Universities (HBCU5) to achieve their principal mission; utilize the resources of HBCUs to increase ability of small and disadvantaged businesses (S/DBEs) to participate in transportation-related projects; and assist S/DBEs to obtain information on DOT procurement opportunities and provide training to enhance DBEs and small businesses opportunity to successfully compete on DOT contracts and DOT- funded projects. ETI AP is intended to increase collaboration and establish partnerships among HBCUs, other minority educational institutions, LOSP organizations, SBDCs, MBDCs, State 551 supportive services contractors, local transportation agencies; and DOT, its grantees, recipients, contractors, subcontractors and S/DBEs. ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS: (a) Public non-profit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals); (b) Minority Group; APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Application Procedure: Announcements are published in the Commerce Business Daily. This program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-l 10. Award Procedure: an independent review panel evaluates Applications. The Director, OSDBU, makes decisions on acceptability. The Department of Transportation will award the cooperative agreements. Only one project will be awarded to an HBCU; therefore, institutions with multiple campuses should coordinate and
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