693JJ318NF5229-2021: Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program (DDETFP) Grants for Research Fellowship (GRF)
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of DOT Federal Highway Administration notices from 2021.
DOT Federal Highway Administration offered grants of up to $60,000 (at least $15,000) to individuals. It expected to make one award. Applications closed on September 17, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed August 3, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$60,000
- Award floor$15,000
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | August 4, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | September 17, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | November 1, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to individuals.
- Individuals
Applicants of the DDETFP GRF must: Possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited IHE within the United States orits Territories; Demonstrate confirmation of acceptance in a graduate degree program at an accredited IHE in the UnitedStates or its Territories; Be enrolled in an accredited IHE within the United States or its Territories; Be pursuing a graduatedegree in a full-time program in a transportation-related discipline identified in the assignment announcement; Have at least1 full academic year remaining in program of study; Conduct ongoing research in one or more transportation-relateddisciplines; and Plan to enter the transportation profession after completing their higher-level education.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Highway Training and Education awards averaged $50,280; this notice allows up to $60,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (60% over five years) went to state and local governments.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The DDETFP provides funding for students to pursue master’s or doctoral degrees in transportation-related disciplines. The goals of these Grants are to 1) attract the nation's brightest minds to the field of transportation, 2) enhance the careers of transportation professionals by encouraging them to seek advanced degrees, and 3)bring and retain top talent in the transportation industry of the United States. NOTE: "RELATED DOCUMENTS" tab includes full NOFO and application instructions. Applicant must specify the title of the proposed project assignment for which they are applying.
Who has won Highway Training and Education grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Highway Training and Education (20.215) awarded $69.5 million across 1,382 grant awards, an average of $50,280 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Road & Transportation Builders Association | District of Columbia | 3 | $3.4 million |
| American Association of State Highway & Transportation Officials | District of Columbia | 1 | $1.8 million |
| University of Wisconsin System | Wisconsin | 3 | $1.7 million |
| Montana State University | Montana | 1 | $1.6 million |
| American Traffic Safety Services Association, Inc. | Virginia | 1 | $1.6 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is 693JJ318NF5229-2021 still open?
No. It closed on September 17, 2021.
Who can apply for Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program (DDETFP) Grants for Research Fellowship (GRF)?
DOT Federal Highway Administration accepted applications from individuals. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program (DDETFP) Grants for Research Fellowship (GRF)?
Closed September 17, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $60,000 each.
Who has won Highway Training and Education grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were American Road & Transportation Builders Association, American Association of State Highway & Transportation Officials, University of Wisconsin System. The program made 1,382 awards worth $69.5 million in that time.