Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 through FY 2026 Bridge Investment Program, Planning and Bridge Project Grants
ID: 351567Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

DOT Federal Highway Administration (DOT-FHWA)

Award Range

$50K - $80M

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/351567

Additional Information

https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/bridge/bip/index.cfm
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is offering grants through the Bridge Investment Program (BIP) for Fiscal Years 2023 to 2026, aimed at enhancing the safety and condition of bridges across the nation. The program includes two funding categories: Planning Grants for feasibility studies and Bridge Project Grants for projects with eligible costs up to $100 million, with a total funding pool of approximately $9.7 billion. This initiative is crucial for improving bridge infrastructure, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, and promoting equity and climate change mitigation in transportation. Interested applicants, including states, local governments, and tribal governments, must submit their applications for Planning Grants by February 19, 2024, and for Bridge Project Grants by March 19, 2024. For further information, applicants can contact Angela Jones at BridgeInvestmentProgram@dot.gov or visit the program's website.

    Files
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    693JJ324NF00006 - BIP Planning and Bridge Projects NOFO.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is soliciting applications for the Bridge Investment Program (BIP), which provides financial assistance for bridge replacement, rehabilitation, preservation, and protection projects. There are two funding categories available: Planning grants for project development and feasibility analysis, and Bridge Project grants for actual construction projects. The program aims to improve bridge safety, efficiency, and condition while encouraging non-Federal contributions from project sponsors.
    693JJ324NF00006.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has announced the Bridge Investment Program (BIP) for Fiscal Years 2023 to 2026, providing grants for bridge planning and project execution. This initiative, aimed at improving the safety and condition of U.S. bridges, offers two funding categories: Planning Grants for feasibility studies and Bridge Project Grants for replacing or rehabilitating bridges worth up to $100 million. Eligible applicants include states, local governments, tribal governments, and metropolitan organizations. Grants can cover a maximum of 80% of eligible project costs, with total funding of up to $9.62 billion for bridge projects and $20 million for planning grants. Deadlines for application submissions vary, with Planning Grants due by February 19, 2024, and Bridge Project Grants by March 19, 2024. The program emphasizes leveraging federal funds with non-federal contributions, ensuring project readiness, and adhering to regulations regarding environmental assessments and maintenance commitments. In alignment with goals for safety, climate change mitigation, and equity, the BIP encourages substantial improvements in bridge infrastructure, ultimately enhancing transportation efficiency throughout the nation.
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