FAQ-Climate-Research-NOFO.pdf

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This document provides a notice of funding opportunity and questions and answers regarding a federal grant program for research on climate change and transportation. The funding opportunity is open to U.S.-based universities, research entities, national laboratories, and nonprofit organizations to conduct research projects over three years. Year one of each project would receive $2.5 million in federal funds, and years two and three would each receive an additional $2.5 million, subject to availability of funds. Interested parties can register for an informational webinar on October 27, 2023 at https://usdot.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_8xEHjvy5RqabkEo5PlMQ5w. The funding is assigned under the Department of Transportation's 20.946 federal grant program for research partnership on climate change and transportation. Awards will be administered through the Immediate Office of the Secretary of Transportation.

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NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023 RESEARCH

PARTNERSHIP ON CLIMATE CHANGE AND TRANSPORTATION

APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

During the open competition period, this document will be updated on an ongoing basis with new questions and answers as they arise.

Last updated: 10/2/2023

Question: Are non-U.S. based universities eligible to apply? (10/2/2023)

Answer: Only U.S.-based parties are eligible to apply. This competition is open to all eligible parties and their partnering organizations. Eligible parties include, but are not limited to, institutions of higher education, public research entities (e.g., University Affiliated Research Initiatives (UARCs), Federally Funded Research and Development Initiatives (FFRDCs), national laboratories, and similar entities), and private and 501(c)3 nonprofit research entities.

Are National Labs eligible to apply? (10/2/2023)

Answer: Yes, National Laboratories are eligible to apply.

Question: How do I register for the informational webinar on this funding opportunity? (10/2/2023)

Answer: A webinar to provide information and answer questions on this funding opportunity will be held Friday, October 27, 2023, at 2:30 PM Eastern Time. To join the Webinar, rsvp at https://usdot.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_8xEHjvy5RqabkEo5PlMQ5w.

Access to the audio portion of the Webinar can be accessed upon registration.

The Webinar will be recorded and posted on U.S. DOT's Website at https://www.transportation.gov/priorities/climate-and-sustainability/dot-climate-change-center. A Telephone Device for the Deaf (TDD) is available for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing at TBD.

Question: The first-year commitment is $2.5 M from Federal funds. The 2nd and the 3rd years will have $2.5M each year, or just $2.5 million for two years?

(10/2/2023)

Answer: Subject to availability of funds, years 2 and 3 would received an additional $2.5 million in Federal funds each year.

https://usdot.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_8xEHjvy5RqabkEo5PlMQ5w https://www.transportation.gov/priorities/climate-and-sustainability/dot-climate-change-center https://www.transportation.gov/priorities/climate-and-sustainability/dot-climate-change-center

NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023 RESEARCH PARTNERSHIP ON CLIMATE CHANGE AND TRANSPORTATION
APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

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