National Academy of Sciences - Core Program Services for a Highway Research, Development, and Technology Program
ID: 355251Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

DOT Federal Highway Administration (DOT-FHWA)

Award Range

$7M - $7M

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/355251
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration is offering a cooperative agreement for the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) to provide core program services for a Highway Research, Development, and Technology Program. This sole source opportunity is specifically designed to support the Transportation Research Board (TRB) within NAS, following a previous cooperative agreement, and aims to enhance highway research and technology initiatives. The total funding amount for this award is set at $7 million, with a submission deadline for applications on August 6, 2024. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Sarah E. Tarpgaard at sarah.tarpgaard@dot.gov or by phone at 202-493-3225.

    Point(s) of Contact
    sarah.tarpgaard@dot.gov
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