Opportunity Information: Apply for LAWPOLICY OSTR24
The Interdisciplinary Transportation Law and Policy Technology Training Development opportunity is a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology (OST-R) Notice of Funding Opportunity that funds a 24-month cooperative agreement focused on closing a growing knowledge gap between rapidly evolving transportation technologies and the people who write, interpret, and implement transportation laws and policies. The program is designed to help policymakers, lawmakers, and legal counsel better understand and make decisions about emerging technology trends that are moving faster than traditional legislative and regulatory cycles, with an emphasis on practical, usable training materials rather than purely academic research outputs.
The core subject matter for the work centers on artificial intelligence, automated vehicles, and the digital infrastructure that supports transportation automation. The selected awardee is expected to research and prioritize the most important technology topics and then translate them into instructional content that is accurate, up to date, and accessible to different audiences with different time constraints and baseline knowledge. The intent is not only to explain how the technologies work, but also to connect technical realities to legal and policy considerations that decision-makers face, such as governance, oversight, deployment impacts, and the broader systems needed to support automation.
A key deliverable requirement is the development of three distinct educational tools tailored to specific audiences. First, the project must produce a one-day training course aimed at congressional and support staff, structured for an intensive, practical learning experience. Second, it must produce a one-hour Executive Briefing intended for elected leaders and senior policymakers who need a high-value, time-efficient overview that highlights implications and decision points. Third, it must produce a full-semester curriculum for law students who plan to work in transportation policy, meaning a more comprehensive academic package suitable for integration into a law school setting. These tools are expected to be more than slide decks; they should be designed as instructional products that can be delivered, reused, and updated over time.
The project is expected to culminate in regional pilot training sessions, which serve as real-world tests of the materials and delivery approach, allowing the program to refine content based on participant feedback and practical implementation lessons. Another important end-stage element is the transfer of the developed materials for future use, signaling that USDOT wants the outputs to be adopted beyond the initial performance period and remain available as deployable training resources.
The opportunity is offered as a discretionary funding action using a cooperative agreement, which generally implies substantial involvement by the federal sponsor during the period of performance compared to a standard grant. The funding activity category is science and technology and other research and development, and the associated CFDA number is 20.909. USDOT expects to make a single award, with an anticipated maximum funding level (award ceiling) of $600,000.
Eligibility is limited to current USDOT-funded University Transportation Centers (UTCs), and the applicant is expected to apply with a consortium that includes one or more partner entities drawn from academia, non-profit organizations, and/or for-profit organizations. This structure reflects the interdisciplinary nature of the topic and the need to combine technical expertise, legal and policy expertise, and effective curriculum and training design capabilities. The opportunity closing date is August 28, 2026, under funding opportunity number LAWPOLICY OSTR24.Apply for LAWPOLICY OSTR24
- The 69A355 Research and Technology in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Interdisciplinary Transportation Law and Policy Technology Training Development" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.909.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2026-06-30.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-08-28. (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 $600,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Interdisciplinary Transportation Law and Policy Technology Training Development opportunity?
It is a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology (OST-R) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) that supports a 24-month cooperative agreement to develop practical training materials that help close a growing knowledge gap between rapidly evolving transportation technologies and the people who write, interpret, and implement transportation laws and policies.
Which USDOT office is offering this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by USDOT OST-R (Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology).
What is the main goal of this program?
The main goal is to help policymakers, lawmakers, and legal counsel understand emerging transportation technology trends that are moving faster than traditional legislative and regulatory cycles, and to support better decision-making by translating technical realities into usable training content connected to legal and policy considerations.
Is this opportunity focused on research, training, or both?
The emphasis is on developing practical, usable training materials rather than producing purely academic research outputs. Research is expected to the extent needed to identify and prioritize key technology topics and translate them into accurate, up-to-date instructional content.
What is the period of performance?
The award is structured as a 24-month cooperative agreement.
What type of federal funding instrument will be used?
This is a discretionary funding action using a cooperative agreement, which generally implies substantial involvement by the federal sponsor during the period of performance compared to a standard grant.
What are the core technology subject areas covered by the project?
The core subject matter centers on artificial intelligence, automated vehicles, and the digital infrastructure that supports transportation automation.
What kinds of legal and policy issues should the training connect to the technology?
The training is intended to connect technical realities to legal and policy considerations decision-makers face, including governance, oversight, deployment impacts, and the broader systems needed to support automation.
What is the expectation for topic selection and prioritization?
The selected awardee is expected to research and prioritize the most important technology topics, then translate them into instructional content that is accurate, current, and accessible to audiences with varying time constraints and baseline knowledge.
What are the required educational tools or deliverables?
The project must develop three distinct educational tools tailored to specific audiences: (1) a one-day training course for congressional and support staff, (2) a one-hour Executive Briefing for elected leaders and senior policymakers, and (3) a full-semester curriculum for law students planning to work in transportation policy.
Who is the one-day training course designed for?
It is aimed at congressional and support staff and is structured for an intensive, practical learning experience.
Who is the Executive Briefing designed for, and how long is it?
The Executive Briefing is intended for elected leaders and senior policymakers and is designed as a one-hour, high-value, time-efficient overview that highlights implications and decision points.
Who is the full-semester curriculum intended for?
It is intended for law students who plan to work in transportation policy and is meant to be suitable for integration into a law school setting.
Are the deliverables expected to be more than slide decks?
Yes. The tools are expected to be designed as instructional products that can be delivered, reused, and updated over time, not merely slide presentations.
Are pilot sessions required as part of the project?
Yes. The project is expected to culminate in regional pilot training sessions that test the materials and delivery approach in real-world settings and support refinement based on participant feedback and implementation lessons.
What does "transfer of the developed materials for future use" mean in this NOFO?
An end-stage element of the project is the transfer of the developed materials for future use, signaling USDOT’s intent for the outputs to be adopted beyond the initial performance period and remain available as deployable training resources.
How many awards does USDOT expect to make?
USDOT expects to make a single award.
What is the maximum funding amount for this opportunity?
The anticipated maximum funding level (award ceiling) is $600,000.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is science and technology and other research and development.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA number is 20.909.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to current USDOT-funded University Transportation Centers (UTCs).
Is a consortium required?
Yes. The applicant is expected to apply with a consortium that includes one or more partner entities drawn from academia, non-profit organizations, and/or for-profit organizations.
Why does the opportunity emphasize a consortium approach?
The consortium structure reflects the interdisciplinary nature of the topic and the need to combine technical expertise, legal and policy expertise, and curriculum and training design capabilities.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is LAWPOLICY OSTR24.
What is the application closing date?
The opportunity closing date is August 28, 2026.
What is the overarching audience for the training products?
The program targets multiple decision-making audiences, including congressional staff, elected leaders and senior policymakers, and future transportation policy professionals (law students), with content designed to be accessible to varying levels of baseline technical knowledge and time availability.
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