Technical Assistance and Workforce Development
CFDA 20.531 · Federal Grants & Funding
Total Funding
$60.8M
Awards
27
Recipients
11
States
8
Last Updated
Mar 23, 2026
Yearly Funding Trend
| Fiscal Year | Obligations | Awards | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $44.5M | 23 | |
| 2026 | $16.3M | 4 | -63.4% |
Award Type Mix
| Type | Obligations | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | 0 |
Top 27 Awards under CFDA 20.531
Largest individual obligations for Technical Assistance and Workforce Development.
| Award | Recipient | Awarding Agency | Place | FY | Obligation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ASST_NON_MD-2021-027_069 APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE TRANSIT WORKFORCE CENTERS (TWC) MISSION IS TO SUPPORT THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT NEEDS OF URBAN SUBURBAN TRIBAL AND RURAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ENTITIES WI… | INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORTATION LEARNING CENTER Maryland | Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration | MD-90 | 2024 | $12,500,000 |
ASST_NON_NJ-2025-001_069 APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO CONTINUE TO FUND THE ONGOING EFFORTS OF THE NATIONAL TRANSIT INSTITUTE (NTI). THE NATIONAL TRANSIT INSTITUTE (NTI) IS CODIFIED… | RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY New Jersey | Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration | NJ-90 | 2026 | $6,716,026 |
ASST_NON_NJ-2023-002_069 APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO CONTINUE TO FUND THE ONGOING EFFORTS OF THE NATIONAL TRANSIT INSTITUTE (NTI). THE NATIONAL TRANSIT INSTITUTE (NTI) IS CODIFIED… | RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY New Jersey | Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration | NJ-06 | 2026 | $6,578,592 |
ASST_NON_NJ-2021-026_069 APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO CONTINUE TO FUND THE ONGOING EFFORTS OF THE NATIONAL TRANSIT INSTITUTE (NTI). THE NATIONAL TRANSIT INSTITUTE (NTI) IS A STATUT… | RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY New Jersey | Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration | NJ-06 | 2024 | $5,000,000 |
ASST_NON_DC-2023-002_069 APPLICATION PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE TENTH YEAR OF OPERATIONS FOR THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR MOBILITY MANAGEMENT (NCMM). THE MISSION OF THE NCMM IS TO PROMOTE CUSTOMER-CENTERED MOBILI… | COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA District of Columbia | Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration | DC-98 | 2024 | $3,158,083 |
ASST_NON_IL-2020-057_069 APPLICATION PURPOSE: SUMC WILL CONTINUE TO RUN THE ACCELERATING INNOVATIVE MOBILITY NATIONAL NETWORK (AIM-NNET) A NATIONAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE EFFORT TO ASSIST PUBLIC TRANSPORTAT… | SHARED-USE MOBILITY CENTER Illinois | Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration | IL-90 | 2024 | $3,000,000 |
ASST_NON_DC-2026-002_069 APPLICATION PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE COORDINATING COUNCIL ON ACCESS AND MOBILITY (CCAM) WITH THE COORDINATING COUNCIL ON ACCESS AND MOBILITY TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (CCAM - TAC… | COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA District of Columbia | Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration | DC-98 | 2026 | $2,750,000 |
ASST_NON_IL-2024-023_069 APPLICATION PURPOSE: THIS APPLICATION IS TO REQUEST SECTION 5314 FUNDS ALLOCATED TO EASTERSEALS FOR THE NATIONAL AGING AND DISABILITY TRANSPORTATION CENTER (NADTC) IN THE AMOUNT O… | EASTER SEALS, INC. Illinois | Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration | IL-90 | 2024 | $2,600,000 |
ASST_NON_IL-2023-003_069 APPLICATION PURPOSE: THIS APPLICATION IS TO REQUEST SECTION 5314 FUNDS ALLOCATED TO EASTERSEALS IN THE STATE OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FOR THE NATIONAL AGING AND DISABILITY CENT… | EASTER SEALS, INC. Illinois | Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration | IL-90 | 2024 | $2,500,000 |
