Transportation-Related Research and Workforce Development Grant Program (TRWD)
Forecasted
Transportation-Related Research and Workforce Development Grant Program (TRWD) supports public colleges’ transportation research and training to advance resilient, cost-effective transportation and workforce skills.
Funder: Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT)
Due Dates: Due Dates (Anticipated): Not yet announced
Funding Amounts: Minimum request $20,000; no maximum request; approximately $1,000,000 per application window starting with the 2028 cycle
Summary: Supports publicly funded higher education institutions conducting transportation-related research or workforce development.
Key Information: Projects may address research or workforce development; they do not need to cover both.
Description
The Transportation-Related Research and Workforce Development Grant Program (TRWD) funds transportation research and workforce training through the Arkansas Department of Transportation. Established in 2017 and expanded to workforce development in 2021, the program supports investigations that advance resilient, sustainable logistics, processes, materials, and methods while promoting cost-effectiveness, education, and economic development.
Research may concern any form of transportation, including rail, public transportation, aviation, and waterborne transportation. Workforce development includes industry training, apprenticeships, and educational programs that build transportation-related personnel skills. ARDOT’s Local Programs Division administers the program, and the TRWD Committee reviews and scores eligible proposals through a competitive selection process.
