SMART Reporting Requirements Checklist

An overview of reporting requirements for all SMART Grant recipients. Includes submission instructions for each reporting type, and accompanies the grantee reporting calendar. 

SMART Federal Financial Reporting: SF-425

SMART Grant recipients should use the SF-425 form for their federal financial reporting. Forms should be submitted quarterly, even in quarters where no reimbursement is being sought (enter '0' on the appropriate lines). Email completed forms to smartreports@dot.gov. Users should download...

FY23 Reporting Webinar Deck

The deck for the Oct 10th, 2024 webinar for FY23 SMART Grantees. The webinar welcomed the new FY23 grantees to the program, covered quarterly milestone and financial reporting requirements, the Data Management Plan, and the Evaluation Plan. It also discussed project promotion and involving USDOT...

2024 SMART Summit Report

This report summarizes the 2024 SMART Summit events, including key takeaways from each panel, presentation, and breakout session. It was prepared by SMART Program staff. 

FY24 Stage Two SMART Grant: How to Apply Webinar

A PDF version of the slides presented at the July 18th, 2024 'How to Apply' webinar for the FY24 SMART Stage Two NOFO. The presentation covers eligible applicants (recipients of FY22 Stage One SMART Grants), application requirements, and other key elements of the NOFO. 

2024 SMART Summit Presentations

Combined slide decks of materials presented during the 2024 SMART Grant Summit by the presenters listed. Not all presenters used slides, and not all slides are available for distribution. These documents represent all materials from the 2024 Summit that will be shared. 

SMART Budget Justification Template

A template for developing budget justification documents for the SMART Grants program. Use this template to develop initial budget justifications for developing a SMART Grant Agreement, or to develop a budget modification justification. 

SMART Stage 2: Letter of Designation Job Aid

This job aid provides instructions and a template for applicants to the SMART Stage 2 Grant. The Letter of Designation should be used only when an existing SMART Stage 1 recipient wishes to designate another, eligible entity, as the lead applicant for their Stage 2 project. It is NOT REQUIRED if...

SMART Stage 2 FAQs

Answers to frequently asked questions about Stage 2 of the SMART Grants Program.

This page has been updated to reflect the Stage 2 FY 2024 NOFO Announcement made on July 15th, 2024. The FY24 Stage 2 NOFO closed at 5:00pm ET on August 14th. The NOFO text can be found here. It can also be found on Grants.gov.

SMART Environmental Review Readiness Guidance

This guidance is to assist SMART Grant recipients and applicants understand the environmental review requirements that may apply to their projects. It can assist them in preparing their SMART applications for Stage 1 and Stage 2.