The purpose of this proposed Cooperative Agreement is for the American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO), through the AASHTO Innovation Management (AIM) Program, to advance innovation deployment activities under the Every Day Counts (EDC) initiative; and to foster a culture of innovation within the highway community. The Cooperative Agreement will result in the distribution of up to $1,800,000. The actual amount available to be awarded under this notice will be subject to the availability of funds.