Fiscal Year 2023 Pollinator-Friendly Practices on Roadsides and Highway Rights-of-Way Program
ID: 353446Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

DOT Federal Highway Administration (DOT-FHWA)

Award Range

$0 - $150K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Transportation

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/353446
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is offering grants under the Fiscal Year 2023 Pollinator-Friendly Practices on Roadsides and Highway Rights-of-Way Program, aimed at enhancing pollinator habitats along eligible routes. This program, established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, seeks to fund the implementation or improvement of Pollinator-Friendly Practices Plans by State Departments of Transportation, Indian Tribes, and Federal Land Management Agencies, with each entity eligible for a grant of up to $150,000. The initiative is crucial for promoting biodiversity and ecological connectivity by transforming roadside areas into habitats for various pollinators, thereby supporting healthy ecosystems and agricultural productivity. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by July 18, 2024, and can reach out to Mishel R McCants at pollinators@dot.gov for further information regarding the application process.

    Point(s) of Contact
    pollinators@dot.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    RPP Application Template.docx
    RPP_FAQ.pdf
    The Roadside Pollinator Program, established under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, aims to enhance pollinator habitats along roadside rights-of-way through federal grants. Eligible applicants include State Departments of Transportation, Indian Tribes, and Federal Land Management Agencies, with each entity limited to one grant of up to $150,000. The program encourages the implementation or improvement of existing Pollinator-Friendly Practices Plans covering various pollinators, including invertebrates, birds, and bats. Eligible activities include pollinator-friendly mowing, seeding, training, and habitat protection, but exclude new plan development and mitigation activities related to environmental regulations. The program seeks coordination with relevant state agencies and tribes during the application process. Funds can only be spent after grant agreements are finalized, and projects are subject to federal compliance regulations. As part of ongoing support, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) offers information and resources for grant applicants, though they do not provide direct technical assistance during application reviews. Future funding opportunities will be posted on relevant government platforms, although the program’s initial authorization extends through 2026.
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