenges, and ongoing initiatives. In practice, that means the selected Center should coordinate and amplify transportation research and training needs within the region, connect academic capabilities to public and private sector problems, and promote the movement of research results into use through technology transfer and related outreach.
Eligibility is limited to non-profit institutions of higher education, including both public/state-controlled and private universities, as long as they are located in one or more states within the region they propose to serve. The Center itself, as well as any consortium partners included in the proposal, must be physically located within the federal region for which the application is submitted. Two awards are expected in total, reflecting the plan to fund exactly one Center per region (one for Region 3 and one for Region 10).
Funding is structured as a fixed amount per Center from FY 2013 appropriations, with the possibility of a similar additional amount from FY 2014 funds if those funds are available. Each Center will receive $2,592,500 from FY 2013 funds, and could receive an approximately equal additional amount from FY 2014. The total estimated funding listed for the competition is $5,185,000, corresponding to the two FY 2013 awards. The award ceiling and floor are both $2,592,500, signaling that each regional award is intended to be made at that specific level rather than across a range.
A key condition is cost sharing. Recipients must provide matching funds from non-federal sources in an amount at least equal to the USDOT grant amount. In other words, each Center must secure a 1:1 match or greater using non-federal funds, which may include allowable contributions consistent with federal grant rules and the specific notice requirements. The period during which grant funds may be spent extends through September 30, 2017, giving the selected Centers multiple years to execute their research, education, and technology transfer portfolios.
The opportunity was posted on November 15, 2013, with an application closing date of January 30, 2014, and it was archived on March 1, 2014. The official funding opportunity number is UTCLIMITEDREGIONCOMP2014, and additional program information was referenced through the UTC program website at http://utc.dot.gov. For access issues or questions tied to the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Amy Stearns, University Program Specialist, at 202-366-4957.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): UTC Program Regions 3 and 10 Competition
What is the UTC Program Regions 3 and 10 Competition?
The UTC Program Regions 3 and 10 Competition is a discretionary U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) funding opportunity administered by the Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA) under the University Transportation Centers (UTC) Program (CFDA 20.701). It competitively selects and funds two Regional University Transportation Centers: one for Federal Region 3 and one for Federal Region 10.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The core intent is to strengthen transportation research capacity and real-world impact in Regions 3 and 10 by building a sustained, university-based hub that supports research, education, and technology transfer across transportation modes and disciplines. It is also designed to advance U.S. transportation technology and expertise and help meet workforce needs by developing the next generation of transportation professionals and leaders.
How many awards will be made under this competition?
Two awards are expected in total: one award for a Regional Center serving Federal Region 3 and one award for a Regional Center serving Federal Region 10. The competition is structured to fund exactly one Center per region.
Which geographic areas are included in Federal Region 3?
Federal Region 3 includes Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Which geographic areas are included in Federal Region 10?
Federal Region 10 includes Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to non-profit institutions of higher education, including public/state-controlled and private universities, as long as they are located in one or more states within the region they propose to serve.
Do consortium partners have location requirements?
Yes. The Center itself and any consortium partners included in the proposal must be physically located within the federal region for which the application is submitted.
Can an institution outside Region 3 or Region 10 apply to lead a Center?
No. The lead institution must be located in one or more states within the region it proposes to serve, and the Center must be physically located within that region.
What types of activities is the selected Regional Center expected to support?
Each selected Regional Center is expected to function as a focal point for its region by supporting transportation research, education, and technology transfer. The Center should align research and education activities with regional transportation priorities, challenges, and ongoing initiatives, connect academic capabilities to public and private sector transportation problems, and promote the movement of research results into use through technology transfer and related outreach.
How much funding does each Regional Center receive?
Each Center will receive $2,592,500 from FY 2013 appropriations.
Is additional funding beyond FY 2013 available?
Possibly. Each Center could receive an approximately equal additional amount from FY 2014 funds if those funds are available.
What is the total estimated funding for the competition?
The total estimated funding listed for the competition is $5,185,000, which corresponds to two FY 2013 awards (one for Region 3 and one for Region 10).
Is there a funding range (minimum/maximum) for awards?
No. The award ceiling and award floor are both $2,592,500, indicating each regional award is intended to be made at that specific level rather than across a range.
Is cost sharing (matching funds) required?
Yes. Recipients must provide matching funds from non-federal sources in an amount at least equal to the USDOT grant amount (a 1:1 match or greater).
What sources can be used for the required match?
The match must come from non-federal sources and may include allowable contributions consistent with federal grant rules and the specific notice requirements.
How long can grant funds be spent?
The period during which grant funds may be spent extends through September 30, 2017, allowing multiple years to execute the Center's research, education, and technology transfer portfolio.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA number listed for the UTC Program is 20.701.
What is the official funding opportunity number?
The official funding opportunity number is UTCLIMITEDREGIONCOMP2014.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on November 15, 2013, and the application closing date was January 30, 2014.
Is this funding opportunity still active?
No. The opportunity was archived on March 1, 2014.
Where was additional program information referenced?
Additional program information was referenced through the UTC program website at http://utc.dot.gov.
Who is the point of contact for questions related to the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Amy Stearns, University Program Specialist, at 202-366-4957.
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