Electric Vehicle Charger Reliability and Accessibility Accelerator Program - January 18, 2024

FHWA announced awarded $4,360,175.68 to MDOT to repair 25 electric vehicle (EV) chargers in six counties across the State. They will be replaced with new chargers that meet minimum standards and requirements for projects funded under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program.

National Infrastructure Project Assistance (MEGA) Grant Program - January 12, 2024

U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen, Governor Wes Moore and MDOT Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld announced $80 million in USDOT funding for the Maryland Transportation Authority to make critical transportation safety, mobility and environmental improvements around the toll plaza and Frankfurst Avenue Interchange of the I-895 Baltimore Harbor Tunnel.

Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Grant Program - January 11, 2024

FHWA awarded the Maryland Clean Energy Center $15 million to build 87 electric vehicle charging stations in urban, suburban and low- and moderate-income communities across Maryland. Proposed sites include Coppin State University, a HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) in Baltimore, and 34 disadvantaged communities with multi-family housing. The project also includes workforce development programs that offer services to help train, place and retain people in good-paying jobs or registered apprenticeships. 

If you have a recently awarded project that you would like to highlight in the next newsletter, reach out to us!

February Updates

New Grant Resources

MDOT is growing our resources to support you! We have developed a pre-recorded technical guidance webinar on the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant Program, which is available here. Applications are being accepted until February 28, 2024.

The Notice of Funding Opportunity for Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program and Restoration/Enhancement Grant Program are being released by the USDOT in 2023. The timeline is subject to change.

FTA: Accelerating Advanced Digital Construction Management Systems (ADCMS) Program - Due February 10, 2024

• Webinar Recording: Program Overview

FTA: Innovative Coordinated Access and Mobility Pilot Program - Due February 13, 2024

USDOT: Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant Program - Considerations for FY24 funds due February 28, 2024. Consideration for FY25 funds due January 13, 2025. Considerations for FY26 funds due January 13, 2026.  

ARC: Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE) - Applications accepted on a rolling basis but reviewed quarterly until funding is expended. The next round is due February 29, 2024.

FHWA: Bridge Investment Program (Planning & Bridge Projects) - Consideration for FY23/24 funds due February 19, 2024 (Planning) and March 19, 2024 (Bridge Projects). Considerations for FY25 funds due October 1, 2024 (Planning) and November 1, 2024 (Bridge Projects). Considerations for FY26 funds due October 1, 2025 (Planning) and November 1, 2025 (Bridge Projects).

MARAD: Port Infrastructure Development Program - Due April 30, 2024

FHWA: Bridge Investment Program (Large Bridge Project Grants) - Consideration for FY25 funds due August 1, 2024. Consideration for FY26 funds due August 1, 2025.

• Presentation: Program Overview
• Presentation: Planning Grants Overview
• Presentation: Bridge and Large Bridge Grants Overview

HUD:  Thriving Communities Technical Assistance (TCTA) Program - Request technical assistance using this form. 

USDOT: Rural Autonomous Vehicle Program - Letter of Intent due January 19, 2024 / application due March 13, 2024.

USDA: Community Facilities Program Disaster Repair Grants - Open until funds are exhausted.

We encourage you to download our fact sheet, updated regularly, on our available resources, contact information and select grant opportunities for local partners here. If you are representing a local entity and interested in receiving a letter of support from MDOT for a current or anticipated project, please fill out this request form.

The Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) is hosting five in-person public workshops to review grants available for Transportation Alternatives/Safe Routes to School and Recreational Trails Program. Additional MDOT programs, discretionary grants, the Maryland Highway Safety Office Grant, the Emissions Reduction Grant, and the Kim Lamphier Bikeways Network Grant also will be presented. The following workshops will be held from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 

• February 28, 2024 - Eastern Shore Land Conservancy (ESLC), Room 114, 114 South Washington Street in Easton (Snow Date: 3/4/2024)
• March 6, 2024 - Town Hall Council Chamber, 305 Queen Anne Street in La Plata (Snow Date: 3/11/2024)
• March 7, 2024 - SHA District 4 Office Training Room, 320 West Warren Road in Hunt Valley (Snow Date: 3/12/2024)
• March 13, 2024 - SHA District 3 Office Training Room, 3900 Kenilworth Avenue in Greenbelt (Snow Date: 3/18/2024)
• March 14, 2024 - Washington County Free Library Meeting Room, 100 South Potomac Street in Hagerstown (Snow Date: 3/19/2024)

Local governments, regional transportation authorities, transit agencies, school districts, natural resource or public land agencies, education agencies, tribal governments, government-sponsored community groups and non-profit organizations are encouraged to attend. Register here.  

We want to support you! Reach out to discuss your capital priorities, federal funding opportunities and how we can work together. Please visit the MDOT IIJA Federal Discretionary Grant Information website to learn more or to view previous newsletter editions by clicking the button below. Email MDOTTSOOPCP@mdot.maryland.gov with any questions or general inquiries.