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Interdisciplinary Transportation Law and Policy Technology Training Development Grant

This is a narrowly targeted 24-month cooperative agreement for a current DOT-funded University Transportation Center (UTC) with a consortium of one or more academic, nonprofit, or for-profit entities. The selected applicant must research and prioritize developments in AI, automated vehicles, and digital infrastructure supporting automation; create three distinct training products for congressional/support staff, elected leaders and policymakers, and law students; conduct regional pilots; and transfer materials for future use. One $600,000 award is expected, and cost share is required, although the packet does not state match terms.

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Potential award

$600,000

Time remaining

6 days

Application load

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Does your proposed work directly align with Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Transportation, Research?

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Plain-English explanation

This is a narrowly targeted 24-month cooperative agreement for a current DOT-funded University Transportation Center (UTC) with a consortium of one or more academic, nonprofit, or for-profit entities. The selected applicant must research and prioritize developments in AI, automated vehicles, and digital infrastructure supporting automation; create three distinct training products for congressional/support staff, elected leaders and policymakers, and law students; conduct regional pilots; and transfer materials for future use. One $600,000 award is expected, and cost share is required, although the packet does not state match terms.

Editorial analysis

What the funder is trying to accomplish

OST-R intends to bridge the knowledge gap between fast-changing transportation technologies and policymakers, lawmakers, legal counsel, and future transportation-policy lawyers. The project is intended to pair research and prioritization of AI, automated vehicles, and digital infrastructure supporting automation with instructional development, pilot delivery, and transfer of materials for future use.

Editorial analysis

Strong-fit project signals

The applicant is a current DOT-funded UTC and can document a consortium involving one or more entities from academia, nonprofit, or for-profit organizations. The proposed work is explicitly structured around the three required products: a one-day course for congressional and support staff, a one-hour Executive Briefing for elected leaders and policymakers, and a full-semester curriculum for law students planning to work in transportation policy. The proposal connects research and prioritization of AI, automated vehicles, and digital infrastructure supporting automation to audience-specific instructional materials. The work plan includes regional pilot training sessions and a defined transfer of materials for future use. The applicant can show a feasible approach to deliver the stated scope over 24 months within the $600,000 award amount while meeting the required cost-share obligation. Feasibility is an inferred fit consideration, not a published evaluation criterion.

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What reviewers may prioritize

The packet provides no formal evaluation criteria or scoring weights. It is reasonable to infer that reviewers will look for credible execution of the stated scope: UTC/consortium eligibility, a method to prioritize the named technology areas, differentiated products for the three named audiences, regional pilot delivery, material transfer, and a feasible cost-share-backed project plan. These are inferred implementation priorities, not confirmed review criteria.

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What this grant funds

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology (OST-R) is announcing a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Interdisciplinary Transportation Law and Policy Technology Training Development program. This 24-month cooperative agreement aims to bridge the critical knowledge gap between fast-changing transportation technologies and our Nation's policymakers, lawmakers, and legal counsel.

The primary objective of this program is to research, prioritize, and provide instructional materials on rapidly developing transportation technologies, specifically artificial intelligence (AI), automated vehicles (AV), and the digital infrastructure supporting automation. The selected applicant will be responsible for developing three distinct educational tools: a one-day training course for congressional and support staff, a one-hour Executive Briefing for busy elected leaders and policymakers, and a full-semester curriculum for law students planning to work in transportation policy. The project will culminate in regional pilot training sessions and the transfer of materials for future use.

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Award range
$600,000
Total program funding
$600,000
Expected awards
1
Geography
National
Cost share
Required
Assistance listing
Not specified

Mission alignment

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Geographic fit

National

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Working plan

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Requirements captured

Other requirements
Eligible applicants are current DOT-funded University Transportation Centers (UTC) with a consortia of one or more entities from academia, non-profit, or for-profit organizations.
Submission system
Grants.gov
Attachments
NOFO Informational Slide Deck, Final NOFO - Law and Policy, Frequently Asked Question v1, NOFO Additional Q&A
Contact
Kelley C Severns Special Projects Manager · kelley.severns@dot.gov · 2029342655

Official deadline

August 28, 2026

High effort based on requirements currently captured.

  1. Draft the narrative and detailed budget.

  2. Finalize project design, outcomes, and supporting evidence.

  3. Confirm eligibility, registrations, partners, and internal approval.

  4. Submit early and preserve the confirmation receipt.

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Source
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Last checked
8/21/2026, 9:01:50 AM
Content updated
8/12/2026, 9:34:32 AM
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Quick answersFrequently asked questionsGet concise answers about Interdisciplinary Transportation Law and Policy Technology Training Development Grant.
Is Interdisciplinary Transportation Law and Policy Technology Training Development Grant currently open?

Yes, based on the latest source record. The deadline is August 28, 2026, with 6 days remaining. Because funders can amend or extend notices, confirm the date and submission instructions on the official application page. The source was last checked 8/21/2026.

How much funding does Interdisciplinary Transportation Law and Policy Technology Training Development Grant provide?

Interdisciplinary Transportation Law and Policy Technology Training Development Grant lists $600,000 per award. The total program funding recorded is $600,000. DOT-RITA expects to make approximately 1 award, although the final number may vary.

Who can apply to Interdisciplinary Transportation Law and Policy Technology Training Development Grant?

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Applicants should still complete the eligibility quiz and verify every condition in the official notice; a general fit does not override exclusions or registration requirements.

Does Interdisciplinary Transportation Law and Policy Technology Training Development Grant require matching funds?

Yes. A cost-share or matching requirement is recorded for Interdisciplinary Transportation Law and Policy Technology Training Development Grant. Confirm the required percentage, eligible contribution types, documentation, and whether the commitment must be secured at submission—the current summary should not replace the official budget rules.

What should I prepare before applying to Interdisciplinary Transportation Law and Policy Technology Training Development Grant?

High effort is expected. The captured requirements include other requirements, submission system, attachments, contact. Start by confirming eligibility and registrations, then work backward from August 28, 2026 using the preparation plan above.