NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY FOR FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2024 – 2026 GARRETT A. MORGAN TECHNOLOGY AND TRANSPORTATION EDUCATION PROGRAM | 693JJ325NF00004

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The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), through the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), is offering a discretionary grant opportunity under the Garrett A. Morgan Technology and Transportation Education Program (GAMTTEP) for fiscal years 2024 through 2026. The notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is designed to fund education-focused projects that connect K-12 students, especially those from underrepresented groups, to STEM learning and future careers in the transportation sector. Overall, FHWA intends for these awards to help reduce long-standing gaps in STEM access and participation by supporting curriculum development, hands-on learning, and community-based engagement that makes transportation STEM feel relevant, modern, and achievable for younger students.

The program is built around several core goals. First, it aims to attract K-12 students from underrepresented groups into STEM education and transportation-related career pathways. Second, it is meant to create a clearer talent pipeline so that students who participate in GAMTTEP-supported activities can move into other FHWA workforce development programs and, ultimately, into transportation careers. Third, the program emphasizes creativity and forward-thinking instruction, encouraging applicants to incorporate modern technologies, real-world problem solving, and hands-on experiences rather than relying only on traditional classroom approaches. Fourth, FHWA is looking for projects that build durable partnerships among government, schools, and private sector or community partners to create a supportive network that actively uplifts underrepresented populations in transportation. The NOFO also highlights FHWA's interest in proactively addressing equity and barriers to opportunity in a manner consistent with Executive Order 13985 on advancing racial equity and support for underserved communities.

Funding for this opportunity totals up to $1.8 million, contingent on the availability of funds across FY 2024 to FY 2026. The money is tied to authorized amounts under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (Public Law 117-58) and the FAST Act training and education authorities. Individual awards are expected to be up to $300,000 for carrying out the tasks described in the NOFO during each of the fiscal years covered. FHWA notes that all awards depend on actual funding availability; the agency is not legally obligated to pay until funds are appropriated and formally obligated, and it reserves the right to make no awards at all if circumstances require it. A key point for budgeting is that no cost share or matching funds are required, which lowers the barrier to entry for eligible public education agencies that may not have flexible local dollars available.

Eligibility is limited to accredited public education entities: applicants must be either an accredited Local Educational Agency (LEA) or a State Educational Agency (SEA), with definitions provided in the full NOFO (referenced as Section C.2). The activity category aligns with education and transportation, and the opportunity is listed under CFDA (now Assistance Listing) 20.215. The funding instrument is a grant, and the opportunity is administered by FHWA within DOT.

Applications must include standard federal forms and a required narrative submission. The mandatory forms listed are SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance), SF-424A (Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs), SF-424B (Assurances for Non-Construction Programs), and SF-LLL (Disclosure of Lobbying Activities). In addition, applicants must attach a Supplemental Narrative (Volume 1 and Volume 2) to the SF-424; the NOFO points applicants to Section D(2) of the full document for detailed instructions on what must be included and how the package should be assembled. FHWA also scheduled an informational webinar for Thursday, November 14 at 2:00 PM Eastern, with additional details to be provided separately, which suggests the agency expects prospective applicants to use that session to clarify requirements and program intent.

Administrative details from the listing include the opportunity number 693JJ325NF00004, a creation/posting date of October 11, 2024, and an original application closing date of January 10, 2025. The award ceiling shown is $300,000, consistent with the per-award estimate described in the NOFO summary. For anyone considering applying, the short summary makes it clear that the full NOFO in the "related documents" section is essential reading, since the summary is not meant to capture every requirement, evaluation factor, or submission rule that could determine whether an application is eligible and competitive.

• The DOT Federal Highway Administration in the education, transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY FOR FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2024 – 2026 GARRETT A. MORGAN TECHNOLOGY AND TRANSPORTATION EDUCATION PROGRAM" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.215.
• This funding opportunity was created on 2024-10-11.
• Applicants must submit their applications by 2025-01-10. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
• Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000.00 in funding.
• Eligible applicants include: Others.

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