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- The DOT Federal Highway Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Western Governors Association development of a sustainable strategy supporting transportation planning and conservation priorities across the West" 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 Nov 29, 2012 and posted on Nov 29, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 29, 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 $150,575.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $150,575.00 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).
- Western Governors Association
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "Western Governors Association development of a sustainable strategy supporting transportation planning and conservation priorities across the West" (Funding Opportunity Number DTFH61-13-RA-00001), was issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under the Highway Research and Development Program (CFDA 20.200). The award was structured as a single cooperative agreement, meaning FHWA expected to remain actively involved with the recipient during the project rather than simply issuing a hands-off grant. The overall goal was to help align transportation planning with conservation priorities across Western states by applying approaches consistent with FHWA's Eco-Logical program and by using the Crucial Habitat Assessment Tool (CHAT) to improve early, landscape-scale decision-making.
At the core of the opportunity was FHWA's intent to strengthen how major infrastructure planning and environmental stewardship are coordinated in the West. The Eco-Logical program emphasizes a broader, ecosystem-based approach to transportation planning, encouraging agencies to move beyond project-by-project mitigation and instead use upfront, regional strategies that anticipate impacts, prioritize habitats, and streamline later permitting and compliance. By supporting work "analogous to" Eco-Logical priorities, FHWA was looking for implementation-oriented efforts that translate those concepts into practical policy and planning actions, especially actions that could be shared and scaled across multiple jurisdictions in the Western region.
A key tool required for this effort was CHAT, the Crucial Habitat Assessment Tool. CHAT is designed to provide mapped and organized information that helps identify important wildlife habitats and potential corridor areas, which can then be considered early in transportation and land-use planning. The notice highlights that CHAT is meant to inform broad infrastructure planning efforts (described as "gross infrastructure planning"), wildlife corridor identification, and conservation planning. In practice, that means using CHAT outputs to spot potential conflicts between proposed transportation investments and high-value habitat areas, identify opportunities to avoid or minimize impacts through better siting and design, and support more strategic conservation actions that protect connectivity for wildlife over large landscapes.
The opportunity was narrowly targeted in eligibility: the Western Governors Association was listed as the eligible applicant. FHWA anticipated making one award (Expected Awards: 1), with an estimated total funding amount of $150,575 and an award ceiling of $150,575 (no stated minimum award floor). The announcement also specified that cost sharing or matching was required, so the recipient would need to contribute non-federal resources or secure partner contributions in accordance with the agreement terms.
Timing and administrative details indicate this was a time-limited, discretionary opportunity posted on November 29, 2012, with an application deadline of December 29, 2012, and an archive date of January 28, 2013. Questions about accessing the full announcement were directed to Eric Robinson, Contract Specialist at FHWA, at 202-366-5507. Overall, the grant was designed to create practical, collaborative momentum for integrating transportation planning with habitat conservation across Western states by combining Eco-Logical policy approaches with the mapping and decision-support capabilities of CHAT.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Western Governors Association development of a sustainable strategy supporting transportation planning and conservation priorities across the West."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DTFH61-13-RA-00001.
Which federal agency issued this opportunity?
This opportunity was issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
What program is this grant associated with?
It was issued under FHWA's Highway Research and Development Program (CFDA 20.200).
What type of award is being offered?
The award was structured as a single cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement means FHWA expected to remain actively involved with the recipient during the project, rather than issuing a hands-off grant.
What is the overall goal of the opportunity?
The overall goal was to help align transportation planning with conservation priorities across Western states by applying approaches consistent with FHWA's Eco-Logical program and by using the Crucial Habitat Assessment Tool (CHAT) to improve early, landscape-scale decision-making.
What is FHWA trying to strengthen through this funding?
FHWA intended to strengthen coordination between major infrastructure planning and environmental stewardship across the Western region.
What is the Eco-Logical program in the context of this opportunity?
Eco-Logical is described as an ecosystem-based approach to transportation planning that encourages agencies to move beyond project-by-project mitigation and instead use upfront, regional strategies that anticipate impacts, prioritize habitats, and streamline later permitting and compliance.
What kind of work was FHWA looking to support?
FHWA was looking for implementation-oriented efforts that translate Eco-Logical-type concepts into practical policy and planning actions, especially actions that could be shared and scaled across multiple jurisdictions in the Western region.
What is the Crucial Habitat Assessment Tool (CHAT)?
CHAT (the Crucial Habitat Assessment Tool) is a tool designed to provide mapped and organized information to help identify important wildlife habitats and potential corridor areas so they can be considered early in transportation and land-use planning.
How was CHAT expected to be used for this project?
The notice indicates CHAT was meant to inform broad infrastructure planning ("gross infrastructure planning"), wildlife corridor identification, and conservation planning. In practice, this includes using CHAT outputs to spot potential conflicts with high-value habitat areas, identify opportunities to avoid or minimize impacts through siting and design, and support strategic actions that protect wildlife connectivity across large landscapes.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was narrowly targeted: the Western Governors Association was listed as the eligible applicant.
How many awards did FHWA expect to make?
FHWA anticipated making one award (Expected Awards: 1).
What was the total estimated funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $150,575.
What was the award ceiling?
The award ceiling was $150,575.
Was there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award floor was stated in the information provided.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The announcement specified that cost sharing or matching was required, meaning the recipient would need to contribute non-federal resources or secure partner contributions in accordance with the agreement terms.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on November 29, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was December 29, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was January 28, 2013.
Who was the point of contact for questions about accessing the full announcement?
Questions about accessing the full announcement were directed to Eric Robinson, Contract Specialist at FHWA.
What contact information was provided?
The phone number provided for Eric Robinson was 202-366-5507.
What was the intended outcome of this grant?
The grant was designed to build practical, collaborative momentum for integrating transportation planning with habitat conservation across Western states by combining Eco-Logical policy approaches with the mapping and decision-support capabilities of CHAT.
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