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 Circular 6100.1D Research, Technical Assistance, and Training Programs: Application Instructions and Program Management Guidelines

FTA Grant/Cooperative Agreement Certifications and Assurances, Sample Agreements and Master Agreement:

• FTA’s Annual List of Certifications and Assurances
• FTA’s 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:

• Third Party Contracting Guidance – FTA Circular 4220.1F
• Buy America Guidance

TEAM:

• TEAM access forms
• TEAM web user guide
• Sign up for TEAM training

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.