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20.763 RESEARCH AND INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY (RIT) HYDROGEN ALTERNATIVE FUEL LIFE CYCLE

(RIT H2 Life Cycle)

FEDERAL AGENCY
RESEARCH AND INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

AUTHORIZATION
SAFTEA- LU Public Law 109-9, August 10, 2005 119, Stat. 178, Subtitle B, Title 1, Section 1702 4591.

OBJECTIVES
Conduct research evaluating Hydrogen and Alternative Fuel Life Cycle.

TYPES OF ASSISTANCE
Project Grants.

USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS
The grantees will conduct research according to the provisions provided in SAFTEA- LU (Public Law 109-9, August 10, 2005 119 Stat. 1781, Subtitle B. Title 1, Section 1702 4591. The Department's role will be to manage the grants, provide technical collaboration, coordinate with the grantee 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 1 Section 1702 459.

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 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
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
15 Working Days from receipt of proposal.

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
See SAFTEA- LU (Public Law 109-59, August 10, 2005 119 Stat. 1781) Subtitle B, Title 1 section 1702 4591.

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
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
69-1730-0-1-407.

Obligations
FY 07 $1,000,000; FY 08 $1,000,000; and FY 09 est not reported.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$1,000,000 / year.

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS
This is a new program.

REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE
See SAFTEA- LU (Public Law 109-59, August 10, 2005 119 Stat. 1781, Subtitle B, Title 1 Section 1702 4591.

Regional or Local Office
None.

Headquarters Office
Headquarters Office: Research and Innovative Technology Administration, Research Development and Technology (RDT), Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, S.W., Room 2438, Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-4999.

Web Site Address
None

RELATED PROGRAMS
None.

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS
None.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS
Not applicable, directed grant.


General Services Administration
Office of Chief Acquisition Officer
Regulatory and Federal Assistance Division (VIR)