2016 Work Zone and Guardrail Safety Training Grants
The FHWA hereby requests applications for assistance to result in the award of Work Zone and Guardrail Safety Training Grant cooperative agreements that would build on work already completed under the Work Zone Safety Grants Program.
The purpose of this program is to award funding to qualified applicants to conduct training nationally for a wide range of workers on the prevention of injuries and fatalities in highway and roadway work zones; develop guidelines on work zone safety, operational issues, and best practices that will assist State and local government transportation agencies and other entities in improving work zone safety; and to provide training based on these guidelines.
The purpose of this program is to award funding to qualified applicants to conduct training nationally for a wide range of workers on the prevention of injuries and fatalities in highway and roadway work zones; develop guidelines on work zone safety, operational issues, and best practices that will assist State and local government transportation agencies and other entities in improving work zone safety; and to provide training based on these guidelines.
Agency: Department of Transportation
Office: DOT Federal Highway Administration
Estimated Funding: $11,200,000
Office: DOT Federal Highway Administration
Estimated Funding: $11,200,000
Relevant Nonprofit Program Categories
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
Not Available
Additional Information of Eligibility:
In accordance with Section 1409 of SAFETEA-LU, Public Law 109-59, competition is restricted to nonprofit and not-for-profit organizations (e.g., trade associations, universities, etc.) for the prime recipient(s).
State and local Governments are not eligible for this award as primary recipients but are eligible as sub-awardees/sub-contractors.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
Contact:
Rick MurrayAgreement OfficerPhone 202-366-4250
Agency Email Description:
rick.murray@dot.gov
Agency Email:
rick.murray@dot.gov
Date Posted:
2016-05-11
Application Due Date:
2016-07-05
Archive Date:
2016-10-01
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