FY 2025 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Technology Transfer (T2) Program

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is offering $5 million in funding through a competitive cooperative agreement for a new FY 2025 Technology Transfer (T2) Program. This opportunity, announced in the Technology Transfer (T2) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), is open to a variety of applicant types including higher education institutions, for-profit organizations, small businesses, tribal governments, and nonprofits. The program aims to facilitate the deployment of FTA-funded research findings and promote early adoption of transit innovations. Key requirements include developing processes for research deployment, supporting commercialization of U.S.-developed technologies, and overcoming adoption barriers. Applicants must submit a detailed proposal by February 11, 2025, which will be evaluated based on factors such as technical approach, qualifications, and past performance.

The available funding for this cooperative agreement comes from FY 2022-2024 Public Transportation Innovation Program funds under 49 U.S.C. 5312. There is no cost-sharing requirement, though applicants are encouraged to provide matching funds. The selected recipient will be expected to coordinate quarterly with FTA and demonstrate experience in technology transfer, digital repository management, and program administration at the national level. Projects are expected to be performed at transit agencies and research institutions across the United States.