RAVTRANS: Rural Autonomous Vehicle Program
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 Department of Transportation notices from 2023.
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.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed January 16, 2024. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$25.0 million
- Award floor$25.0 million
- Total funding$25.0 million
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | December 12, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | March 13, 2024 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | April 12, 2024 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to colleges and universities.
- 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
Is this a realistic fit?
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
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
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 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.