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RESEARCH INITIATIVE ON THE USE OF STEEL SLAG IN CONCRETE AND CEMENT

Program Information

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Program Number

20.949

Program objective

The research study will advance the Decarbonization Research Priority and Embodied Carbon Research Priority as listed in the RD&T Strategic Plan: • Reduce carbon emissions associated with the extraction and manufacture of construction materials and the construction and maintenance of infrastructure. • Develop tools, technologies, and guidance to improve infrastructure durability, longevity, and sustainability through innovative materials and structures • Ensure research investments are fully leveraged through the demonstration and deployment of the resulting products and innovations

Program expenditures, by FY (2023 - 2025)

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Additional program information

  1. 2024

    The Research initiative on the use of steel slag in concrete and cement received 13 applications in FY 2024. One applicant will be awarded a cooperative agreement in 2025.

Single Audit Applies (2 CFR Part 200 Subpart F):

For additional information on single audit requirements for this program, review the current Compliance Supplement.

OMB is working with the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) and agency offices of inspectors general to include links to relevant oversight reports. This section will be updated once this information is made available.

This project will assist in advancing research and emerging technologies that support the Nation’s goals to decarbonize the transportation sector by 2050, strengthen resilience of the Nation’s transportation infrastructure, networks, and operations as guided by the strategic goals and priorities documented in the following U.S. DOT and U.S. Government plans: • FY 2022-26 U.S. DOT Strategic Plan Climate and Sustainability Strategic Goal • U.S. DOT Research Development & Technology (RD&T) Strategic Plan, FY 2022- 26 Climate and Sustainability research priorities and grand challenge • U.S. National Blueprint for Decarbonization of the Transportation Sector • U.S. DOT Climate Action Plan for Resilience and other reference material presented by the applicants.