BOZEMAN, MONTANA – 10/4/2023 – As the year draws to a close, the National Center for Rural Road Safety encourages rural transportation agencies to take advantage of these key active notice of funding opportunities.
Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Planning Program – Closes Oct. 10, 2023
This program provides funding to local communities to integrate land use and transportation planning with a new fixed guideway or core capacity transit capital investment. The Federal Transportation Administration has designated $13,460,978 for this effort. Apply here.
SMART Grants, Stage 1 – Closes Oct. 10, 2023
The program provides grants to eligible public sector agencies to conduct demonstration projects focused on advanced smart community technologies and systems. The Office of Secretary (OST) has designated $50,000,000 for this effort. Apply here.
Nationally Significant Federal Lands and Tribal Projects (NSFLTP) Program – Closes Nov. 6, 2023
The program provides funding for the construction, reconstruction, and rehabilitation of nationally significant projects within or near Federal and Tribal lands. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has designated $88,290,000 for this effort. Apply here.
Electric Vehicle Charger Reliability and Accessibility Accelerator Program – Closes Nov. 13, 2023
This program provides funding for the deployment of EV charging infrastructure. The FHWA has designated $100,000,000 for this effort. Apply here.
Thriving Communities Program – Closes Nov. 15, 2023
This program provides funding to eligible applicants to provide technical assistance, planning, and capacity building support to disadvantaged and under-resourced communities. The OST has designated $25,000,000 for this effort. Apply here.
Find all DOT funding opportunities for rural projects here.
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