693JJ321NF00002: Center for Excellence in Project Finance
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 $5.0 million to any type of organization. It expected to make one award. Applications closed on July 16, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed May 21, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$5.0 million
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | May 21, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | July 16, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | August 15, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to any type of organization.
- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Highway Planning and Construction awards averaged $1.5 million; this notice allows up to $5.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (99% over five years) went to state and local governments.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to solicit applications for award of one cooperative agreement to provide financial and technical support for the operation of the Center for Excellence in Project Finance (CEPF). Under the planned award, the selected cooperative agreement Recipient shall manage, operate and maintain CEPF. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number for this NOFO is 20.205, Highway Training and Education. The information immediately below (subsections 2, 3 and 4) describes how CEPF contributes to FHWA’s training and education program and identifies new opportunities in response to evolving Federal initiatives.
Who has won Highway Planning and Construction grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Highway Planning and Construction (20.205) awarded $304 billion across 202,903 grant awards, an average of $1.5 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Department of Transportation | Texas | 8,117 | $27 billion |
| Department of Transportation California | California | 7,119 | $27 billion |
| State of Florida Department of Transportation | Florida | 10,242 | $14 billion |
| Pennsylvania Department of Transportation | Pennsylvania | 6,723 | $13 billion |
| Department of Transportation New York | New York | 7,286 | $12 billion |
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 693JJ321NF00002 still open?
No. It closed on July 16, 2021.
Who can apply for Center for Excellence in Project Finance?
DOT Federal Highway Administration accepted applications from any type of organization.
What is the deadline for Center for Excellence in Project Finance?
Closed July 16, 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 $5.0 million each.
Who has won Highway Planning and Construction grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Texas Department of Transportation, Department of Transportation California, State of Florida Department of Transportation. The program made 202,903 awards worth $304 billion in that time.
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