Closed · RSTGP-23-24-RURAL · CFDA 20.938 · Discretionary

Rural Surface Transportation Grant Progam

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

up to $675M
Award range
Closed
Status
August 21, 2023
Close date
-
Expected awards

The verdict

Rural Surface Transportation Grant Progam is a closed discretionary listing from 69A345 Office of the Under Secretary for Policy that offered Up to $675,000,000. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

up to $675M
award range
Closed
application status
20.938
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Rural Surface Transportation Grant Progam - is cataloged under number RSTGP-23-24-RURAL and tied to CFDA assistance listing 20.938, 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 $675,000,000. The agency has projected $675.0 million 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 $675,000,000

Close Date

August 21, 2023

Posted

June 26, 2023

Est. Total Funding

$675,000,000

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 Rural Surface Transportation Grant Program (RURAL) was created in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and will support projects to improve and expand the surface transportation infrastructure in rural areas to increase connectivity, improve the safety and reliability of the movement of people and freight, and generate regional economic growth and improve quality of life. Eligible projects for Rural grants include highway, bridge, and tunnel projects that help improve freight, safety, and provide or increase access to an agricultural, commercial, energy, or transportation facilities that support the economy of a rural area. This year alone, DOT will award up to $675 million in grants through the rural program—part of the $2 billion included in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law over five years. At least 90% of rural funding must be awarded in amounts of $25 million or more. If you are seeking less than $25 million, you are competing for only about $67.5 million nationwide.For more information on last year's rural awards, see: https://www.transportation.gov/grants/rural-2022-fact-sheets

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 "Rural Surface Transportation Grant Progam", offered by 69A345 Office of the Under Secretary for Policy. It is associated with CFDA program 20.938. 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 $675,000,000. Total estimated funding: $675,000,000.
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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