2023-2026 Accelerated Innovation Deployment (AID) Demonstration
ID: 350699Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

DOT Federal Highway Administration (DOT-FHWA)

Award Range

$100K - $1M

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/350699

Additional Information

https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/innovation/grants/
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is offering the 2023-2026 Accelerated Innovation Deployment (AID) Demonstration Grants, aimed at distributing up to $10 million in FY 2023 and $12.5 million annually for the following years. These competitive grants are designed to support state departments of transportation, Federal Land Management Agencies, and Tribal governments in implementing innovative technologies that enhance highway construction, improve safety, and promote sustainability, with a focus on projects across various phases of highway transportation. Applicants are required to demonstrate a technology readiness level of 7 or greater and must include a minimum of 20% non-federal funding as part of their cost-sharing mechanism. Interested parties should submit a Notice of Intent by December 12, 2023, with all applications due by January 23, 2024; for further details, contact Fawn Thompson at fawn.thompson@dot.gov or call 404-895-6229.

    Point(s) of Contact
    fawn.thompson@dot.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    NOFO_693JJ324NF-AIDDP_Final_12.6.2023
    NOFO_693JJ324NF-AIDDP_Final_12.6.2023 Amendment 1.pdf
    The amendment to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration's Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the 2023-2026 Accelerated Innovation Deployment Demonstration Grants updates the deadline for submitting a Notice of Intent to December 12, 2023. This submission is essential for the allocation of resources for application evaluations. All other terms of the NOFO remain unchanged.
    NOFO_693JJ324NF-AIDDP_Final_12.6.2023.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has announced the 2023-2026 Accelerated Innovation Deployment (AID) Demonstration Grants, aiming to distribute up to $10 million in FY 2023 and $12.5 million for each subsequent year. These competitive grants are designed to support state departments of transportation, Federal Land Management Agencies, and Tribal governments in adopting innovative technologies that enhance highway construction, improve safety, and promote sustainability. Applicants are encouraged to submit a Notice of Intent by December 12, 2023, and all applications must be electronically submitted by January 23, 2024. The funding focuses on projects that fall within various phases of highway transportation, including planning and construction, and must demonstrate a technology readiness level of 7 or greater. The grants require a cost-sharing mechanism, demanding a minimum of 20% non-federal funding. The grants also aim to support federal initiatives concerning safety, equity, workforce development, and climate resilience. The FHWA will not review applications in advance but offers technical assistance during the application process. Key dates and detailed submission guidelines emphasize the importance of early submissions and compliance with federal regulations, ensuring a streamlined application evaluation process.
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