OpportunityTitle: 2016 Work Zone and Guardrail Safety Training Grants
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: In accordance with Section 1409 of SAFETEA-LU, Public Law 109-59, competition is restricted to nonprofit and not-for-profit organizations (e.g., trade associations, universities, etc.) for the prime recipient(s). State and local Governments are not eligible for this award as primary recipients but are eligible as sub-awardees/sub-contractors.
Description: The FHWA hereby requests applications for assistance to result in the award of Work Zone and Guardrail Safety Training Grant cooperative agreements that would build on work already completed under the Work Zone Safety Grants Program. The purpose of this program is to award funding to qualified applicants to conduct training nationally for a wide range of workers on the prevention of injuries and fatalities in highway and roadway work zones; develop guidelines on work zone safety, operational issues, and best practices that will assist State and local government transportation agencies and other entities in improving work zone safety; and to provide training based on these guidelines.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: rick.murray@dot.gov
GrantorContactText: Rick Murray &lt;br/&gt;Agreement Officer &lt;br/&gt;Phone 202-366-4250
CloseDateExplanation: Application Due Date/Time is no later than July 5, 2016 at 2:00 pm Eastern Time