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Find similar grantsUniversity Transportation Centers Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). The UTC Program awards grants to consortia of colleges and universities across the United States to advance transportation science and innovation, develop the next generation of transportation professionals, and address critical workforce needs.
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