The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), is one of the largest federal investments in infrastructure in nearly half a century. State and local governments will largely be responsible to prepare, design, and implement these projects. The bill not only increased funding for existing programs but also created entirely new programs to meet today’s needs.  

Maryland is set to receive over $2.2 billion for transportation to invest in roads, bridges, public transit, ports and airports. This newsletter will highlight news, awarded projects, open federal and state opportunities and resources available. 

New Federal Discretionary Grant opportunities will be added to future issues. Please let us know if you have a suggested transportation-related addition.

The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA): All Stations Accessibility Program (ASAP)

The MDOT MTA will receive $7,109,500.00 to develop plans and complete environmental work for the future renovation of the Martin State Airport station on its Penn commuter rail MARC line to make it safer and fully accessible. The station, located north of Baltimore requires riders to cross multiple tracks to board the train.  

FAA: Airport Improvement Program Supplemental Discretionary Grants - Due January 31, 2023

FEMA: Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities -  State application due January 27, 2023

FHWA: Culvert Removal, Replacement, Restoration Program - Due February 6, 2023

The United States Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT): Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant Program - Due February 28, 2023

FTA: Areas of Persistent Poverty Program (AoPP) - Due March 10, 2023 

ARC: Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE) - Applications accepted on a rolling basis but reviewed quarterly until funding is expended.

MDOT Motor Vehicle Administration: Highway Safety Grants - Due February 24, 2023 

Biden-Harris administration announces availability of $100 million through Inflation Reduction Act for Environmental Justice Grants.

Check out the U.S. “DOT Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Year Ahead Checklist” to see how your community can get ready to successfully apply for the many discretionary grant programs that will release Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO) throughout the year.

If you are a local agency and interested in receiving a letter of support from MDOT, please fill out this request form. We will need at least two full weeks upon receiving the information to route for signature.

Review the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Guidebook, which is a roadmap to the funding available under the law.  

The following list is five-year totals for all grant programs authorized under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for the Department of Transportation. 

U.S. DOT Transit Worker and Rider Safety Best Practices Research Project Notice of Funding Opportunity  

January 18, 2023 | 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM

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U.S. DOT How to Compete for RAISE Grants: Rural and Tribal Applicants

January 24, 2023 | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Register Here  

MDOT FY 2024 Grants Webinar: Local, Regional, State Applicants 

Learn about the MDOT state grants available for FY 2024, including Transportation Alternatives, Safe Routes to School, Recreational Trails, Kim Lamphier Bikeways Network, Strategic Transit Innovative Grants and Highway Safety Programs.
February 15, 2023 | 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
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Please visit the MDOT IIJA Federal Discretionary Grant Information website to learn more by clicking the button below or email MDOTTSOOPCP@mdot.maryland.gov with any questions.