Closed · DTOS59-RA-TDPFY2021 · CFDA 20.936 · Discretionary

Transportation Demonstration Program

Federal grant opportunity posted by DOT OSDBU, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$1M-$100M
Award range
Closed
Status
June 25, 2021
Close date
-
Expected awards

The verdict

Transportation Demonstration Program is a closed discretionary listing from DOT OSDBU that offered $1,000,000 -- $100,000,000. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$1M-$100M
award range
Closed
application status
20.936
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Transportation Demonstration Program - is cataloged under number DTOS59-RA-TDPFY2021 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 20.936, posted by DOT OSDBU. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on February 25, 2021 and last updated on May 10, 2021. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $1,000,000 -- $100,000,000. Cost sharing or matching funds are required, meaning applicants must contribute a portion of the project budget from non-federal sources, factor this into your financial plan before drafting the proposal. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on June 25, 2021. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$1,000,000 -- $100,000,000

Close Date

June 25, 2021

Posted

February 25, 2021

Instrument

Grant

Cost Sharing

Required

Description

The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Pub. L. 116-260, December 27, 2020) (“FY 2021 Appropriations Act”) appropriated $100 million to expand intermodal and multimodal freight and cargo transportation infrastructure, including airport development under chapter 471 of title 49, United States Code. The Transportation Demonstration Program is listed under Assistance Listing 20.936. See Section C of the program NOFO for a description of the limited eligibility under this program. The safe and efficient movement of freight is vital to the Nation’s economic growth and to the creation of well-paying jobs for millions of Americans. The national freight system comprises physical infrastructure or facilities, such as ports, waterways, airports, railroads, pipelines, roadways, and warehouses, as well as diverse carriers, shippers, and suppliers that use this infrastructure to transport goods. Intermodal or multimodal freight, which refer to a cargo that transfers from one transportation mode to at least one other transportation mode as the shipment moves from origin to destination, are an integral component of the freight system. The goal of the Transportation Demonstration Program is to fund projects that expand intermodal and multimodal freight and cargo transportation infrastructure. Projects funded under this program may augment existing intermodal and multimodal assets in close proximity with capital investments that strengthen the infrastructure connections. Funding may be used to eliminate artificial barriers and fill gaps that exist within current grant programs or to streamline connections between aviation, maritime, rail, and highway infrastructure and generate efficiencies in inventory and supply chain management. Due to the prescriptive project eligibility criteria in the FY 2021 Appropriations Act, the Department expects that eligibility under the program will be limited to very few applicants. Potential applicants should carefully review the eligibility criteria in Section C of the NOFO to assess whether the applicant is an eligible applicant and the project meets the statutory requirements.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

Shira Bergstein

Key Dates

Posted February 25, 2021
Close Date June 25, 2021
Archive Date July 25, 2021
Last Updated May 10, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Transportation Demonstration Program", offered by DOT OSDBU. It is associated with CFDA program 20.936. The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Pub. L. 116-260, December 27, 2020) (“FY 2021 Appropriations Act”) appropriated $100 million to expand intermodal and multimodal freight and cargo transporta...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on June 25, 2021. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $1,000,000 -- $100,000,000.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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