FTA Announces $5M NOFO for Technology Transfer Program

FTA has announced the availability of $5 million from its Public Transportation Innovation Program (49 U.S.C. § 5312) for activities that promote the deployment of successful research findings. The Technology Transfer Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) will also enhance U.S. manufacturing and help small businesses by improving their ability to build upon prior research and commercialize innovations with broad applicability to public transportation.

One cooperative agreement will be competitively awarded. Eligible applicants include public departments and agencies, including federal laboratories; state and local governmental entities; providers of public transportation; private or non-profit organizations; institutions of higher education; and technical and community colleges.

Applications are due Feb. 11. Learn more about the NOFO here. FTA will host a webinar Dec. 10, 2:00 p.m. Eastern to discuss the requirements of the funding opportunity and how to apply. Register here.