Application Resources

SMART Grants Application Resources

• Preparing Your Stage 1 Planning and Prototyping Grant
• SMART Letter(s) of Commitment Template
• Census Geocoder User Guide
• Preparing Your Project Location File Job Aid

  • These videos explain how to draw a polygon or features on a map and export it in the format needed for the Project Location File. Any of these three formats are acceptable:

    • Geojson.io: Geojson.io Tutorial (youtube.com)

    • Google earth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GogHGBU8UMk

    • QGIS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knD2S89FV04

• Standard Form 424 Job Aid - UPDATED
  • The previous version of this job aid incorrectly showed a cost share requirement. SMART does not require cost-sharing. The document has been updated to reflect this change.

DOT Navigator

The DOT Navigator hosts a wealth of information on all aspects of grant application, project readiness, and technical assistance. Applicants are encouraged to review the Grant Application Resources, as well as other relevant pages for checklists and guides (on topics from workforce development to effective public involvement to climate impact), explanations of federal processes, and tools for determining if federal funding is a good fit for their project.

Information on Technology Areas and Relevant Guidance

• Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measures (FHWA)
• Automated Vehicle Safety (NHTSA)
• Connected Vehicle Basics (ITS JPO)
• Connected Vehicle Success Stories (ITS JPO)
• FAA Drone Zone (FAA)
• Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety and Trespass Prevention (FRA)
• Joint Office of Energy and Transportation (Department of Energy and USDOT)
• Proven Safety Countermeasures (FHWA)
• Transportation Systems Management and Operations (FHWA)
• Unmanned Aerial Systems Publications and State DOT Resources (FHWA)
• Applying Transportation Systems Management and Operations to Rural Areas (FHWA)