Closed · NIPA-23-24-MEGA · CFDA 20.937 · Discretionary

Mega Grants

Federal grant opportunity posted by 69A345 Office of the Under Secretary for Policy, cataloged on Grants.gov.

up to $1B
Award range
Closed
Status
August 21, 2023
Close date
-
Expected awards

The verdict

Mega Grants is a closed discretionary listing from 69A345 Office of the Under Secretary for Policy that offered Up to $1,000,000,000. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

up to $1B
award range
Closed
application status
20.937
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Mega Grants - is cataloged under number NIPA-23-24-MEGA and tied to CFDA assistance listing 20.937, posted by 69A345 Office of the Under Secretary for Policy. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on June 26, 2023 and last updated on July 21, 2023. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $1,000,000,000. The agency has projected $1.8 billion in total estimated funding for this announcement. Cost sharing or matching funds are required, meaning applicants must contribute a portion of the project budget from non-federal sources, factor this into your financial plan before drafting the proposal. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on August 21, 2023. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

Up to $1,000,000,000

Close Date

August 21, 2023

Posted

June 26, 2023

Est. Total Funding

$1,800,000,000

Instrument

Grant

Cost Sharing

Required

Description

The Department is combining three major discretionary grant programs into one Multimodal Projects Discretionary Grant (MPDG) opportunity to reduce the burden for state and local applicants and increase the pipeline of “shovel-worthy” projects that are now possible because of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. These investments will create good-paying jobs, grow the economy, reduce emissions, improve safety, make our transportation more sustainable and resilient, and expand transportation options in rural America and other underserved communities. Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, this funding will help enable more communities to build vital infrastructure projects that also strengthen supply chains and reduce costs for American families.The National Infrastructure Project Assistance (MEGA) program was created in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to fund major projects that are too large or complex for traditional funding programs. The program will provide grants on a competitive basis to support multijurisdictional or regional projects of significance that may also cut across multiple modes of transportation. Eligible projects could include highway, bridge, freight, port, passenger rail, and related public transportation projects of national and regional significance. DOT will award approximately 50 percent of funding to projects greater than $500 million in cost, and approximately 50 percent to projects greater than $100 million but less than $500 million in cost.For more information about last year's Mega awards, visit here: https://www.transportation.gov/grants/mega-grant-program/FY22awards

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

View on Grants.gov

Agency Contact

Paul Baumer Grantor

Key Dates

Posted June 26, 2023
Close Date August 21, 2023
Archive Date September 20, 2023
Last Updated July 21, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Mega Grants", offered by 69A345 Office of the Under Secretary for Policy. It is associated with CFDA program 20.937. The Department is combining three major discretionary grant programs into one Multimodal Projects Discretionary Grant (MPDG) opportunity to reduce the burden for state and local applicants and increas...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on August 21, 2023. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $1,000,000,000. Total estimated funding: $1,800,000,000.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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