Local technical assistance program; research; research

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) a $210,000 Project Grant under the Highway Training and Education program (CFDA 20.215) effective September 15, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2035. This award funds FDOT's Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP), which delivers training, technical assistance, and professional development services to local transportation agencies and tribal governments throughout Florida. The LTAP represents a core component of the Highway Training and Education program, designed to build workforce capacity and enhance the technical capabilities of smaller transportation entities that lack in-house expertise.

Under this 10-year award, FDOT will develop and deliver comprehensive training curricula, provide ongoing technical assistance, and facilitate technology transfer services to support local agencies in addressing transportation infrastructure challenges. The Local Technical Assistance Program is allocated to state departments of transportation through FHWA's competitive process, with participating states evaluated based on their demonstrated ability to staff, develop, and deliver effective training programs. FDOT's long-standing experience managing federal transportation grants and maintaining an active SAM.gov registration since 2005 positions the agency to effectively administer this workforce development initiative across Florida's local transportation community.