Support of the American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Innovation Management (AIM) Program
ID: 358189Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

DOT Federal Highway Administration (DOT-FHWA)

Award Range

$0 - $2M

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/358189
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration is offering a funding opportunity of up to $1.8 million through a Cooperative Agreement to support the American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) in its Innovation Management (AIM) Program. This initiative aims to advance innovation deployment activities under the Every Day Counts (EDC) initiative and foster a culture of innovation within the highway community, specifically targeting the surface transportation sector. Eligible applicants are limited to AASHTO, which must provide matching funds as federal funding will cover up to 80% of project costs. Applications are due by February 3, 2025, and interested parties can contact Robert S. Miller at rob.miller@dot.gov or by phone at 202-366-9167 for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    rob.miller@dot.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    693JJ325NF00006_NOFO.pdf
    The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announces a funding opportunity of up to $1.8 million for the American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) to support its Innovation Management (AIM) Program over a five-year period. Applications must be submitted by February 3, 2025. The purpose of this cooperative agreement is to foster innovation within the surface transportation sector and support initiatives like the Every Day Counts (EDC) program, which aims to accelerate the adoption of proven, yet underutilized, innovative practices among state and local transportation agencies. Eligible applicants are limited to AASHTO, and federal funding will cover up to 80% of project costs, requiring matching funds. The document outlines specific tasks for AASHTO, including stakeholder outreach, market readiness acceleration of innovations, and the advancement of a culture of innovation. Detailed reporting and communication requirements are specified, along with criteria for evaluating applications based on program and administration goals, technical approach, staffing, and experience. This NOFO reflects federal priorities for improving transportation efficiency, safety, and sustainability.
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