Opportunity Information: Apply for 693JJ324NF00018
This funding opportunity is a discretionary cooperative agreement from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), focused on supporting core services that underpin a national highway research, development, and technology program. It is explicitly issued as a sole-source notice, meaning it is reserved only for the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) and no other applicants will be considered. The work is intended to be carried out through the Transportation Research Board (TRB), which is a division within NAS that is widely known for convening experts, managing research portfolios, and producing research-based guidance for transportation agencies.
The announcement makes clear that the planned award is a continuation or follow-on to an existing cooperative agreement (693JJ32050001) between FHWA and NAS. In practical terms, this indicates the federal government is extending an ongoing relationship rather than starting a new competition, typically because the recipient has a unique role, established infrastructure, or statutory/mission-based responsibilities that align with the program. Because the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, FHWA expects to have substantial involvement during the period of performance, such as participating in planning, coordination, and oversight activities, rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal federal interaction.
Financially, the opportunity lists an award ceiling of $7,000,000 with an expectation of a single award. The program is categorized under Transportation, with CFDA (Assistance Listing) number 20.200, which is commonly associated with FHWA-related support activities. The opportunity number is 693JJ324NF00018, and it was created on 2024-07-02 with an original closing date of 2024-08-06. While a closing date is provided, the eligibility restriction to NAS means the date functions more as an administrative deadline for the designated recipient rather than a competitive cutoff for the broader public.
In terms of purpose, the funds are intended to provide both financial and technical support so TRB can deliver "Core Program Services for a Highway Research, Development, and Technology Program." Although the notice does not itemize tasks in detail, the phrase "core program services" generally refers to the foundational work that allows a large research enterprise to operate effectively. That often includes activities like organizing and administering research programs, convening technical committees and expert panels, facilitating peer review and consensus processes, coordinating stakeholder engagement across federal, state, local, academic, and industry participants, disseminating research findings through publications and events, and maintaining the program management structures that support research prioritization, project selection, and quality assurance.
Overall, the opportunity is best understood as a continuation funding action by FHWA to sustain TRB/NAS capacity to manage and support key elements of the national highway research and technology ecosystem. It is not an open grant competition; rather, it is a targeted, single-recipient cooperative agreement designed to keep an established set of program services operating under federal partnership and oversight.Apply for 693JJ324NF00018
- The DOT Federal Highway Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Academy of Sciences - Core Program Services for a Highway Research, Development, and Technology Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.200.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2024-07-02.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-08-06. (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 $7,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is a discretionary cooperative agreement from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). It supports core services that underpin a national highway research, development, and technology program.
Is this an open, competitive grant opportunity?
No. It is explicitly issued as a sole-source notice. The announcement states that it is reserved only for the National Academy of Sciences (NAS), and no other applicants will be considered.
Who is eligible to apply?
Only the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) is eligible, as stated in the sole-source notice.
Can universities, state DOTs, nonprofits, or private companies apply?
No. The notice specifies that only NAS will be considered, so other organizations are not eligible applicants under this opportunity.
What organization is expected to carry out the work?
The work is intended to be carried out through the Transportation Research Board (TRB), which is a division within the National Academy of Sciences (NAS).
What is the purpose of the award?
The purpose is to provide financial and technical support so TRB can deliver "Core Program Services for a Highway Research, Development, and Technology Program." These services are described at a high level as foundational support for operating a large research enterprise.
What kinds of activities are typically included in "core program services" (as described in the notice)?
While the notice does not itemize tasks, it indicates that "core program services" generally refer to foundational work that enables a national research program to function. Examples described in the opportunity include organizing and administering research programs, convening technical committees and expert panels, facilitating peer review and consensus processes, coordinating stakeholder engagement across sectors, disseminating research findings through publications and events, and maintaining program management structures for research prioritization, project selection, and quality assurance.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement (instead of a standard grant)?
The notice states that FHWA expects to have substantial involvement during the period of performance. This can include participating in planning, coordination, and oversight activities, rather than providing funding with minimal federal interaction.
Is this a new program or a continuation of an existing effort?
It is described as a continuation or follow-on to an existing cooperative agreement between FHWA and NAS, identified as 693JJ32050001.
Why is it being issued as sole-source?
The announcement characterizes the action as an extension of an ongoing relationship rather than a new competition, which is typically done when the recipient has a unique role, established infrastructure, or statutory/mission-based responsibilities aligned with the program.
What is the opportunity number?
The opportunity number is 693JJ324NF00018.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number for this opportunity?
The Assistance Listing (CFDA) number provided is 20.200.
What is the award ceiling?
The opportunity lists an award ceiling of $7,000,000.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity indicates an expectation of a single award.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
The funding is offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
What program area/category does this fall under?
The opportunity is categorized under Transportation.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on 2024-07-02.
What is the closing date listed in the notice?
The original closing date listed is 2024-08-06.
Does the closing date function like a typical competitive deadline?
Not in the usual way. The notice explains that because eligibility is restricted to NAS, the closing date serves more as an administrative deadline for the designated recipient rather than a competitive cutoff for the public.
What is the overall intent of this funding action?
Based on the notice, the intent is to sustain TRB/NAS capacity to manage and support key elements of the national highway research and technology ecosystem through a targeted, single-recipient cooperative agreement with FHWA partnership and oversight.
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