FY 2024-2026 Nationally Significant Federal Lands and Tribal Projects Program DOT Federal Highway Administration
The FY 2024-2026 Nationally Significant Federal Lands and Tribal Projects Program, offered by the DOT Federal Highway Administration, is a grant opportunity in the category of Transportation. This program aims to provide funding for the construction, reconstruction, or rehabilitation of nationally significant transportation projects on Federal Lands and Tribal areas. The grants, with an award ceiling of $47,740,000 and an award floor of $12,500,000, will be awarded on a competitive basis. Eligible applicants include Federal Land Management Agencies (FLMA) and Tribal Governments. States, counties, and units of local government may also apply, but only if sponsored by an FLMA or Tribal government. The close date for this opportunity is October 16, 2024. For more information and to apply, visit the NSFLTP Webpage at https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/programs/significant. For any inquiries, contact Frances Ramirez, the National Program Manager, at NSFLTP-Program@dot.gov.
The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) is offering a grant opportunity called the Traffic Records Forum. This grant is aimed at federally recognized Native American Tribal Governments and is focused on implementing traffic safety programs and projects. The goal is to reduce the number of traffic crashes, deaths, injuries, and property damage within these populations. The grant provides funding for tribal employees to attend the 2024 Traffic Records Forum, where attendees can participate in sessions on safety data collection methods, best practices, and various other topics related to traffic records and highway safety. The forum offers an opportunity to network with transportation and highway safety professionals, learn about new technologies and ideas, and understand how better data can help save lives. For more information and to apply, visit the following website: [Traffic Records Forum](https://www.atsip.org/trf/).
National Academy of Sciences - Core Program Services for a Highway Research, Development, and Technology Program DOT Federal Highway Administration
The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) is seeking Core Program Services for a Highway Research, Development, and Technology Program. This opportunity is a sole source set-aside for NAS, with no other applicants being considered for award. The purpose of this cooperative agreement is to provide financial and technical support for the Transportation Research Board (TRB), a division within NAS, to provide "Core Program Services for a Highway Research, Development, and Technology Program." The funding instrument type is a Cooperative Agreement, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The total award amount is $7,000,000, with an expected number of awards being 1. The eligible applicants for this opportunity are limited to the National Academy of Sciences. The close date for applications is August 6, 2024, and the archive date is September 5, 2024. For more information, you can contact Sarah E Tarpgaard, the Contracting Officer, at sarah.tarpgaard@dot.gov.
FY 2024-2026 Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program DOT Federal Highway Administration
The DOT Federal Highway Administration has posted a grant opportunity titled "FY 2024-2026 Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program". This grant aims to provide funding for projects that aim to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions and improve habitat connectivity for terrestrial and aquatic species. The grant is open to various eligible entities such as State Departments of Transportation, Metropolitan Planning Organizations, local governments, regional transportation authorities, special purpose districts or public authorities with a transportation function, Indian Tribes, and Federal Land Management Agencies. The grant has a cost-sharing or matching requirement and falls under the category of transportation. The application period for FY 2024 and FY 2025 opens on June 6, 2024, and closes on September 4, 2024, while the application period for FY 2026 opens on May 1, 2025, and closes on August 1, 2025. The award ceiling for this grant is $100,000,000, and it is expected that 40 awards will be granted. For more information, interested parties can contact Freida Byrd, the Contract Specialist, at wildlifecrossings@dot.gov.
Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 through FY 2026 Bridge Investment Program, Planning and Bridge Project Grants DOT Federal Highway Administration
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 through FY 2026 Bridge Investment Program, Planning and Bridge Project Grants is a federal grant opportunity posted by the DOT Federal Highway Administration. This grant is in the category of Transportation and falls under the Discretionary funding activity. The grant requires cost sharing or matching and is available for eligible applicants, including states, metropolitan planning organizations, local governments, political subdivisions, special purpose districts, federal land management agencies, tribal governments, and multistate or multijurisdictional groups.
The purpose of this grant is to provide funding for two categories: Planning and Bridge Project grants. Planning grants are for projects related to planning activities, while Bridge Project grants are for projects with total eligible costs not greater than $100 million. The grant establishes a "rolling application" process for these categories, providing the schedule, requirements, and selection process for projects. The funding for this grant is provided by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), and totals up to $9.7 billion for FY 2023 through FY 2026.
The grant has an award ceiling of $80,000,000 and an award floor of $50,000. It is expected that approximately 150 awards will be given. The closing date for applications is October 1, 2024, and the archive date is October 31, 2024. For more information and to apply, interested parties can visit the following website: [BIP Funding Programs - Bridges and Structures](https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/bridge/bip/index.cfm).
For any inquiries or further assistance, applicants can contact Angela Jones, an Agreement Specialist at the Office of Acquisition and Grants Management, Federal Highway Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation. The contact information is as follows:
- Email: BridgeInvestmentProgram@dot.gov
- Address: Angela Jones, Agreement Specialist, Office of Acquisition and Grants Management, Federal Highway Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590.
This grant opportunity provides significant funding for planning and bridge projects, supporting transportation infrastructure development and improvement across eligible entities.