# Rural Autonomous Vehicle Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/ravtrans-rural-autonomous-vehicle-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/351434

> 69A355 Research and Technology offered grants of up to $25.0 million (at least $25.0 million) to colleges and universities. It expected to make $25.0 million in total. Applications closed on March 13, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | RAVTRANS |
| Agency | 69A355 Research and Technology |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | March 13, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $25.0 million |
| Award floor | $25.0 million |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | $25.0 million |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 20.944 |

## Who can apply

- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education

RAV Program will be used for two awards to accredited non-profit institutions of higher education , or consortia thereof, as cooperative agreements on a competitive basis, to conduct research and to work with rural and Tribal communities to address the challenges of bringing the benefits of responsible integration of automated vehicles and associated technologies for air and surface mobility to rural and Tribal communities

## What the grant funds

The RAV program research shall focus on applications of automated vehicles technologies for rural communities that support transportation strategic goals and objectives documented in the U.S. DOT strategic plans and documents listed below. The RAV program research shall address, as applicable, the unique challenges rural and Tribal communities face related to mobility and economic development, including isolation, transportation cost burden, and traffic safety[1]. [1] Applicants can refer to the U.S. DOT Research Hub (https://researchhub.bts.gov/search) and the RD&T Annual Research Plans (https://www.transportation.gov/administrations/assistant-secretary-research-and-technology/rdt-annual-modal-research-plans) pages for information on AV research being conducted by U. S. DOT. Questions/Answers to inquiries sent to RAVProgram@dot.gov are posted on https://www.transportation.gov/policy/ost-r/rdtrav

## Questions people ask

### Is RAVTRANS still open?

No. It closed on March 13, 2024.

### Who can apply for Rural Autonomous Vehicle Program?

69A355 Research and Technology accepted applications from colleges and universities. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Rural Autonomous Vehicle Program?

Closed March 13, 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 $25.0 million each. About $25.0 million in total.