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| 20.761 BIOBASED TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH |
| (Biobased R&D) |
| FEDERAL AGENCY |
| DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, RESEARCH AND INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY ADMINISTRATION |
| AUTHORIZATION |
| SAFTEA- LU, Public Law 109-59, Aug. 10, 2005, 119 Stat. 1781, Subtitle B, Title V section 5101 (m). |
| OBJECTIVES |
| Carry out biobased research of national importance at the National Biodiesel Board and at research centers identified in section 9011 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (7 U.S.C. 8109). |
| TYPES OF ASSISTANCE |
| Project Grants. |
| USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS |
| The grantees will conduct research according to the provisions provided in SAFTEA- LU (Public Law 109-59, August 10, 2005 119 Stat. 1781) Subtitle B Title V Section 5101 (m) 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 in SAFTEA- LU , Public Law 109-59, August 10, 2005 119 Stat. 1781, Subtitle B Title V Section 5101 (m). |
| Beneficiary Eligibility |
| Public and private nonprofit institutions of higher learning and industry trade groups. |
| 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 nos 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 |
| No new grants will be awarded during the program's remaining authorization (through 2009). |
| Deadlines |
| Not available at this time. |
| Range of Approval/Disapproval Time |
| Fifteen working days from receipt of proposal. |
| Appeals |
| Not applicable. |
| Renewals |
| Not applicable. |
| Formula and Matching Requirements |
| The Federal share of this grant shall be 50% of the funds received by the grantee. |
| Length and Time Phasing of Assistance |
| Four years as designated in: SAFTEA-LU (Public Law 109-59, August 10, 2005, 119 Stat. 1781) Subtitle B Title V Section 5101 (m). |
| 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 Non-Profit 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 OMB Circular No. A-113. |
| Records |
| Recipient is requried 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 |
| FY 07 $12,500,000; FY 08 est not available; and FY 09 est not reported. |
| Range and Average of Financial Assistance |
| $12,500,000/year. |
| PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS |
| None. |
| REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE |
| The Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient, Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU, Public Law 109-59), enacted in 2005, Section 5201(m). |
| Regional or Local Office |
| Not applicable. |
| Headquarters Office |
| Research and Innovative Technology Administration, Research Development and Technology (RDT), Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Room 2438, Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-4999. |
| Web Site Address |
| None |
| RELATED PROGRAMS |
| None. |
| EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS |
| Not applicable. |
| 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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