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| 20.704 RITA HYDROGEN |
| (SAFTEA-LU Hydrogen R&D) |
| FEDERAL AGENCY |
| RESEARCH AND INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION |
| AUTHORIZATION |
| 23 U.S.C. 502, Section 5513. |
| OBJECTIVES |
| To Provide research grants to nonprofit institutions of higher learning for the purpose of conducting transportation related research, education, and technology transfer programs concerning national transportation issues in the areas of propulsion technology and alternative fuels. |
| TYPES OF ASSISTANCE |
| Project Grants. |
| USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS |
| The grantees will conduct research according to the provisions provided in 23 U.S.C. 502 SEC. 5513. The Department's role will be to manage the grants, coordinate with the grantees to best address related DOT program needs, and ensure that no unnecessary duplication of effort exists with other DOT projects. |
| Applicant Eligibility |
| Earmark recipients as designated by 23 U.S.C. 502 SEC. 5513. |
| Beneficiary Eligibility |
| Public and private nonprofit institutions of higher learning. |
| Credentials/Documentation |
| A formal application outlining how the institution will meet the project scope; 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. |
| Preapplication Coordination |
| None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. |
| Application Procedure |
| No new grants will be awarded during the program's remaining authorization (through 2009). |
| Award Procedure |
| None. |
| Deadlines |
| None. |
| Range of Approval/Disapproval Time |
| None. |
| Appeals |
| Not applicable. |
| Renewals |
| Not applicable. |
| Formula and Matching Requirements |
| The Federal share of this grant shall be 20 percent of the funds received by the grantee. |
| Length and Time Phasing of Assistance |
| 4 years, as designated in 23 U.S.C. 502 SEC. 5513. |
| Reports |
| Quarterly progress reports, annual project reports, and a final technical report at the end of each research project. |
| Audits |
| In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-113 )Revised June 24, 1997), Audits of States, Local Governments, and Nonprofit Organizations, nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $300,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single of a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $300,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-113. |
| Records |
| Receipt is required to retain intact, for 3 years following submission of the final expenditure report, pending resolution of audit findings, all grant products, financial records, and supporting documents. |
| Account Identification |
| 69-1136-0-1-401. |
| Obligations |
| (Grants) FY 07 $1,322,807; FY 08 $1,750,188; and FY 09 est. not available. |
| Range and Average of Financial Assistance |
| Totals Range Between $370,000 to $580,000 per fiscal year. |
| PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS |
| None. |
| REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE |
| None. |
| Regional or Local Office |
| None. |
| Headquarters Office |
| Research and Innovative Technology Administration, Office of Research Development and Technology (RDT) Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E., E33-302, Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-5459. |
| Web Site Address |
| http://www.hydrogen.dot.gov |
| RELATED PROGRAMS |
| None. |
| EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS |
| None. |
| CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS |
| Not applicable. |
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General Services Administration Office of Chief Acquisition Officer Regulatory and Federal Assistance Division (VIR) |
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