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University Transportation Centers Program FY 2025 NOFO

69A355 Research and Technology · UTCOPENCOMP2025

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Award Range

$1.9M$3.0M

Total Program Funding

$33.0M

Expected Awards

5

Deadline

February 13, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

University Transportation Centers Program FY 2025 NOFO. 69A355 Research and Technology. In 2023, the U.S. Department of Transportation selected through competition 35 University Transportation Centers Program grants authorized by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 to receive funds from Federal Fiscal Years 2022-2026. Now five of... $1,900,000-$3,000,000 per award; $33,000,000 total program funding; ~5 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Private universities/colleges, Public universities/colleges

Who Should NOT Apply

Individuals and organizations outside the specified eligible types

Key Requirements (Plain English)

  • Cost sharing/matching required
  • Deadline: 2026-02-13

💡 GrantQuick Tip

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

Competitiveness: Very high — extremely limited awards available

What This Grant Funds

In 2023, the U.S. Department of Transportation selected through competition 35 University Transportation Centers Program grants authorized by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 to receive funds from Federal Fiscal Years 2022-2026. Now five of those UTCs are available again for a new competitive selection. These grants will receive three annual increments of funding totaling $33 million and will operate from 2026 to 2030, to establish and operate a university transportation center to advance transportation expertise and technology, provide for a critical multimodal transportation knowledge base out of the Department of Transportation, and address critical workforce needs and educate the next generation of transportation leaders.

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Who Can Apply

Eligible Applicant Types

Private Colleges & UniversitiesPublic Colleges & Universities

Funding Details

Minimum Award
$1.9M
Maximum Award
$3.0M
Total Program Funding
$33.0M
Expected Number of Awards
5
Cost Sharing Required?
Yes
Funding Instrument
grant

Key Dates

Posted: December 22, 2025
Application Deadline: February 13, 2026 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

Hamid Ghasemi, Acting Director University Transportation Centers Program Phone 202-366-3994

hamid.ghasemi@dot.gov

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