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University Transportation Centers Program FY 2025 NOFO

69A355 Research and Technology

UTCOPENCOMP2025

DOT-RITA

General Information

$33,000,000
Est. Program Funding:
February 20, 2026
Closing Date:
5
Expected No. of Awards
$3,000,000
Award Ceiling

Opportunity Number:
UTCOPENCOMP2025

Owning Agency:
DOT-RITA

Opportunity Category:
Discretionary (D)

Synopsis

In 2023, the U.S. Department of Transportation selected through competition 35 University Transportation Centers Program grants authorized by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 to receive funds from Federal Fiscal Years 2022-2026. Now five of those UTCs are available again for a new competitive selection. These grants will receive three annual increments of funding totaling $33 million and will operate from 2026 to 2030, to establish and operate a university transportation center to advance transportation expertise and technology, provide for a critical multimodal transportation knowledge base out of the Department of Transportation, and address critical workforce needs and educate the next generation of transportation leaders.

Response Date Feb 20, 2026 12:00:00 AM EST
Posting Date Dec 22, 2025 12:00:00 AM EST
Archive Date Mar 22, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Award Ceiling 3,000,000
Award Floor 1,900,000
Cost Sharing Yes

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education
Additional Info on Eligibility: N/a

Additional Information

Agency Name Amy Stearns University Program Specialist
Link to Additional Information: N/a
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: GrantSolutions Help Desk
Phone: 202-366-4957

CFDA Program(s)

  • 20.701: University Transportation Centers Program
   

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