FY22-FY24 Congestion Relief Program
ID: 352531Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

DOT Federal Highway Administration (DOT-FHWA)

Award Range

$10M - $150M

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/352531

Additional Information

https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/bipartisan-infrastructure-law/congestion_relief.cfm
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is offering a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for its Congestion Relief Program, which aims to distribute up to $150 million in grants for fiscal years 2022-2024. This program is designed to support innovative, integrated, and multimodal solutions to alleviate highway congestion in urbanized areas with populations exceeding one million, with eligible applicants including states, metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs), cities, and municipalities. The program emphasizes safety, sustainability, equity, and workforce development, aligning with the goals of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and requires a minimum grant award of $10 million with at least 20% non-federal matching funds. Applications must be submitted via Grants.gov by April 22, 2024, and interested parties can contact Ryan J. Buck at congestion.relief@dot.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    congestion.relief@dot.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    NOFO 693JJ324NF00009 - Congestion Relief Program - FY 22-24 - REV-03.14.24 - Amd 4.pdf
    NOFO.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for its Congestion Relief Program aimed at awarding up to $150 million for fiscal years 2022-2024. This competitive grant program targets urbanized areas with populations exceeding one million and is designed to support innovative solutions to reduce highway congestion through integrated, multimodal approaches. Eligible applicants include states and metropolitan planning organizations. The minimum grant award is $10 million, requiring at least 20% non-federal matching funds. Applications must be submitted via grants.gov by April 22, 2024. The program emphasizes project safety, sustainability, equity, and workforce development, reflecting priorities aligned with the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. To qualify, projects must mitigate congestion-related impacts on economy, environment, and mobility, with evaluations based on merit criteria that include understanding congestion, proposed management strategies, and safety considerations. The FHWA encourages applicants to engage with local communities and consider equity impacts, particularly for disadvantaged groups, throughout the project lifecycle. The application process includes various standard forms and project narratives detailing the proposed projects' scope, budget, and anticipated benefits.
    UPDATED FAQs for NOFO 693JJ324NF00009 - Congestion Relief Program - FY 22-24 - 3.13.2024.pdf
    UPDATED.pdf
    The Congestion Relief Grant Program, established under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, aims to provide federal grants to states, metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs), and municipalities for projects targeting congestion relief in urban areas with populations exceeding one million. Eligible projects include various multimodal solutions like congestion pricing, mobility services, and integrated congestion management systems. Applications are due by April 22, 2024, and must be submitted through Grants.gov. The program allows simultaneous applications for multiple federal grants, but only specific entities, such as states and MPOs, may apply directly. Counties and transit agencies can participate as partners but are not eligible for direct awards. The federal cost share for projects is capped at 80%, with a minimum grant size of $10 million, fostering significant investment in infrastructure improvements aimed at alleviating traffic congestion and enhancing transportation efficiency. The document also stipulates requirements related to environmental assessments, project readiness, and addressing potential financial impacts on low-income drivers, ensuring equitable project development aligned with federal regulations.
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