Closed · 693JJ323NF00007 · CFDA 20.215 · Discretionary

2023 Work Zone Safety Grants

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

$250K-$2.5M
Award range
Closed
Status
July 17, 2023
Close date
10
Expected awards

The verdict

2023 Work Zone Safety Grants is a closed discretionary listing from DOT Federal Highway Administration that offered $250,000 -- $2,500,000 across 10 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$250K-$2.5M
award range
Closed
application status
10
expected awards
20.215
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - 2023 Work Zone Safety Grants - is cataloged under number 693JJ323NF00007 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 20.215, posted by DOT Federal Highway Administration. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on June 1, 2023 and last updated on July 13, 2023. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is $250,000 -- $2,500,000. The agency has projected $10.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 10 awards. If the agency funds the expected 10 awards from the $10.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $1.0 million. 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 July 17, 2023. 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

$250,000 -- $2,500,000

Close Date

July 17, 2023

Posted

June 1, 2023

Est. Total Funding

$10,000,000

Expected Awards

10

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Cost Sharing

Required

Description

NOFO AMENDMENT 1 (Posted 7/13/2023): The purpose of this amendment is to extend the submission deadline. Applications are now due for submission through grants.gov by 11:59PM (Eastern) on Monday, 7/17/2023. All other terms and conditions of the NOFO remain in full force and effect.--------- [END OF AMENDMENT 1] ---------BASE NOFO (Posted 6/1/2023)The FHWA hereby requests applications for assistance to result in the award of new Cooperative Agreements, entitled, “2023 Work Zone Safety Grant Program.”STATEMENT OF PURPOSEThe purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to solicit applications for the 2023 Work Zone Safety Grant Program and is expected to result in the distribution of up to $10 million in Federal funding to award up to 10 grants or cooperative agreements. The actual amount available to be awarded under this notice will be subject to the availability of funds. The purpose of these proposed awards is to provide funding to qualified, eligible applicants to conduct training nationally for a wide range of workers on the prevention of injuries and fatalities in highway and roadway work zones, develop guidelines on work zone safety and operational issues and best practices that will assist State and local government transportation agencies and other entities in improving work zone safety, and to provide training based on these guidelines.PROGRAM GOALS, WORK AREAS, & SUGGESTED TOPICSThe goals of the Work Zone Safety Grant Program are to support the development of guidelines and the provision of training to enhance highway work zone safety. Areas of emphasis for this program expansion include:Implementation of products already completed under the program;Strategic extension on provision of existing training; andContinued identification of gaps in available training and guidance and provisions to address these gaps.Work Zone Safety Grant Recipients shall perform tasks within the following work areas (hereafter referred to as “AREAS”), making use of, and building on, the products already developed under this program as appropriate: AREA 1. Highway Work Zone Worker Safety Training;AREA 2. Highway Work Zone Safety Guidelines Development; and AREA 3. Highway Work Zone Safety Guidelines Training. IMPORTANT NOTE: Please refer to the "Related Documents" tab for the full text of this NOFO.

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.

View on Grants.gov

Agency Contact

Ryan J Buck

Key Dates

Posted June 1, 2023
Close Date July 17, 2023
Archive Date August 16, 2023
Last Updated July 13, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "2023 Work Zone Safety Grants", offered by DOT Federal Highway Administration. It is associated with CFDA program 20.215. NOFO AMENDMENT 1 (Posted 7/13/2023): The purpose of this amendment is to extend the submission deadline. Applications are now due for submission through grants.gov by 11:59PM (Eastern) on Monday, 7/17...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on July 17, 2023. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $250,000 -- $2,500,000. Total estimated funding: $10,000,000. Expected number of awards: 10.
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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