Cooperative Agreement DC2026007
- Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded a $7.03M cooperative agreement to the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) on September 18, 2025, under the Public Transportation Innovation program (CFDA 20.530) to support the Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP). The agreement extends through May 31, 2030, and funds NAS's Transportation Research Board to serve as secretariat for TCRP operations in Washington, DC. Under this cooperative agreement, NAS...
- This $6,716,026 Cooperative Agreement award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Public Transportation Innovation program (CFDA 20.530) supports the activities of the Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) conducted by the National Academy of Sciences (NAS). The objective of the TCRP is to identify and prioritize transit research and development needs, facilitate collaboration among various transit stakeholders, and disseminate research findings to improve public...
- This federal Cooperative Agreement award, provided by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Public Transportation Innovation program (CFDA 20.530), supports the Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) conducted by the National Academy of Sciences (NAS). The TCRP aims to identify transit research needs, facilitate stakeholder engagement, and disseminate findings to improve public transportation practices and performance. The $6,891,389 award, spanning August 2024 to July 2029,...
- Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary The National Academy of Sciences received a $250,000 Cooperative Agreement from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Technical Assistance and Workforce Development program (CFDA 20.531), effective December 10, 2025, through November 30, 2026. The award funds the Transportation Research Board's (TRB) core technical activities program, which serves as a primary forum for addressing issues of concern to the FTA and its stakeholders while...
- Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded a $2.75 million Cooperative Agreement to the Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) under the Technical Assistance and Workforce Development program (CFDA 20.531) effective December 29, 2025, through December 31, 2026. The award funds the Coordinating Council on Access and Mobility Technical Assistance Center (CCAM-TAC), which delivers customized technical assistance, training, and support...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) awarded the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) a $500,000 Project Grant under the Railroad Research and Development program (CFDA 20.313) effective September 1, 2025, with a completion date of January 31, 2029. Administration of the program will be conducted at the NAS Keck Center in Washington, DC, with individual research projects potentially undertaken at research facilities throughout the United States. Based on the...
- Cooperative Agreement Summary The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) awarded a $379.6 million Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) under the National Railroad Passenger Corporation Grants program (CFDA 20.315), effective October 1, 2025, through January 31, 2029. This agreement funds Amtrak's operational and capital activities focused on maintaining safe, efficient intercity passenger rail service on the Northeast Corridor (NEC) and related national...
- Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) awarded a $427.7 million Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) under the National Railroad Passenger Corporation Grants program (CFDA 20.315), effective October 1, 2025, through January 31, 2029. This cooperative agreement funds Amtrak's continued safe and efficient operation of the National Network (NN), which encompasses state-supported and long-distance intercity passenger...
- The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded a $1,710,239.44 cooperative agreement to the Community Transportation Association of America under the Technical Assistance and Workforce Development federal grant program (CFDA 20.531) for the period of April 2, 2021 through September 30, 2022. The award supports the National Center for Mobility Management II Year 3 to provide technical assistance and training to increase transportation options and access to services for...
- Federal Cooperative Agreement Award Summary The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) received a $1.0 million cooperative agreement awarded on August 25, 2025, by the Department of Transportation's Immediate Office of the Secretary under the Asset Concessions and Innovative Finance Assistance program (CFDA 20.945). The three-year award, with performance completion scheduled for August 24, 2028, funds expert services to support the evaluation and development of public-private partnership...
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded a $7.21 million Cooperative Agreement to the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) on June 25, 2026, under the Public Transportation Innovation program (CFDA 20.530) to support the Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP). The award, which extends through May 31, 2031, funds TCRP's core operations and research activities, with NAS serving as the secretariat organization. TCRP conducts applied research and produces reports, tools, and disseminates findings designed to solve operational challenges and introduce innovations across the public transportation industry, addressing a broad spectrum of concerns including vehicle technology, facilities, maintenance, human resources, funding mechanisms, and planning strategies. Under this award, NAS organizes and manages TCRP's annual research solicitation process, establishes research priorities in coordination with transit operators, local government officials, construction organizations, financiers, and community representatives, and facilitates the identification and investigation of near-term transit problems requiring research and development solutions. The program's outputs support transit providers, riders, and the general public by advancing transportation practice and performance through evidence-based research dissemination and coordination with federal transit research initiatives. Performance activities are conducted at NAS's principal place of performance in Washington, DC.Cooperative Agreement Summary
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $7.2m | 6/25/26 |