ASST_NON_IL-2022-004_069 THIS APPLICATION IS TO REQUEST SECTION 5314 FUNDS APPORTIONED TO DC IN THE AMOUNT OF $2500000.THIS IS FOR YEAR 2 OF OUR NADTC II COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT. IT IS SET TO RUN JANUARY 1… | EASTER SEALS, INC. Illinois | Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration | IL-90 | 2024 | $2,500,000 |
ASST_NON_DC-2023-009_069 APPLICATION PURPOSE: TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR SMALL TRANSIT AGENCIES; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND SKILL-BUILDING RESOURCES; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: IMPROVED UNDERSTA… | COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA District of Columbia | Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration | DC-98 | 2024 | $2,308,582 |
ASST_NON_FL-2018-110_069 MODIFICATION TO TASK 1.5 CLARIFIES THAT THE STANDARDS PROGRAM MAY SUPPORT TESTING OF CERTAIN ITEMS BUT WOULD NOT SUPPORT DEMONSTRATIONS OF COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS.THE SCOPE OF WORK IN… | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA Florida | Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration | FL-11 | 2024 | $2,000,000 |
ASST_NON_DC-2022-001_069 THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT PROVIDES $1960507.00 IN SECTION 5314 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FUNDING AWARDED TO THE COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION OF AMERI… | COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA District of Columbia | Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration | DC-98 | 2024 | $1,960,507 |
ASST_NON_IL-2021-006_069 THIS IS THE BEGINNING OF THE SECOND FIVE YEARS OF THE PROVISION OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION. NADTC INTENDS TO EXPAND ON THE SUCCESS OF THE PAST F… | EASTER SEALS, INC. Illinois | Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration | IL-90 | 2024 | $1,900,000 |
ASST_NON_DC-2022-019_069 APPLICATION PURPOSE: TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR SMALL TRANSIT AGENCIES; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND SKILL-BUILDING RESOURCES; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: IMPROVED UNDERSTA… | COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA District of Columbia | Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration | DC-98 | 2024 | $1,475,096 |
ASST_NON_FL-2019-101_069 APPLICATION PURPOSE: THIS REQUEST IS TO EXTEND THE EXISTING AGREEMENT THROUGH DECEMBER 31 2024 TO ALLOW FINAL REPORT PUBLICATION PROCESS TO BE COMPLETED.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: MO… | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA Florida | Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration | FL-11 | 2024 | $999,964 |
ASST_NON_DC-2024-001_069 APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH DEMONSTRATION AND INNOVATION (TRI) OF THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION (FTA) U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SEEKS TO SUPPORT THE W… | NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES District of Columbia | Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration | DC-98 | 2024 | $499,925 |
ASST_NON_CA-2022-075_069 APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO ADDRESS THE RESEARCH TO PRACTICE (R2P) GAP IN TRANSIT. SPECIFICALLY THE FTA HAS EXPENDED HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS OF DOLLARS TO… | CALSTART, INC. California | Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration | CA-90 | 2024 | $475,954 |
ASST_NON_DC-2024-003_069 APPLICATION PURPOSE: EXTEND OLIS SAFETY MESSAGE FOR MOTORISTS AND PEDESTRIANS REGARDING SAFETY AROUND RAIL CROSSINGS AND ALONG RAIL LINES TO THE TRANSIT COMMUNITY INCLUDING COMMUT… | OPERATION LIFESAVER, INC District of Columbia | Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration | DC-98 | 2024 | $400,000 |
ASST_NON_DC-2022-004_069 THE NATIONAL OLI OFFICE PROVIDES LEADERSHIP AND SUPPORT FOR THE U.S. OPERATION LIFESAVER PROGRAMS PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS AND GRANT SUPPORT TO S… | OPERATION LIFESAVER, INC District of Columbia | Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration | DC-98 | 2024 | $400,000 |
