Exploratory Advanced Research (EAR) Program
Active
- Assistance listing
- 20.221
- Agency
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Federal Highway Administration
Department of Transportation
- Grant awards
- Not on record
Program facts
- Also known as
- EAR Program
- Treasury account
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- 69-8083-0-7-401
Program details come from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Updated .
About this program
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) administers the Exploratory Advanced Research (EAR) Program (CFDA 20.221) to fund longer-term, higher-risk transportation research with potential for breakthrough improvements to planning, building, renewing, and operating transportation systems, with the most recent NOFO available at Grants.gov reference 353650.
EAR funds research across six priority areas: highway infrastructure materials, health effects, safety, environment, system condition and performance monitoring, and hour-to-hour operational decision support. Awards have historically been distributed through competitively awarded grants and cooperative agreements evaluated through merit review. The program operates on a competitive cycle with opportunities posted to Grants.gov; applicants must consult each NOFO for specific credentials, documentation requirements, and submission procedures.
The most recent EAR NOFO (693JJ324NF00008) established these parameters: estimated funding of up to $250,000 per award, anticipated 8–10 awards per cycle, cooperative agreement structure with mandatory 20 percent or greater cost-sharing from recipients, and project periods of up to two years. Award obligations are contingent on funding availability; the government reserves the right to make no awards. The source does not provide recent grant award data, portfolio concentration figures, or a current opportunity due date; the Grants.gov reference link should be consulted for the present solicitation status and timeline. Prospective applicants should verify current funding availability and NOFO parameters directly on Grants.gov, as all terms and conditions are specified in the posted notice of funding opportunity.
Objective and description
- Objective
EAR is an enhanced program to address longer-term, higher-risk research, including 1) highway infrastructure materials, 2) health effects, 3) safety, 4) environment, 5) system condition and performance monitoring, and 6) hour-to hour operational dec
- Description
Federal legislation establishes an Exploratory Advanced Research (EAR) Program to address longer term, higher risk, breakthrough research with the potential for dramatic, long-term improvements to transportation systems in planning, building, renewing, and operating safe, congestion-free, and environmentally sound transportation facilities.
Eligibility
- Credentials and documentation
EAR funds have traditionally been made available via competitive funding opportunities posted to Grants.gov. In all prior instances, all required credentials and documentation will be specified in the notice(s) of funding opportunit(y/ies) as made available on Grants.gov.
- Uses of assistance
"EAR Program funds have historically been awarded through competitively awarded grants or cooperative agreements following a merit review process. The review and selection process for the most recent NOFO can be found in Grants.gov at this link: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/353650."
- Length and time phasing of assistance
"Information concerning time limitations associated with funding such as obligation or expenditure deadlines will be specified in the notice(s) of funding opportunit(y/ies) as made available on Grants.gov. The most recent EAR Program NOFO included the following anticipated parameters for funding amounts, number of awards, and project duration: Previous EAR NOFO (693JJ324NF00008): 1. FUNDING The estimated amount of funding available per award under this NOFO is up to $250,000. *Please note that this NOFO is subject to availability of funding. The Government's obligation under any resulting award is contingent upon the availability of funding. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are available and obligated to an award. The Government reserves the right to make no awards under this NOFO. 2. ANTICIPATED NUMBER OF AWARDS The Government anticipates making 8-10 awards as a result of this NOFO. 3. TYPE OF AWARD The planned award type is a cooperative agreement with cost-sharing of 20 percent or more. 4. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE The award period of performance is anticipated to be up to two years."
How to apply
- Application procedure
"EAR Program funds have historically been awarded through competitively awarded grants or cooperative agreements following a merit review process. The review and selection process for the most recent NOFO can be found in Grants.gov at this link: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/353650."
- Criteria for selecting proposals
"EAR Program funds have historically been awarded through competitively awarded grants or cooperative agreements following a merit review process. The review and selection process for the most recent NOFO can be found in Grants.gov at this link: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/353650."
- Award procedure
"EAR Program funds have historically been awarded through competitively awarded grants or cooperative agreements following a merit review process. The review and selection process for the most recent NOFO can be found in Grants.gov at this link: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/353650."
Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 20.221?
Assistance Listing 20.221 is Exploratory Advanced Research (EAR) Program, a federal grant program run by Federal Highway Administration (Department of Transportation).
What is the CFDA number for Exploratory Advanced Research (EAR) Program?
Its CFDA number is 20.221: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
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