OpportunityTitle: ICM Deployment Planning Grants
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Eligible applications are defined by 23 U.S.C. 513(a)(1) &quot;eligible entity&quot; - The term &#147;eligible entity&#148; means a State or local government, tribal government, transit agency, public toll authority, MPO, other political subdivision of a State or local government, or a multistate or multijurisdictional group applying through a single lead applicant. 23 U.S.C. 513(a)(1).
Description: This notice invites States, Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), and Local Governments that intend to initiate or continue Integrated Corridor Management (ICM) development with their partners, such as arterial management agencies, tolling authorities, and transit authorities, to apply for deployment planning grants. The Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Act authorized the FHWA to encourage Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) deployment on the national highway system through demonstrations and grant programs. The purpose of this program is to promote the integrated management and operations of the transportation system, thereby improving multimodal transportation system management and operations. This notice seeks applications for available funding for this program. This funding will be provided to cover a maximum of 80 percent of each proposed program/project. Total costs of each application should not exceed $200,000. Up to 10 awards are anticipated, but not guaranteed. Optional phase two: FHWA has the discretion to award additional funding to successful applicants to further advance their ICM concepts within the context of ICM deployment beyond the initial work product delivered.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Robert Sheehan E-mail
GrantorContactText: Robert Sheehan &lt;br/&gt;Transportation Specialist &lt;br/&gt;Phone 202-366-6817
CloseDateExplanation: Closing date extended to January 17, 2014