Mobility equity research initiative

The Mobility Equity Research Initiative shall advance research and technology to expand accessibility and mobility for the American public. To achieve this, priority research areas include, but are not limited to, research proposals that support the

U.S. DOT seeks to fund a Mobility Equity Research Initiative that will advance research to support Administration efforts to create proportional impacts to all populations in a project area provide transportation solutions and decision making tool for more efficient investments.

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 501(c)3 nonprofit research entities.

Applicants must address mobility challenges and provide transportation solutions that connects communities and provide cost effective transportation network system. Funding award must be used according 2 CFR 200 policy specifically but not limited to Subpart E, Cost Principles of the uniform administrative requirements

Funding award must be used according 2 CFR 200 policy specifically but not limited to Subpart E, Cost Principles of the uniform administrative requirements

The period of performance will be up to 24 months. The period of performance will begin on the effective date of the award, as stated in the resulting grant agreement, and end on the period of performance end date that is listed in the signed grant agreement, unless extended.

The Government will evaluate applications on following criteria: MERIT: U.S. DOT will evaluate and rank the applications against the following technical evaluation criteria. These criteria are distinct from eligibility criteria (see Section C) that are addressed before an application is accepted for review. •Quality and Feasibility. The research center idea is well developed, with detail about how program activities will be carried out. The proposal includes a reasonable implementation timeline. •Innovation and Impact. The proposing organization and research center idea are well-positioned to advance innovative research with high potential for significant impact on policy or other decision-making regarding mobility equity.• Monitoring and Evaluation Plan. Applicant demonstrates it can measure success against key indicators and provides milestones to indicate progress toward goals outlined in the proposal. The program includes output and outcome indicators and shows how and when those will be measured. •Sustainability and User-orientation. Program activities will continue to have positive impact after the end of the program. Research is action-oriented and connected to potential end-users. •Support of Underserved Communities. Proposal shows clearly how the research initiative's activities will support disadvantaged and underserved communities in the area of equity mobility, such as research that informs or advances the following goals: as listed in the notice of funding opportunity

Proposals are evaluated by a panel of SMEs from within the Department and transportation practitioners on the basis of demonstrated ability toward the current goals of the Department. The final selection is made by the Secretary.

2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Opportunity Posted Location: Grants.gov Application Procedures Location: NOFO