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U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is now accepting applications for FY23 and FY24 Bridge Investment Program (BIP) for two funding categories: (1) Planning and (2) Bridge Project grants (with total eligible costs not greater than $100 million).
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Planning Grants: Up to $80 M is available for FYs 2023 through 2026. There is no maximum or minimum grant award amount; however, grant awards must not exceed 80% of total eligible project costs (a 20% non-Federal cost share is required).
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Bridge Project Grants: Up to $9.62 B is available for FYs 2023 through 2026. Minimum grant awards of $2.5 M, and maximum grant awards of 80% of total eligible project costs (a 20% non-Federal cost share is required).
The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), available here, establishes a “rolling application” process for Planning and Bridge Project applications. The schedule, requirements, and selection process for applications is provided for the remaining available amounts of BIP funding.
To better plan and prepare for this grant opportunity, in August CRCOG created three static maps and an interactive online map of the region using data obtained from Connecticut Department of Transportation. The maps depict bridges rated in poor or fair condition. Some of the bridges have been allocated funding through state or other programs, while others have not.
Project bundling is encouraged. More information about this innovative practice is provided by FHWA here.
See CRCOG's Summary and FHWA's Program Webpage for more information. FHWA provides application templates (Planning and Bridge Project) and a Benefit-Cost Analysis Tool to assist applicants. A recorded webinar will be posted to FHWA's Program Webpage soon.
Apply online at Grants.gov (Opportunity No.: 693JJ324NF00006 or CFDA No. 20.205).
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