693JJ322NF5202-2024: Administration of the Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program (DDETFP) Local Competition at Designated Institutions of Higher Education
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 2024.
DOT Federal Highway Administration offered grants of up to $50,000 (at least $1,500) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 50 awards worth $1.0 million in total. Applications closed on March 15, 2024.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed February 27, 2024. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$50,000
- Award floor$1,500
- Total funding$1.0 million
- Expected awards50
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 693JJ322NF5202-2023 | February 17, 2023 | Closed March 28, 2023 | Closed |
| 693JJ322NF5202-2022 | June 9, 2022 | Closed July 11, 2022 | Closed |
| 693JJ318NF5228-2021 | February 17, 2021 | Closed April 16, 2021 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | January 29, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | March 15, 2024 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | April 17, 2024 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Institutions of Higher Education (IHE) designated as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCU), Asian and Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (API), and Community Colleges (CC). The IHE must be accredited by a federally-recognized accrediting agency and must be located within the United States or its Territories.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Highway Training and Education awards averaged $50,280; this notice allows up to $50,000 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
FHWA will be hosting a virtual “Information Session” on Thursday, February 29, 2024, from 2:00pm – 2:30pm EST. Please use the following link to join the meeting: Microsoft Teams Need help? Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 248 701 113 177 Passcode: 6sht4J Dial-in by phone +1 509-931-1572,,246541317# United States, Spokane Find a local number Phone conference ID: 246 541 317# For organizers: Meeting options | Reset dial-in PIN The purpose of the Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program (DDETFP) Local Competition is to stimulate interest among students attending an Institution of Higher Education (IHE) that is a Minority Serving Institution (MSI) or community college to: conduct transportation-related research, pursue transportation-related degrees, enter the transportation workforce, and enhance the breadth, scope and diversity of knowledge of the entire transportation community in the United States. The DDETFP Local Competition provides funding for students to pursue associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in transportation-related disciplines in all modes of transportation. The MSIs and community colleges are encouraged to apply to administer the DDETFP Local Competition at their IHE. The IHE must be accredited by a federally-recognized accrediting agency and must be located within the United States or its territories.
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 693JJ322NF5202-2024 still open?
No. It closed on March 15, 2024.
Who can apply for Administration of the Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program (DDETFP) Local Competition at Designated Institutions of Higher Education?
DOT Federal Highway Administration accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Administration of the Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program (DDETFP) Local Competition at Designated Institutions of Higher Education?
Closed March 15, 2024. 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 $50,000 each. About $1.0 million in total across about 50 awards.
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.
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