Award Recipients Announced for Transportation-Related Research and Workforce Development Grant Program
ALL COUNTIES | October 15, 2026
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) has announced award recipients for the Transportation-Related Research and Workforce Development (TRWD) Program for State Fiscal Year 2027.
The TRWD program supports research into materials, logistics, processes, and methods that promote resilience, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness in transportation. It also supports education, economic development, and workforce development through industry training, apprenticeships, and educational programs for transportation-related personnel.
Eligible recipients are limited to publicly funded institutions of higher education.
ARDOT awarded two TRWD projects for a total of $460,000 for State Fiscal Year 2027. Arkansas State University and the University of Arkansas were this year’s grant recipients. Their award information is listed below.
| Applicant | Project Title | Project Description | Amount Awarded |
| Arkansas State University | The Effects of Roadside Seeding Practices on Plant Diversity and Pollinators | This transportation research project will analyze ARDOT construction project data and conduct field surveys to improve ARDOT protocols, identify native species, and provide data on more resilient roadside vegetation. | $ 249,000 |
| University of Arkansas | Extending the Life of Arkansas Roads through Pavement Preservation Training | This workforce development project will conduct a series of trainings across the state that focuses on asphalt pavement preservation with hands-on demonstrations and classroom sessions. | $ 211,000 |
| Total Awarded | $ 460,000 |
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