The transportation research community consists of numerous partnerships to aid in the conduct of research and the implementation of technologies and innovations.  The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the State Departments of Transportation (SDOTs), and the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) are among these partners, who work closely in many facets of the national research program. The TRB’s mission is to promote innovation and progress in transportation by stimulating and conducting research, facilitating the dissemination of information, and encouraging the implementation of research results. TRB fulfills this mission through the work of its standing technical committees and task forces addressing all modes and aspects of transportation; publication and dissemination of reports and peer-reviewed technical papers on research findings; administration of contract research programs; conduct of special studies on transportation policy issues; maintenance of Transport Research International Documentation (TRID); and hosting an annual meeting that attracts approximately 14,000 transportation professionals from throughout the United States and abroad. This pooled fund provides a mechanism for States to transfer funds to FHWA to add to the TRB Core Program Services cooperative agreement.

To provide a mechanism for State transportation departments to support the TRB's core program and services.

This pooled fund study permits States to make their contributions to the TRB Core Program instead of sending their contributions to TRB directly. 

The amount for each State is listed in the spreadsheet attached to this page. Commitments for Federal fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025-September 30, 2026) and TRB fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026- June 30, 2027) should be made by June 30, 2026 and transferred to FHWA. Participating States and agencies utilizing Federal funds will be asked to submit their funding transfer requests through FHWA’s Fiscal Management Information System (FMIS). When submitting through the FHWA FMIS, please select the State to FHWA Program Office-Pooled Fund transfer type. Funds should be sent to the Office of Research, Development and Technology (BPAC 040).  Please reference TPF-5(575) when transferring funds. 

Waiver Memo to be added shortly.