Opportunity Information: Apply for DOT FHWA VPP 11 001
Apply for DOT FHWA VPP 11 001
- The DOT Federal Highway Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Value Pricing Program" 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 Jan 14, 2011 and posted on Oct 25, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 2, 2011 The close date has been extended from the original date of january 18, 2011 until 5 p.m. on February 2, 2011.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $10,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 15 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: City or township governments County governments.
- Others include State DOT and Public Authorities
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Opportunity Summary:
The Value Pricing Program (also referred to as the Value Pricing Pilot, or VPP) is a discretionary transportation grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Its purpose is to support state and local public-sector agencies that want to test or implement value pricing strategies in transportation, meaning approaches that use pricing (such as variable tolls or congestion-based fees) to better manage travel demand, reduce congestion, and improve the performance of road systems. The notice functions as both an invitation to apply and a set of administrative guidelines explaining how FHWA will run the program, how applications should be prepared, and how selections will be made.
The program has a long statutory history, originally authorized under the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA) and later amended through the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21) and SAFETEA-LU. This specific announcement updates earlier guidance published in the Federal Register on August 5, 2009, and emphasizes that FHWA is revising procedures, processes, timelines, and overall program direction based on experience and feedback. FHWA also notes that it will accept comments on the administrative guidelines throughout the life of the program and may issue additional guidance over time in response to public comments and lessons learned during implementation.
Funding is offered through cooperative agreements, which generally means the federal agency expects to have ongoing involvement during the project period rather than simply issuing a grant and stepping back. The total estimated funding amount listed for this opportunity is $10,500,000, with an expectation of about 15 awards. The listing does not specify an award ceiling or floor, suggesting award sizes may vary based on project scope, readiness, and available funds. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants should expect to contribute non-federal resources or otherwise meet match requirements as laid out in the program guidance.
Eligible applicants include city or township governments, county governments, and other public entities such as State Departments of Transportation and public authorities. In practical terms, the opportunity is aimed at public-sector transportation owners and operators who can propose pricing-focused demonstrations or implementation efforts and can manage the planning, public involvement, technical analysis, and operational steps typically required for pricing projects. Because the notice repeatedly references participation in the Value Pricing Pilot Program, it is essentially seeking projects that align with the program's core mission: trying real-world pricing solutions and generating useful results for broader transportation policy and practice.
Administratively, the opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number DOT-FHWA-VPP-11-001 and is tied to CFDA number 20.200 (Highway Research and Development Program). It was posted on October 25, 2010, with an original closing date of January 18, 2011, later extended to 5 p.m. on February 2, 2011. The archive date is February 17, 2011, which indicates it is no longer open, but the details are still relevant for understanding the program's structure and how FHWA frames value pricing solicitations.
For applicants (or researchers reviewing the program), the key takeaway is that FHWA is using this notice to standardize and clarify how it will accept and review proposals for pricing-related transportation projects, while keeping the door open to refinements over time. Anyone needing the complete announcement or having trouble accessing it electronically is directed to contact Angela Jacobs, Transportation Specialist, at 202-366-0076.
Value Pricing Program (VPP) / Value Pricing Pilot (Value Pricing Pilot Program) FAQs
What is the Value Pricing Program (VPP)?
The Value Pricing Program (also referred to as the Value Pricing Pilot or VPP) is a discretionary transportation funding opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). It supports public-sector agencies that want to test or implement value pricing strategies in transportation.
What does "value pricing" mean in this program?
In the context of this opportunity, value pricing refers to transportation strategies that use pricing to manage travel demand, reduce congestion, and improve road system performance. Examples mentioned include variable tolls and congestion-based fees.
What is the purpose of this FHWA notice/announcement?
The notice serves two functions: (1) an invitation to apply for VPP funding, and (2) administrative guidelines explaining how FHWA will run the program, how applications should be prepared, and how selections will be made.
How will FHWA provide funding under this opportunity?
Funding is offered through cooperative agreements. This generally means FHWA expects to have ongoing involvement during the project period, rather than simply issuing a grant and stepping back.
How much funding is available?
The total estimated funding amount listed for this opportunity is $10,500,000.
How many awards does FHWA expect to make?
FHWA expects to make about 15 awards under this opportunity.
Is there a minimum or maximum award amount?
The listing does not specify an award ceiling or floor. Award sizes may vary based on project scope, readiness, and available funds.
Is matching or cost sharing required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants should expect to contribute non-federal resources or otherwise meet match requirements as described in the program guidance.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include city or township governments, county governments, and other public entities such as State Departments of Transportation and public authorities. The opportunity is aimed at public-sector transportation owners and operators.
What types of projects is the program looking for?
The program is focused on pricing-related demonstrations or implementation efforts that align with the Value Pricing Pilot Program mission: testing real-world pricing solutions and generating results that can inform broader transportation policy and practice.
What kinds of activities are applicants expected to be able to manage?
Based on how the opportunity is described, applicants should be capable of managing typical components of pricing projects, such as planning, public involvement, technical analysis, and operational steps tied to implementing or demonstrating pricing strategies.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DOT-FHWA-VPP-11-001.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is tied to CFDA 20.200, the Highway Research and Development Program.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on October 25, 2010.
What was the application deadline?
The original closing date was January 18, 2011, and it was later extended to 5 p.m. on February 2, 2011.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The archive date is February 17, 2011, which indicates the opportunity is no longer open. The archived details are still useful for understanding the program structure and how FHWA frames value pricing solicitations.
What is the statutory background of the Value Pricing Program?
The program has a long statutory history. It was originally authorized under the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA) and later amended through the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21) and SAFETEA-LU.
How does this announcement relate to prior FHWA guidance?
This announcement updates earlier guidance published in the Federal Register on August 5, 2009, and notes that FHWA is revising procedures, processes, timelines, and overall program direction based on experience and feedback.
Can the public comment on the program's administrative guidelines?
Yes. FHWA states it will accept comments on the administrative guidelines throughout the life of the program and may issue additional guidance over time in response to public comments and lessons learned during implementation.
What should someone do if they need the complete announcement or cannot access it electronically?
Anyone needing the complete announcement or having trouble accessing it electronically is directed to contact Angela Jacobs, Transportation Specialist, at 202-366-0076.
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