Closed · DOT-SMART-FY24-02 · CFDA 20.941 · Discretionary

FY24 SMART Grants Stage 2 Notice of Funding Opportunity

Federal grant opportunity posted by 69A345 Office of the Under Secretary for Policy, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$2M-$15M
Award range
Closed
Status
August 14, 2024
Close date
5
Expected awards

The verdict

FY24 SMART Grants Stage 2 Notice of Funding Opportunity is a closed discretionary listing from 69A345 Office of the Under Secretary for Policy that offered $2,000,000 -- $15,000,000 across 5 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$2M-$15M
award range
Closed
application status
5
expected awards
20.941
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - FY24 SMART Grants Stage 2 Notice of Funding Opportunity - is cataloged under number DOT-SMART-FY24-02 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 20.941, posted by 69A345 Office of the Under Secretary for Policy. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on July 15, 2024. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $2,000,000 -- $15,000,000. The agency has projected $50.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 5 awards. If the agency funds the expected 5 awards from the $50.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $10.0 million. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. 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 August 14, 2024. 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

$2,000,000 -- $15,000,000

Close Date

August 14, 2024

Applications must be submitted no later than Wednesday August 14, 2024, at 5:00 PM ET. Late applications will not be accepted.

Posted

July 15, 2024

Est. Total Funding

$50,000,000

Expected Awards

5

Instrument

Grant

Description

AGENCY: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology (OST-R), U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT or the Department)ACTION: Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), Assistance Listing (CFDA) #20.941SUMMARY: The purpose of this notice is to solicit applications for Stage Two Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) grants. Funds for the fiscal year (FY) 2024 SMART Grants Program are to be awarded on a competitive basis to prior 2022 Stage One recipients in order to implement the plans and prototypes previously developed in Stage One that will advance smart city or community technologies and systems to improve transportation efficiency and safety.Only recipients of SMART Stage One Planning and Prototyping Grants, or eligible entities designated by Stage One SMART recipients, awarded under the FY22 SMART Stage One NOFO, may apply for this Stage Two Implementation Grants.For this Notice of Funding Opportunity, the Draft Implementation Report completed by each Stage One Recipient will be assessed. Any applicant that is not required to submit a Draft Implementation Report between July-September 2024, as their period of performance began after October 1, 2023, will not be eligible to respond to this Notice of Funding Opportunity. US DOT anticipates multiple additional Stage Two NOFOs will be released in 2025 and 2026 which other SMART Stage One recipient will be eligible to apply for.

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

Thy H Nguyen Grantor Phone 202-875-0520

Key Dates

Posted July 15, 2024
Close Date August 14, 2024
Archive Date September 13, 2024
Last Updated July 15, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "FY24 SMART Grants Stage 2 Notice of Funding Opportunity", offered by 69A345 Office of the Under Secretary for Policy. It is associated with CFDA program 20.941. AGENCY: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology (OST-R), U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT or the Department)ACTION: Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), Assistance Listi...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on August 14, 2024. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $2,000,000 -- $15,000,000. Total estimated funding: $50,000,000. Expected number of awards: 5.
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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