Opportunity Information: Apply for 693JJ324NF00005
The FY23-FY24 Advanced Transportation Technology and Innovation (ATTAIN) Program is a competitive Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) grant opportunity under the U.S. Department of Transportation designed to help public-sector transportation partners move advanced transportation technologies from concept into real-world operation. The core idea is to fund model deployments where agencies actually deploy, install, and operate technology in the field, then use the results and lessons learned to inform future transportation policy and investment decisions at FHWA and in Congress. The program is rooted in Federal statute (23 U.S.C. 503(c)(4)) and focuses on practical innovation that can be measured, evaluated, and scaled.
ATTAIN targets deployments that improve transportation safety, mobility, and overall system performance. FHWA is looking for projects that can credibly demonstrate outcomes such as reducing traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries, cutting congestion and improving travel time reliability, lowering transportation emissions, optimizing multimodal operations (for example, improving how roadway, transit, bicycling, and walking systems work together), and strengthening intermodal connectivity. The notice also highlights equity- and access-oriented benefits, such as improving access to transportation alternatives for underserved populations, and customer-facing improvements like better integration of payment systems and expanding public access to real-time, integrated information across traffic, transit, and multimodal options so travelers can make better decisions. FHWA also signals interest in projects that create cost savings for agencies, businesses, and the public, or that deliver other tangible benefits to transportation users.
Funding for ATTAIN is significant, with up to $120 million set aside across two fiscal years ($60 million for FY 2023 and $60 million for FY 2024), though actual awardable funding is affected by annual obligation limitations in appropriations law and administrative set-asides. For FY 2023, FHWA indicates up to $52.68 million may be available before administrative expenses, and up to $50.68 million if the full administrative set-aside (up to $2 million) is taken. The FY 2024 available amount is to be determined after enactment of the FY 2024 appropriations act. Individual awards can be as large as $12 million, and FHWA anticipates making around 20 awards. The opportunity is offered as a discretionary program using a cooperative agreement funding instrument, which typically means FHWA expects substantial involvement during project performance (for example, coordination on milestones, reporting, evaluation approach, and dissemination of results).
Eligibility is oriented toward public agencies and public-serving entities that can implement technology deployments on real transportation systems. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, transit agencies, metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs), and other political subdivisions (with examples like publicly owned toll authorities or port authorities). FHWA also allows multijurisdictional groups as applicants when multiple eligible public entities sign a written agreement to implement the program across jurisdictional boundaries. Research institutions and academic institutions may participate through a consortium structure, but the notice is explicit that a single research or academic institution applying alone (outside a consortium) will not be considered for selection. FHWA describes a consortium as a meaningful, long-term arrangement where members help set direction and participate across most aspects of the group’s work for the full life of the grant, rather than a loose or short-term collaboration.
Partnership is a major structural requirement of the ATTAIN application. Applicants are expected to work with private sector partners and/or other public agencies, including multimodal and multijurisdictional partners, research organizations, and stakeholders representing transportation and technology leadership. Importantly, applicants must include a partnership plan in the technical application, reflecting FHWA’s emphasis on coordinated implementation, shared roles, and the practical ability to deploy and operate technology in the field. This requirement signals that FHWA is looking for projects that combine operational authority and deployment capability (often held by public agencies) with technical expertise, innovation capacity, and potentially vendor support and integration experience (often found in private or research partners).
Key administrative details in the notice include the opportunity number 693JJ324NF00005, CFDA 20.200, and an original application closing date of February 2, 2024. The opportunity was originally posted on November 20, 2023. Amendment 1, posted November 21, 2023, added details for an informational webinar, including the date (December 6, 2023), time (11:30 a.m. Eastern), and registration link. Amendment 2, posted December 11, 2023, added access details for the December 6 webinar recording and the slide deck in the related documents, including the recording link and passcode. The notice also directs applicants to the related documents tab for the full NOFO text and a set of frequently asked questions, which typically provide important clarifications on eligible costs, application components, selection criteria, and submission requirements.
Overall, ATTAIN is best understood as a deployment-and-demonstration program for advanced transportation technology, aiming to produce measurable improvements in safety and system performance while generating real-world implementation evidence that can guide broader adoption. Projects that align closely with the listed benefit areas, show strong multi-party partnerships, and demonstrate an ability to implement across jurisdictions or modes (where relevant) appear well-positioned under the program’s stated priorities.Apply for 693JJ324NF00005
- The DOT Federal Highway Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY23-FY24 Advanced Transportation Technology and Innovation (ATTAIN) Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.200.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2023-11-20.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-02-02. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $12,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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