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CFDA 20.221  ·  retired  ·  Funded this fiscal year

Exploratory Advanced Research (EAR) Program

FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION  ·  TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF

Objective

EAR is an enhanced program to address longer-term, higher-risk research, including 1) highway infrastructure materials, 2) health effects, 3) safety, 4) environment, 5) system condition and performance monitoring, and 6) hour-to hour operational decision-making. This Assistance Listing 20.221 created in August 2025 was included in the previous ALN 20.200, please refer to former ALN 20.200 for FY24 and FY25 financial obligations. The new Assistance Listing 20.221 will be utilized by DOT at the start of FY 2026.

Who Can Apply

  • Local
  • State

Assistance Types

  • Grant

Program Contact

J.Malcom.Smith@dot.gov
2023665880