ASST_NON_DC-2021-016_069 THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH DEMONSTRATION AND INNOVATION (TRI) OF THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION (FTA) U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SEEKS TO ENGAGE THE SERVICES OF THE NATIONA… | NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES District of Columbia | Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration | DC-98 | 2024 | $375,000 |
ASST_NON_DC-2022-020_069 THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH DEMONSTRATION AND INNOVATION (TRI) OF THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION (FTA) U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SEEKS TO ENGAGE THE SERVICES OF THE NATIONA… | NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES District of Columbia | Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration | DC-98 | 2024 | $251,859 |
ASST_NON_DC-2026-001_069 APPLICATION PURPOSE: TRBS CORE TECHNICAL ACTIVITIES PROGRAM WILL SERVE AS A FORUM FOR ISSUES OF CONCERN TO THE USDOT FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION (FTA) AND ITS CONSTITUENCIES AN… | NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES District of Columbia | Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration | DC-98 | 2026 | $250,000 |
ASST_NON_KY-2021-006_069 CRIME PREVENTION POLICY LEARNING PROJECT TO DEVELOP A SEMINAR BRINGING TOGETHER GOVERNMENT AND INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS TO TACKLE CRIME PREVENTION AND PUBLIC SAFETY AWARENESS. | THE COUNCIL OF STATE GOVERNMENTS LTD. Kentucky | Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration | KY-06 | 2024 | $117,824 |
ASST_NON_AL-2024-027_069 APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO FUND THE INTRODUCING YOUTH TO AMERICAN INFRASTRUCTURE INC. (IYAI) SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY CAREER AWARENESS AND INNOVATION CHALL… | INTRODUCING YOUTH TO AMERICAN INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. Alabama | Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration | AL-02 | 2024 | $50,000 |
ASST_NON_DC-2024-012_069 APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THE TRB WORKSHOP IS TO BROADEN THE DIVERSITY OF THE SKILLED TECHNICAL WORKFORCE IN THE TRANSPORTATION SECTOR BY FOSTERING PARTNERSHIPS WITH MIN… | NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES District of Columbia | Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration | DC-98 | 2024 | $50,000 |
ASST_NON_DC-2024-011_069 APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO SUPPORT THE EFFORTS OF THE 7TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON WOMEN AND GENDER IN TRANSPORTATION (WGIT) WHICH WILL BE HELD FROM S… | NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES District of Columbia | Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration | DC-98 | 2024 | $11,924 |
Top 27 awards shown, ranked by obligated amount. Dates reflect performance period; last-modified dates match USAspending.gov. Complete listings include all transaction history going back to FY2024.
Spending by State
| State | Funding | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $18.3M | 3 |
| District of Columbia | $13.9M | 13 |
| Illinois | $12.5M | 5 |
| Maryland | $12.5M | 1 |
| Florida | $3.0M | 2 |
| California | $476K | 1 |
| Kentucky | $118K | 1 |
| Alabama | $50K | 1 |
Top Recipients
| Recipient | Total | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITYNJ | $18.3M | 3 |
| INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORTATION LEARNING CENTERMD | $12.5M | 1 |
| COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION OF AMERICADC | $11.7M | 5 |
| EASTER SEALS, INC.IL | $9.5M | 4 |
| SHARED-USE MOBILITY CENTERIL | $3.0M | 1 |
| UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDAFL | $3.0M | 2 |
| NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCESDC | $1.4M | 6 |
| OPERATION LIFESAVER, INCDC | $800K | 2 |
| CALSTART, INC.CA | $476K | 1 |
| THE COUNCIL OF STATE GOVERNMENTS LTD.KY | $118K | 1 |
| INTRODUCING YOUTH TO AMERICAN INFRASTRUCTURE, INC.AL | $50K | 1 |
Agencies Administering This Program
Source: USAspending.gov · All Programs