Purple Line Small Business Grant Program On May 2, 2025, the Maryland Department of Transportation announced the first round of recipients for the Purple Line Small Business Grant Program. Awards in this initial phase ranged from $1,000 to $40,000, totaling $1
million in grant funding. The next application cycle opens on June 2, with submissions due by June 27, 2025. Urban Tree Grant Program Now Accepting Applications for Tree Planting Projects in Urban Communities The MDOT Urban Tree Grant Program is accepting applications for tree planting projects in urban communities impacted by transportation projects. Funding up to $5,000 is available per planting project with additional funds
available for pocket forest efforts. Details and the online application can be found here. The deadline is Tuesday,
July 15, at 4:30 p.m. Complete applications require county Forestry Board signoff. Allison Gost (abreitenother@mdot.maryland.gov), the Urban Tree Grant Program Manager, is available for all questions and support needs. MDOT is excited to offer a series of Office Hours for those interested in the funding. If you have questions, need support, or want to talk through your project idea, please join us every other Thursday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
beginning April 15 and running through July 10, on Teams. Virtual Office Hours Join the Meeting Meeting ID: 293 452 843 042 Passcode: e4ZD3QN3 Freight Rail Grant Program The MDOT Freight Rail Grant Program (FRGP) is a competitive,
state-funded, reimbursable grant program administered by the Office of Rail and Intermodal Freight (RIF) within the Secretary’s Office at MDOT. The FRGP provides grant assistance to local jurisdictions, railroads, businesses, and other key stakeholders to help preserve rail corridors, promote economic development, and support sustainability and innovation in freight transportation. The program is designed to fund strategic investments that enable MDOT to maximize existing infrastructure, assets, and funding opportunities while advancing departmental goals for a safe, secure, and resilient multimodal freight network. Applications will be accepted via the OneStop portal through June 30, 2025. Visit the FRGP webpage for detailed
application instructions, program resources, and additional information. |
Kim Lamphier Bikeways Network Program The Kim Lamphier Bikeways Network Program provides grant funding
to support a wide range of bicycle transportation projects. The program helps advance the planning, design, and construction of facilities that improve bicycle access and mobility, with an emphasis on creating low-traffic-stress routes that encourage mode shift. The Bikeways Program aims to build on previous investments, complement local, state, and federal initiatives, and prioritize projects that enhance safety and access for disadvantaged communities. The application deadline is May 26, 2025. You can find program details and submit your application here. If you have a recently awarded project that you would like to highlight in the next newsletter, reach out to us! For more information about projects submitted by MDOT, visit our webpage. |
Open Federal IIJA Opportunities *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. The EPA has adopted the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards to Non-Federal Entities guidance, which is commonly known as the Uniform Grant Guidance (UGG). Key changes made to the UGG through its 2024 revision, webinars, resources and contracts are available here. 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. Click here to explore funding opportunities under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). Contact us if you are interested in coordinating or partnering 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. Upcoming Meetings & Events 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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