transportation · DOT-FHWA

Accelerated Innovation Deployment (AID) Demonstration

DOT Federal Highway Administration · FHWA-2013-0048

Closed

Award Range

$50K – $1.0M

Total Program Funding

$30.0M

Expected Awards

Deadline

September 30, 2016

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Accelerated Innovation Deployment (AID) Demonstration. DOT Federal Highway Administration . The AID Demonstration provides incentive funding for eligible entities to accelerate the implementation and adoption of innovation in highway transportation. The Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) published on February 19, 2014 (https://federalregister.gov/a/2014-03452) requests grant... $50,000-$1,000,000 per award; $30,000,000 total program funding; ~50 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Other eligible entities, State governments, Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments

Who Should NOT Apply

Individuals and organizations outside the specified eligible types

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Entities eligible to apply (Applicants) are State DOTs, Federal Land Management Agencies, and tribal governments
•Cost sharing/matching required
•Deadline: 2016-09-30

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Budget for cost-sharing match. Demonstrate institutional commitment and matching funds clearly in your proposal.

Competitiveness: Moderate to high — federal grants are always competitive

What This Grant Funds

The AID Demonstration provides incentive funding for eligible entities to accelerate the implementation and adoption of innovation in highway transportation. The Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) published on February 19, 2014 (https://federalregister.gov/a/2014-03452) requests grant applications for the AID Demonstration and provides selection criteria, application requirements, and technical assistance with Grants.gov during the grant solicitation period.

Attachments

PDF

Blank template that may be used for project narrative

aid_demo_project_narrative_template.docx

PDF

Information as reference for completing application

aid_demo_application_information_feb.docx

PDF

Federal Register Notice

fed_register_fhwa-2013-0048.pdf

Who Can Apply

Entities eligible to apply (Applicants) are State DOTs, Federal Land Management Agencies, and tribal governments. Consistent with other FHWA funding provided to tribes, federally recognized tribes identified on the list of Indian Entities Recognized and Eligible to Receive Services from the Bureau of Indian Affairs (published at 77 FR 47868) are eligible to apply. Metropolitan planning organizations and local governments may apply through State DOTs as subrecipients.

Eligible Applicant Types

Other (see NOFO for details)State GovernmentsFederally Recognized Tribal Governments

Funding Details

Minimum Award: $50K
Maximum Award: $1.0M
Total Program Funding: $30.0M
Expected Number of Awards: 50
Cost Sharing Required?: Yes
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: February 19, 2014

Application Deadline: September 30, 2016 (0 days remaining)

Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis. Please see program information for eligibility requirements on www.fhwa.dot.gov/accelerating/grants

Agency Contact

Fawn Thompson Program Manager Phone 202-366-2169

fawn.thompson@dot.gov

Ready to apply?

View the full NOFO and submit your application on Grants.gov

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