FY24 SMART Grants Stage 2 Notice of Funding Opportunity
ID: 355389Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

69A345 Office of the Under Secretary for Policy (DOT-DOT X-50)

Award Range

$2M - $15M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Transportation

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355389

Additional Information

https://www.transportation.gov/grants/SMART
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is inviting applications for the FY24 Stage Two Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) grants, with approximately $50 million available for fiscal year 2024. This funding opportunity is specifically aimed at prior Stage One recipients from 2022, allowing them to implement their developed plans and prototypes to enhance smart city technologies and improve transportation systems, with a focus on safety, reliability, and equitable access. Eligible applicants include state entities, federally recognized Tribal governments, public transit agencies, and metropolitan planning organizations, with anticipated award amounts ranging from $2 million to $15 million for projects lasting up to 36 months. Applications must be submitted by August 14, 2024, via the designated online platform, and interested parties can contact Thy H Nguyen at thy.nguyen@dot.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    thy.nguyen@dot.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    2024
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    The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is inviting applications for Stage Two Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) grants through the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), with approximately $50 million available for fiscal year 2024. This funding is aimed specifically at prior Stage One recipients from 2022 to implement their developed plans and prototypes to enhance smart city technologies and improve transportation systems. Key goals include enhancing safety and reliability, increasing resiliency to climate change, ensuring equitable access for marginalized communities, and integrating advanced technology with current systems. Eligible applicants are state entities, federal agencies, and public authorities who received earlier SMART grants. The anticipated award amounts range from $2 million to $15 million for projects lasting up to 36 months. Applicants must demonstrate their project’s alignment with USDOT’s priorities, including workforce development and community engagement. The application deadline is August 14, 2024, and submissions must be made via a specified online platform, not Grants.gov. This funding initiative reflects the USDOT's commitment to modernizing transportation infrastructure through advanced technology and data-driven approaches.
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