Development and Deployment of Innovative Technologies for Concrete Pavements
ID: 353397Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

DOT Federal Highway Administration (DOT-FHWA)

Award Range

$400K - $5M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Transportation

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/353397

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    Description

    The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is offering a funding opportunity titled "Development and Deployment of Innovative Technologies for Concrete Pavements," with an estimated total funding of up to $5 million. This initiative aims to promote the rapid adoption of innovative technologies that enhance the design, construction, and performance of concrete pavements, focusing on sustainability, cost reduction, and improved user satisfaction. Eligible applicants, including public agencies, industry groups, and academic institutions, must provide a minimum 20% cost share and submit their proposals electronically via Grants.gov by May 20, 2024. For further inquiries, applicants can contact Freida Byrd at freida.byrd@dot.gov or Hector Santamaria at hector.santamaria@dot.gov, with awards anticipated to be announced in September 2024.

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    freida.byrd@dot.gov
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    693JJ324NF00013_NOFO_Concrete Pave 4-4-24.pdf
    693JJ324NF00013_NOFO_Concrete.pdf
    The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) 693JJ324NF00013, issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration, aims to fund the "Development and Deployment of Innovative Technologies for Concrete Pavements." The program, part of a long-standing initiative to enhance highway infrastructure, provides an estimated $5 million for one cooperative agreement targeted towards advancing new concrete technologies. Applicants must submit proposals by May 20, 2024, detailing their technical approaches and project management plans. The funding will support activities that promote innovative concrete materials and construction techniques, focusing on sustainability, cost reduction, performance enhancements, and effective technology transfer. The NOFO outlines six key work areas for funding applications, requiring a minimum 20% cost share from applicants. The evaluation process will consider the technical merit, management approach, and the applicant's experience. A successful proposal will involve stakeholder collaboration and comprehensive reporting throughout the project duration. This funding opportunity signifies the federal commitment to modernizing concrete pavement technologies while ensuring public safety and roadway efficiency. The anticipated award date is September 2024, following a thorough application review process.
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