Opportunity Information: Apply for 693JJ318NF00002
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), under the U.S. Department of Transportation, offered a competitive discretionary funding opportunity to award one Cooperative Agreement titled "Advancing Concrete Pavement Technology Solutions" (Funding Opportunity Number 693JJ318NF00002; CFDA 20.200). The effort is designed to advance FHWA's ongoing Pavement Technology Program by helping move innovative concrete pavement technologies from development into real-world use, with the larger goal of improving pavement performance across the country. A major emphasis of the opportunity is technology development and technology transfer, meaning the work is not only about creating or refining new approaches, but also about packaging them in a way that State transportation agencies can readily adopt.
The core deliverables described in the notice center on practical tools and guidance aimed at State DOTs. This includes producing documents, methods, and other implementation-focused resources that strengthen knowledge and decision-making around concrete materials, concrete pavement design, construction practices, and maintenance strategies. In plain terms, the funded organization would be expected to help FHWA and States close the gap between research and day-to-day pavement engineering by translating innovation into standardized guidance, usable tools, and clearer best practices that can be deployed broadly.
The maximum potential award amount listed was $6,994,330, with FHWA expecting to make a single award. Because the funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement, recipients should generally anticipate substantial involvement from FHWA during performance, such as collaboration on technical direction, coordination on deliverables, and alignment with FHWA program priorities, rather than operating as independently as under a typical grant.
Cost sharing is mandatory. The Federal share may cover up to 80 percent of total project costs, and it cannot exceed that level. The remaining portion must come from non-federal sources, establishing a minimum required match of 20 percent. FHWA also signaled that, while not required, proposing a higher non-federal match could be viewed favorably, and it specifically noted that offering up to 50 percent in non-federal matching contributions may be considered desirable when feasible. The notice clarifies that "cost of the project" means the combined total of federal funds plus the non-federal share, so applicants must structure budgets to keep the federal portion at or below the 80 percent cap.
The opportunity was posted on December 4, 2017, with an original application deadline of February 15, 2018. Eligibility is described broadly as "Others" with further clarification referenced in the NOFO's eligibility section, indicating that applicants would need to consult the full notice language to confirm whether their organization type qualifies and whether any specific conditions apply.Apply for 693JJ318NF00002
- The Department of Transportation, DOT Federal Highway Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Advancing Concrete Pavement Technology Solutions" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.200.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 04, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 15, 2018. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $6,994,330.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Advancing Concrete Pavement Technology Solutions".
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity was offered by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under the U.S. Department of Transportation.
What type of funding opportunity is this?
This is a competitive discretionary funding opportunity, and FHWA planned to award it through a Cooperative Agreement.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 693JJ318NF00002.
What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 20.200.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The effort is designed to advance FHWA's ongoing Pavement Technology Program by helping move innovative concrete pavement technologies from development into real-world use, with the larger goal of improving pavement performance nationwide.
What is the major emphasis of the work?
A major emphasis is technology development and technology transfer. That means the work is not only about creating or refining new approaches, but also about packaging them so State transportation agencies can readily adopt them.
Who are the intended end users of the deliverables?
The core deliverables are aimed at supporting State Departments of Transportation (State DOTs) by strengthening knowledge and decision-making around concrete pavement-related practices.
What kinds of deliverables are expected?
The notice describes deliverables centered on practical, implementation-focused resources, including documents, methods, and tools intended to support adoption by States. These resources are meant to strengthen guidance and decision-making related to:
- Concrete materials
- Concrete pavement design
- Construction practices
- Maintenance strategies
Is the work more research-focused or implementation-focused?
Based on the description provided, the emphasis is strongly implementation-focused. The goal is to help close the gap between research and day-to-day pavement engineering by translating innovation into standardized guidance, usable tools, and clearer best practices that can be deployed broadly.
How many awards did FHWA expect to make?
FHWA expected to make a single award under this opportunity.
What is the maximum potential award amount?
The maximum potential award amount listed was $6,994,330.
What does it mean that the funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement?
Because this is a Cooperative Agreement, recipients should generally anticipate substantial involvement from FHWA during performance. This can include collaboration on technical direction, coordination on deliverables, and alignment with FHWA program priorities, rather than operating independently as might be expected under a typical grant.
Is cost sharing (matching) required?
Yes. Cost sharing is mandatory for this opportunity.
What is the maximum federal share allowed?
The federal share may cover up to 80 percent of total project costs, and it cannot exceed 80 percent.
What is the minimum non-federal match required?
The remaining portion must come from non-federal sources, establishing a minimum required match of 20 percent.
Could proposing a higher match improve competitiveness?
FHWA indicated that, while not required, proposing a higher non-federal match could be viewed favorably. The notice specifically mentioned that offering up to 50 percent in non-federal matching contributions may be considered desirable when feasible.
How is "cost of the project" defined for cost sharing purposes?
The notice clarifies that the "cost of the project" means the combined total of federal funds plus the non-federal share. Applicants must structure budgets so the federal portion stays at or below the 80 percent cap.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on December 4, 2017.
What was the original application deadline?
The original application deadline was February 15, 2018.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described broadly as "Others", with further clarification referenced in the NOFO's eligibility section. Applicants would need to consult the full notice language to confirm whether their organization type qualifies and whether any specific conditions apply.
Where should an applicant look for the exact eligibility details?
The information provided indicates that additional eligibility clarification is contained in the NOFO's eligibility section. The full notice language should be reviewed to confirm eligibility and any specific requirements.
What is the broader outcome FHWA is trying to achieve with this award?
The broader outcome is to improve pavement performance across the country by accelerating the transition of innovative concrete pavement technologies into real-world practice through tools, guidance, and technology transfer that State DOTs can adopt.
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