Description

NOTE: Please refer to the “related documents” tab for the full text of the NOFO. The information below summarizes key facts for this opportunity, but it is incumbent on interested applicants to fully view the NOFO document and understand the program and submission requirements.

Mandatory Forms: Applicants are required to complete the SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance), SF-424A (Budget information for Non-Construction Programs), SF-424B (Assurances for Non-Construction Programs), SF LLL (Disclosure of Lobbying Activities), and the Supplemental Narrative (Volume 1 and 2) as an attachment to the SF-424. *Further application package details can be found in Section D(2) of the full NOFO, which is located in the related documents folder.

Summary Overview of Key Information:

The purpose of this NOFO is to solicit applications for GAMTTEP grant awards and will result in the distribution of up to $1.8 million.

The goals of GAMTTEP grants are to 1) attract K-12 students in underrepresented groups to STEM education and careers in the transportation industry; 2) create a talent pipeline from GAMTTEP to other FHWA Workforce Development Programs and other transportation careers; 3) foster creativity and forward-thinking by incorporating modern technologies, real-world problem-solving, and hands-on experiences in the curriculum; and 4) develop strong partnerships between Government, educational institutions, and the private sector to create a collaborative community that supports and uplifts underrepresented groups in transportation. FHWA seeks to award grants as allowable by law and consistent with the goals of GAMTTEP, that proactively address equity and barriers to opportunity.This objective reflects Executive Order (E.O.) 13985, Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government (86 FR 7009).

Program Overview: The purpose of GAMTTEP is to address historical disparities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education, particularly among females and minorities at the elementary and secondary school level, by supporting innovative curriculum development, immersive learning experiences, and community engagement initiatives.

Funding: The total amount of funding that may be made available for awards under this NOFO is $1.8 million, subject to the availability of funds in each of FYs 2024 through 2026 from amounts authorized in BIL (Pub. L. 117- 58) and the FAST Act for Training and Education programs.

The estimated amount of funding available per award under this NOFO is up to $300,000 each for performance of the tasks outlined in this NOFO in each of FYs 2024 through 2026.

*Please note that this NOFO is subject to availability of funding.The Government’s obligation under any resulting award is contingent upon the availability of funding.No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are available and obligated to an award.The Government reserves the right to make no awards under this NOFO.

Cost-Share: Cost-sharing or matching is not required.

NOFO informational Webinar: The GAMTTEP informational webinar recording can be accessed via the following link: https://usdot.zoomgov.com/rec/share/Jls8Zk4FtmaECs1TYtToeHdGoZu5RHMCcx4a-efu3BNZV_4IeyMGZFRBoll-0V64.m5wabfsQF0MA44Cb