Research Grant Program Requirements
FTA Research, Technical Assistance and Training Program Requirements:
FTA’s Research, Technical Assistance and Training Program Requirements are described in the following Circular. Additionally, this page provides links to references and templates described in the Circular.
FTA Grant/Cooperative Agreement Certifications and Assurances, Sample Agreements and Master Agreement:
Common Rule – (choose the applicable one) Under FTA’s Master Agreement – 49 CFR Part 19 applies to For-Profits
- 49 CFR Part 18 Uniform Administrative Requirements For Grants And Cooperative Agreements To State And Local Governments
- 49 CFR Part 19 -- Uniform Administrative Requirements For Grants And Agreements With Institutions Of Higher Education, Hospitals, And Other Non-Profit Organizations
Applicable cost principles – (choose the applicable one):
- 2 CFR Part 220 – Cost principles for Educational Institutions (A-21)
- 2 CFR Part 225 – Cost principles for State, Local and Indian Tribes (A-87)
- 2 CFR Part 230 – Cost principles for Non Profits (A-122)
- 48 CFR Part 31 – Contract Cost Principles and Regulations (For-Profits)
Subcontracting Requirements:
TEAM:
Research Budget Setup:
- Accounting Line Item Codes: (Use those on page 11 – either Research or University Research)
Research Quarterly Reports:
- Due Dates: January 31, April 30, July 31, October 31
- Should be attached to Milestone Progress Report in TEAM
Template
Federal Financial Reports:
- Due Dates: January 31, April 30, July 31, October 31
- Should be entered electronically into FFR and TEAM.
Research Report Template:
- How to Prepare a Research Publication
- Report Documentation Page SF298
Research Payment Procedures:
SF270 should be sent to:
Via Regular Mail:
- MMAC/DOT/FTA
AMZ-150
P.O. Box 269041
Oklahoma City, OK 73126
Via Express Mail:
- MMAC/DOT/FTA
AMZ-150, Accounts Payable, (405) 954-9579
HQ Bldg Rm 272-F
6500 South MacArthur Blvd.
Oklahoma City, OK 73169
Via Email:
- Scan and email an electronic image of the invoice and supporting documentation to
mailto:FTACOOPAGREE@faa.gov.
