INFRA Grants
ID: 353144Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

69A345 Office of the Under Secretary for Policy (DOT-DOT X-50)

Award Range

$5M - $2B

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/353144

Additional Information

https://www.transportation.gov/grants/mpdg-announcement
Timeline
    Description

    The Office of the Under Secretary for Policy at the Department of Transportation (DOT) is offering the INFRA Grants as part of the Multimodal Projects Discretionary Grant (MPDG) opportunity, aimed at enhancing surface transportation infrastructure across the nation. This competitive grant program, funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, seeks to support a variety of eligible projects, including highway freight, bridge improvements, and intermodal facilities, with a total estimated funding of approximately $2.7 billion available for about 30 awards. The application process requires detailed project descriptions, benefit-cost analyses, and readiness assessments, with submissions due by May 6, 2024, via Grants.gov. Interested applicants can reach out to Aubrei Barton at MPDGrants@dot.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    MPDGrants@dot.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    MPDG 2025-2026 Application Checklist.pdf
    MPDG 2025-2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity.pdf
    MPDG_Project_Information_Form.xlsx
    The document outlines a government request for proposals (RFP) focused on transportation infrastructure projects, specifically targeting the National Highway Freight Network and other related projects. It provides a comprehensive framework for submitting project information, including eligibility, project descriptions, funding requirements, and location specifics. Key components include the necessity for clear project titles, detailed descriptions capped at 100 words, and comprehensive cost breakdowns that reflect the total project costs, including federal and non-federal funding. The RFP emphasizes the importance of compliance with various federal transportation programs and highlights opportunities for applicants to demonstrate benefits to areas of persistent poverty or historically disadvantaged communities. Additional information is required on the project’s location, urban population involved, and involvement of federally recognized tribal governments. The document seeks to ensure alignment with federal funding goals while promoting efficient project execution and community benefits. Overall, it serves as a critical vehicle for advancing infrastructure improvements within federal and state transportation frameworks.
    MPDG.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is offering a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the FY 2025-2026 Multimodal Project Discretionary Grant Opportunity, which includes three funding programs: National Infrastructure Project Assistance (Mega), Nationally Significant Multimodal Freight and Highway Projects (INFRA), and Rural Surface Transportation Grants (Rural). With a total of approximately $5.1 billion available, the objective is to enhance surface transportation infrastructure with significant national or regional impacts or improve rural infrastructure. Eligible applicants include states, local governments, tribal governments, and transportation authorities, with varying project types for each program, such as highway, bridge, rail, and public transportation projects. Applications are due by May 6, 2024, and must be submitted via Grants.gov. Key priorities include improving safety, equity, and sustainability, with projects encouraged to address Areas of Persistent Poverty and Historically Disadvantaged Communities. The application process stipulates specific criteria and project requirements, emphasizing the need for detailed project descriptions, benefit-cost analyses, and readiness assessments. The initiative aligns with the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to address deteriorating transportation conditions across the nation, showcasing a commitment to modernizing and expanding transportation infrastructure adequately.
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