2025 MDOT Grants Funding Roadshow Below are the dates
and locations for the 2025 MDOT Grants Funding Roadshow, featuring select active grant opportunities, including the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program, the Bridge Investment Program (BIP) and the Local and Regional Project Assistance (BUILD) program, as well as State grant programs. The Purple Line Small Business Grants
Program MDOT is accepting grant applications from small
businesses impacted by construction along the Purple Line alignment in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties. The Purple Line Small Business Grants
Program will support business operations during construction closures or detours, as well as provide marketing support for businesses along the alignment during construction of the light rail project. The four-year program will invest $4 million in
eligible businesses along the Purple Line corridor. Grant award amounts of up to
$50,000 will vary based on location of the business, construction impacts and whether the business is in areas designated for community and economic development, revitalization and sustainability. Up to three application rounds will take place each year. The first round of applications is due by March 14, 2025. Program details and the grant application can be found here. |
MDOT Launches Grant Program to Support
TOD, Spur Economic Growth On February 5, MDOT announced a new grant program to advance development projects near transit stations that will spur economic activity and increase connectivity in communities across Maryland. The first round of funding of
the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Capital Grant and Revolving Loan Fund includes $5 million to support local jurisdictions seeking to build equitable and inclusive development near transit hubs. This is the latest tool in the State’s efforts to create vibrant communities around transit, grow transit ridership and expand housing opportunities. The TOD Fund was established by the Equitable Inclusive TOD Enhancement Act signed into law by Governor Wes Moore in 2023 and is in line with the Moore-Miller Administration’s vision for more transit-oriented development statewide. Transit-oriented development is widely known as a highly effective approach to help increase transit ridership, support economic development, maximize the efficient use of
transportation infrastructure and increase affordable and accessible housing opportunities. An outcome from transit-oriented development includes lower greenhouse gas emissions on a per capita basis. The Department will host two webinars for interested applicants on February
14 and March 4. Applications are due by April 8. Program details and the grant application can be found here. If you have a recently awarded project that you would like to highlight in the next newsletter, reach out to us! MDOT Climate Focused Funding Portal
Solicitation Now Open The MDOT Climate Focused Funding Portal Solicitation will be open February 5 – March 26, 2025. MDOT understands the importance
of investing in transportation projects that have climate benefits and is re-launching the Climate Focused Funding portal to identify and implement additional projects following a successful first round in 2024. Click here information and technical assistance, including information on the current solicitation, instructions on how to apply and resources to support you in the identification and submission of your climate beneficial projects. To support applicants, MDOT is offering Weekly Office Hours on Wednesday’s from 3 – 4 p.m. To join, please use the link provided below: CFFP Weekly Virtual Office Hours Meeting ID: 221 327 097 328, Passcode: Bt3LE3mH Recently Submitted Grants The USDOT is currently reviewing several of its grant
programs, resulting in the removal or delay of various Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). Any updates, including re-openings or re-postings, will be available on Grants.gov. For more information about projects submitted by MDOT, visit our webpage. |
Open Federal IIJA Opportunities FAA: Airport Improvement Program - Rolling applications. Entitlement funds only due April 28, 2025. Discretionary funding, in addition to entitlement funding, due June 16, 2025. *Note: Some of these federal grants are subject to ongoing federal decisions. Please check these links for any updated information. For more information about Open Federal Discretionary Grants, visit our webpage. |
MDOT has announced the Maryland Electric
Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Installation Partnering Form, now available through the EV Plan website. The form is a new resource to encourage potential partnership and collaboration among organizations that are interested in installing publicly available EV charging stations throughout the State. The ‘List of Partners’ gathered through the form will be updated regularly so that interested organizations can reach out directly to those identified on the list about teaming
opportunities. For those interested in partnering with a site host, MDOT recommends utilizing the EV Charger Siting Tool to
determine if sites may be a good candidate. Current funding
opportunities that may be of interest to Clean Cities and Communities stakeholders, including U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO) funding opportunity announcements (FOAs) issued by the USDOE, are available at the Clean Cities and Communities: Funding Opportunities website. Sustainable Maryland has launched the Sustainable Maryland
Action Grants Program to further their mission of enhancing livability and sustainability across Maryland’s municipalities. This program supports a wide range of community-scale sustainability initiatives, offering a vital funding resource for Sustainable Maryland-registered and certified municipalities. For more information, please head to the Sustainable Maryland website. Use this Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Tracker to identify anticipated opening and closing dates for key programs within the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Connect with us if we can coordinate with you or
partner on an application. |
The BIL Launchpad provides customized information on available funding, interactive technical support, data on successful awards, and essential resources to help users navigate transportation grant programs and expedite applications. Additional DOT technical assistance resources can be found through the DOT Navigator. If you are representing a local entity and interested in receiving an MDOT Letter of Support for a current or anticipated project, click here to fill out a request form, and contact Sean Winkler at swinkler1@mdot.maryland.gov or 410-865-1158. Additional Resources Learn more
about: Upcoming Meetings & Events 2025 Maryland Highway Safety Summit The 2025 Maryland Highway Safety Summit will be held on April 29, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hilton Baltimore BWI Hotel. The summit is an annual meeting of Maryland’s safety leaders and stakeholders working together to reach the goal of eliminating traffic fatalities and serious injuries by
2030. The event highlights Maryland’s collaborative approach to bringing federal, State and local partners together. Register here. Questions? Reach out to Rachel Andress or Anna Levendusky. 2025 Summer Youth Initiative The Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA), along with industry partners, will immerse 50 Baltimore City students in the exciting work environment at BWI Marshall Airport, including daily flight operations, security, transportation and many businesses in the airport community. This unique opportunity will expose them to the wide range of jobs and careers available in one of Maryland’s largest
employment centers. Click here to donate and support the Summer Youth Initiative. |
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