FY24 Stage 1 SMART Grants Notice of Funding Opportunity
ID: 354130Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

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

Award Range

$250K - $2M

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/354130

Additional Information

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

    The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is inviting applications for the FY24 Stage 1 SMART Grants, aimed at funding innovative projects that enhance transportation efficiency and safety through advanced smart city technologies. The program will allocate approximately $50 million in competitive grants to eligible applicants, including state and local governments, Tribal authorities, public transit agencies, and metropolitan planning organizations, with a focus on projects that utilize connected vehicles and intelligent infrastructure. Successful proposals should demonstrate novel solutions, incorporate performance measurement, and engage with communities, particularly those addressing transportation insecurity and supporting disadvantaged populations. Applications must be submitted via the Valid Eval system by 5:00 PM ET on July 12, 2024, and further details can be obtained by contacting Thy H Nguyen at 202-875-0520 or via email at thy.nguyen@dot.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    thy.nguyen@dot.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    SMART FY24 Stage 1 NOFO_Final.pdf
    SMART.pdf
    The FY24 Stage 1 SMART Grants Notice of Funding Opportunity aims to solicit applications for Planning and Prototyping grants under the Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) initiative by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT). Approximately $50 million is available for competitive grants focused on innovative smart city projects that enhance transportation efficiency and safety. Eligible applicants include state governments, local authorities, Tribal governments, transit agencies, and metropolitan planning organizations. Projects must utilize advanced technologies such as connected vehicles and intelligent infrastructure, and proposals that demonstrate novel solutions are prioritized. The application process requires a detailed proposal, including a project narrative, budget, and relevant applicant information, to be submitted via Valid Eval by July 12, 2024. Performance measurement and community engagement are integral parts of successful applications, particularly those aiming to address issues of transportation insecurity and support disadvantaged communities. Ultimately, this program seeks to foster advanced transportation technologies that provide significant community benefits and address modern transportation challenges while promoting equity and sustainability.
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