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GFA Leadership

GFA Director 

 

Matthew Hawkins

Mr. Hawkins brings nearly twenty years in federal service and a long history with federal financial assistance to his current position as the Director of the Office of Grants and Financial Assistance (GFA).  Before...

GFA Mission Statement

To enhance the grants management initiative throughout USDOT by implementing planned programs of action and enhanced technology to streamline and manage the entire grant lifecycle (pre-award, award, and post-award). Facilitate the accomplishment of USDOT's mission by providing effective, ethical...

DOT Financial Assistance Guidance

For awards issued prior to January 1, 2020, please refer to the appropriate document:

DOT Guide to Financial Assistance (for awards obligated between January 1, 2020 and September 30, 2024)  Financial Assistance Interim Guidance Manual 12.29.2016 (for awards issued between...

DOT Financial Assistance Policy Letters

The establishment of Financial Assistance Policy Letters within DOT provides policy and procedural direction to DOT financial assistance workforce, in particular, contracting personnel addressing activities and critical issues that need immediate dissemination.  DOT FAPL's include:...

DOT Grant Related Regulations and Directives

Regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation are published in the Federal Register and compiled in the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). The printed Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations continue to be the official version of these regulations.

49 CFR...

Federal Grant Regulations and Guidance

On April 22, 2024, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) updated government-wide guidance for federal financial assistance located in Title 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations (2 CFR). DOT’s formal adoption of 2 CFR part 200 is located at 2 CFR part 1201. For DOT awards obligated on or...

About the Beautifying Transportation Infrastructure Council

The Beautifying Transportation Infrastructure Council is established as a discretionary committee by the Secretary of Transportation in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) of 1972, as amended (5 U.S.C. ch. 10). U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary...

FMCSA No FEAR Data 4th Quarter FY 2025

Equal Employment Opportunity Data Posted Pursuant to the No Fear Act

Equal Employment Opportunity Data Posted Pursuant to Title III of the Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 (No FEAR Act), Pub. L. 107-174