This newsletter focuses on Discretionary Grants outlined in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), one of the largest federal investments in infrastructure in nearly half a century. State and local governments
largely will be responsible to prepare, design, and implement these projects. This newsletter will highlight news, awarded projects, open federal and state opportunities, and resources available. We want to hear
from you! Thank you to everyone who has participated so far. Keep an eye out for a grants webinar in the spring. |
U.S. Transportation Secretary Buttigieg announced up to $435 million in grant awards for 24 University Transportation Centers (UTCs). Maryland is home to top tier higher education research institutions, and the UTC award announcement was a case in point. We congratulate Morgan State University, Johns Hopkins University,
and the University of Maryland for their success: - Morgan State University
- Lead University for Region 3 Sustainable Mobility and Accessibility Regional Transportation
Equity Research Center - $3M funding
- Research Consortium Member for the: (1) National Safety21 Consortium; (2) National Center for Transportation Cybersecurity and Resiliency; (3) Center for Climate-Smart Transportation; and (4) Center for Multi-Modal Mobility in Urban, Rural and Tribal Areas
- Johns Hopkins University
- Lead University for the Center for Climate-Smart Transportation Consortium
- Research Consortium
Member for the Center for Advancing Research in Transportation Emissions, Energy, and Health
- University of Maryland
- Lead University for the Center for Multi-Modal Mobility in Urban, Rural
and Tribal Areas
- Research Consortium Member for the: (1) Region 3 Sustainable Mobility and Accessibility Regional Transportation Equity Research Center; and the (2) Research and Education in Promoting Safety
We want to congratulate the
recipients and remind any intended applicants to continue to reach out to us in the future. |
Open Federal IIJA Opportunities ARC: Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE) - Applications accepted on a rolling basis but reviewed quarterly until funding is expended. FMCSA: High Priority (HP) Innovative Technology Deployment Grants - Due April 3, 2023 FMCSA: High Priority (HP) Commercial Motor Vehicle Grants - Due April 3, 2023 FMCSA: Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Operator Safety Training Grant - Due April 3, 2023 FMCSA: Commercial Driver License (CDL) Program Implementation Grant - Due April 3, 2023 DOE: Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs (H2Hubs) - Full Application due April 7, 2023 (concept paper was due November
7, 2022) FTA: Low or No Emission Vehicle Program / Buses and Bus Facilities
Program - Due April 13, 2023 EPA: Clean Air Grants - Due April 15, 2023 MARAD: Port Infrastructure Development Program Grants - Due April 28, 2023 EPA: Climate Pollution Reduction Grants - Due April 28, 2023 FHWA: Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grant Program - May 30, 2023 US DOT: FY 23 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program is now open. The SS4A program funds regional, local, and Tribal initiatives through grants to prevent roadway deaths and
serious injuries - Due July 10, 2023. |
Other Related Opportunities |
The Maryland Energy Administration has a website dedicated to recent federal legislation that will result in new energy-related programs being established to expanded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The White House released an updated calendar of notices of funding opportunities
expected throughout the year. The White House Infrastructure Implementation Team also released new state-by-state fact sheets, which outline the progress in all 50 states, D.C. and the territories as of February 2023. Maryland’s can be found here. Check out the U.S. “DOT Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Year Ahead Checklist” to see how your community can get ready to apply successfully for the
many discretionary grant programs. If you are representing a local entity and are interested in receiving a letter of support from MDOT for a current or anticipated project, please fill out this request form. We will need at least
two full weeks upon receiving the information to route for signature. |
Upcoming Meetings & Events FTA hosted two webinars in February on the FY2023 Low or No Emission and Bus Program NOFO. To watch the recordings, click here. FHWA hosted a Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program,
which can be watched here. The
passcode is: i#l2b6UV. The 2023 CDFA Federal Policy Conference will bring together federal agency and development finance industry experts to help attendees better understand the tools, resources, and regulatory changes impacting the entire federal development finance spectrum. April 11-12, 2023 @ Washington, D.C. Register Here FMCSA’s Analysis, Research, and Technology Forum April 12, 2023 @ Virtual Register Here Innovative Solutions for Safe Streets Webinar April 12, 2023 I 2:00 PM Register Here Understanding Federal Rolls, Programs, and Resources to Support Transit April 13, 2023 I 1:00 PM Register Here |
Please visit the MDOT IIJA Federal Discretionary Grant Information website to learn more and sign up to receive future IIJA Federal Discretionary Grant newsletters by clicking the button below or email MDOTTSOOPCP@mdot.maryland.gov with any questions. |
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