Who is eligible to apply...
For the programs's competitive grants, public and private nonprofit institutions of higher learning that offer baccalaureate or higher degrees related to transportation, have established transportation research programs, and are accredited by one of the six regional accrediting associations in the United States. The grant recipients must have established surface transportation programs encompassing several modes of transportation with regularly budgeted institutional funds of at least $200,000 per year. Participation in the program by minority colleges and universities is encouraged. For non- competitive grants, limited to those public and private nonprofit institutions of higher learning designated in 49 U.S.C. 5505(j).
Credentials/Documentation
A formal application outlining in detail how the institution meets program mission and goals; proposed management of the center; detailed delineation of organization, staff, faculty, and budget. Costs are determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-21. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87.
Note:This is a brief description of the credentials or documentation required prior to, or along with, an application for assistance.
About this section:
This section indicates who can apply to the Federal government for assistance and the criteria the potential applicant must satisfy.
For example, individuals may be eligible for research grants, and the criteria to be satisfied may be that they have a professional or scientific degree,
3 years of research experience, and be a citizen of the United States. Universities, medical schools, hospitals, or State and local governments may also be eligible.
Where State governments are eligible, the type of State agency will be indicated (State welfare agency or State agency on aging) and the criteria that they
must satisfy.
Certain federal programs (e.g., the Pell Grant program which provides grants to students) involve intermediate levels of application processing, i.e., applications
are transmitted through colleges or universities that are neither the direct applicant nor the ultimate beneficiary. For these programs,
the criteria that the intermediaries must satisfy are also indicated, along with intermediaries who are not eligible.