Low Carbon Transportation Materials Program
ID: 356233Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

DOT Federal Highway Administration (DOT-FHWA)

Award Range

$0 - $800M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Transportation

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is offering grants through the Low Carbon Transportation Materials Program, aimed at funding the use of construction materials with significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions. This initiative, established by the Inflation Reduction Act, seeks to reimburse eligible entities for the incremental costs associated with using low carbon materials in federally funded projects, while also promoting the development of identification frameworks and workforce training for these materials. The program emphasizes safety, equity, environmental justice, and workforce development in its project selection criteria, with a total funding amount of up to $800 million available until September 30, 2031. Interested applicants must submit their applications electronically by November 25, 2024, and can contact Veronica Jacobson at FHWALowCarbonMaterials@dot.gov for further information.

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    The Low-Carbon Transportation Materials Program, established under the Inflation Reduction Act, offers up to $800 million in funding for construction projects utilizing materials with significantly reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Eligible applicants include local governments and relevant transportation entities, with applications due by November 25, 2024. Key activities supported include the development of material identification frameworks, the appropriateness of materials for use in federally funded projects, and the promotion of low-carbon material adoption through workforce development and technology transfer.
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