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Maximizing Award Success: An Introduction to Evaluation Criteria

Description:

A webpage that provides an outline of common evaluation criteria used by USDOT discretionary grant programs. While each program is unique and should be reviewer prior to application, there are common themes across many discretionary grant programs. This webpage provides definitions of key terms that an applicant may encounter when reviewing grant evaluation criteria.

Stakeholder Type(s):
  • Contractor
  • Local Government
  • Other
  • Regional/Metro Planning Orgs (MPO)
  • State DOT
  • Transit Agency
  • Tribal Government
  • U.S. Territory
Resource Type(s):
  • Fact Sheet
  • Guidance Document
Transportation Mode(s):
  • Air (airports, aviation, drones)
  • Bicycle
  • Electric or Autonomous Vehicles
  • Highway
  • Intelligent Transportation and Data Systems
  • Micromobility (bike share, scooters, etc.)
  • Pedestrian
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  • Railway
  • Transit