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Eligible: Businesses, Education, Local Government, Nonprofits, Special Purpose Districts

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$10,000,000 - $10,000,000

Bus Safety and Accessibility Research Competitive Program

From US Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA)

The strategic goal for this program is to make existing and new buses safer for their operators and vulnerable road users, and safer and more accessible for their passengers. The Bus Safety and Accessibility Research Program seeks proposals to research standard bus designs, safety innovations and systems, and bus compartments that support these safety and accessibility goals. Additionally, this NOFO will require the development of detailed design specifications and production of a prototype that is available through a retrofit on existing buses and for installation in new buses.

  • Overview

    • Type

      Grant

    • Title

      Bus Safety and Accessibility Research Competitive Program

    • Source

      US Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA)

    • Federal or State

      Federal

    • Total Amount

      $10,000,000

    • Number of Awards

      1

    • Award Range

      $10,000,000 - $10,000,000

    • Cost Share

      Yes

    • Status

      Active

  • Eligibility

    • Audience

      Businesses, Education, Local Government, Nonprofits, Special Purpose Districts

    • Sector

      Transportation

    • Activity

      Planning, Program Implementation, Program Management, Research & Development

    • Eligibility

      Eligible applicants are encouraged to identify one or more project partners with a substantial interest and involvement in the project to participate in the implementation of the project.

    • Location

      National

  • Application Process

  • Important Dates

    • Application Open Date

      Nov 18, 2024

    • Application Close Date

      Jan 17, 2025

    • Application Close Time

      8:59 PM PST

  • Resources & Contacts

    • Contact

      Maria Roell, maria.roell@dot.gov

    • Resources

      The November 18 Federal Register Notice contains errors regarding requirements and forms for applicants. For complete application information, see the Bus Safety NOFO required application materials.pdf in the “related documents” folder.
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