FY23-24 Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program DOT - Federal Railroad Administration
The FY23-24 Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program, offered by the DOT - Federal Railroad Administration, is a grant opportunity in the category of Transportation. The purpose of this program is to provide funding for highway-rail and pathway-rail grade crossing improvement projects. The focus is on improving the safety and mobility of people and goods. The grant requires a cost sharing or matching requirement. Eligible applicants include states, political subdivisions of states, federally recognized Indian tribes, local governments, public port authorities, metropolitan planning organizations, and groups of entities described in any of these categories. The grant has an estimated total program funding of $1,148,809,580 and expects to make 80 awards. The close date for applications is September 23, 2024. For more information and to apply, visit the following link: [FY23-24 Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program](https://www.grantsolutions.gov/gs/preaward/previewPublicAnnouncement.do?id=111936). If you have any questions, you can contact the Grants.gov Contact Center at 1-800-518-4726.
Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 – 2026 Bridge Investment Program, Large Bridge Project Grants DOT Federal Highway Administration
The DOT Federal Highway Administration has posted a grant opportunity titled "Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 – 2026 Bridge Investment Program, Large Bridge Project Grants". This grant is in the category of Transportation and falls under the funding instrument type of Grant. The grant requires cost sharing or matching. The eligible applicants for this grant include States, metropolitan planning organizations, local governments, political subdivisions, special purpose districts, Federal Land Management Agencies, Tribal governments, and multistate or multijurisdictional groups of entities.
The purpose of this grant is to solicit applications for Large Bridge Project grants, which are projects with total eligible costs greater than $100 million. The grants are part of the Bridge Investment Program (BIP) and are funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The available funding for FY 2023 through FY 2026 is up to $9.62 billion. The grant establishes a rolling application process for Large Bridge Project applications, providing the schedule, requirements, and selection process for such projects.
The grant has an award ceiling of $3,000,000,000 and an award floor of $50,000,000. It is expected that approximately 50 awards will be made. The grant close date varies depending on the fiscal year. For FY 2023 and FY 2024 funds, applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. EST on 12/04/23. For FY 2025 funds, applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. EDT on 08/01/24. For FY 2026 funds, applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. EDT on 08/01/25.
For more information and to apply for the grant, interested parties can contact Veronica Jacobson, Agreement Specialist, at BridgeInvestmentProgram@dot.gov. The grant notice will be archived on November 1, 2025.
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.
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.
Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) Program 69A345 Office of the Under Secretary for Policy
The Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) Program, offered by the Office of the Under Secretary for Policy at the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT), is a grant opportunity aimed at advancing and supporting the reconnection of communities that have been divided by transportation infrastructure. The program prioritizes helping disadvantaged communities improve access to daily needs such as jobs, schools, healthcare, grocery stores, and recreation.
The RCP grant program will provide funding on a competitive basis for planning and capital construction activities that aim to restore community connectivity by addressing barriers to mobility, access, and economic development. This includes the removal, retrofit, mitigation, or replacement of highways, roadways, or other infrastructure facilities that create obstacles to community connectivity.
The grant program is open to eligible applicants, specifically nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status. The estimated total program funding is $607,000,000, with an expected number of 100 awards to be granted. The maximum award for Community Planning Grants funded with RCP funds is $2 million, while the minimum award for Capital Construction Grants funded with RCP funds is $5 million.
Applications for the RCP program must be submitted through Valid Eval, and the signup links will be available on the Reconnecting Communities Website. The deadline for submission is 11:59 PM Eastern Time on Monday, September 30, 2024. Late applications will not be accepted.
For more information and updates, please visit the Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) Program Website at [https://www.transportation.gov/reconnecting](https://www.transportation.gov/reconnecting).
For any inquiries, you may contact Andrew Emanuele, the grantor, at andrew.emanuele@dot.gov or by phone at 202-948-3466.