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Office of the Secretary of Transportation: Key Grant Programs

… Agency Description The  Office of the Secretary of Transportation  oversees the formulation of national transportation policy and promotes intermodal transportation through programs and grants …
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One Call Notification System Grants

… The One-Call Grant program provides funding for state agencies to increase damage prevention efforts, train and collect annual pipeline data, change state underground damage prevention laws, and …
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Other Federal Agencies’ Grant Funding Process

… While each federal agency’s grant opportunities can be found through Grants.gov , their individual requirements may vary. Links to the individual agencies are provided below. Please …
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Other Federal Agencies’ Roles in Rural Transportation

… Along with USDOT, other federal agencies have made it their goal to contribute to the well-being and safety of rural communities through transportation planning and …
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Overview of EV Federal Funding and Financing Programs

… Federal funding for electric vehicle infrastructure can be drawn from several sources, including competitive and formula grant programs, loan financing programs, and tax incentives. The …
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Overview of Funding and Financing at USDOT

… What money is available? Federal investment can be drawn from several sources. Congress appropriates funding to USDOT and authorizes transportation programs based on national priorities. DOT and …
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Overview of Funding and Financing at USDOT

… Provides a high-level overview of the different types of grants, financing, and public-private partnerships available at USDOT. Includes a description of formula vs. discretionary grants, as …
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Overview: Subcontracting with DOT

… A webpage providing an overview of subtracting with U.S. DOT. … contracting, procurement, sub, business, small business, SBA, corporations, Small Business Administration, purchasing, S.B.A. contract, …
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Partnership Opportunities for EV Infrastructure

… From providing technical expertise to convening local stakeholders to hosting charging stations, partners play a key role in most EV charging projects. Select the linked sections below to learn more …
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Partnership with Philanthropy

… USDOT's programs and projects will have greater impact and reach if we partner with a broad set of stakeholders—including philanthropic organizations. Around the country, philanthropy often plays important roles …
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Passenger Ferry Grant Program

… The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced the opportunity to apply for $50.1 million in competitive grants under the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Passenger Ferry Grant Program (PFG) (Federal …
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Past, Present, and Future of Reconnecting Communities

… Explore the Past, Present, and Future of Reconnecting Communities , an interactive DOT virtual StoryMap that spotlights the historic context and need for this pilot, and …
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Pedestrian and Bicycle Funding Opportunities: U.S. Department of Transportation Transit, Safety, and Highway Funds

… This table indicates potential eligibility for pedestrian and bicycle projects under U.S. Department of Transportation surface transportation funding …
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Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC)

… The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC) supports the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) efforts to promote an integrated, convenient, and safe transportation system …
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Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Planning

… The Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Planning provides funding to communities to integrate land use and transportation planning for a new fixed guideway or …
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Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration: Key Grant Programs

… Agency Description The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is responsible for developing and enforcing regulations for the safe, reliable, and environmentally sound …
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Pipeline Emergency Response Grant

… The Pipeline Emergency Response Grants (PERG) is a competitive grant program designed to encourage a comprehensive approach to emergency planning and training by incorporating the unique challenges …
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Planning and Demonstration Activities - SS4A

… On This Page Overview #1: Eligible Action Plan Activities #2: Eligible Supplemental Planning Activities #3: Eligible Demonstration Activities Demonstration Activity Requirements Final Deliverables …
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Planning and Environment Linkages Handbook

… Planning and Environment Linkages (PEL) is a valuable tool for creating efficiencies in the transportation project development process that supports agencies' efforts to accelerate project …
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Planning for Electric Buses

… Planning for the adoption of electric buses and the installation of charging infrastructure will likely be driven by the transit agency, in coordination with the many partners previously …
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