GRANTS DUE IN AUGUST
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- FHWA Bridge Investment Program – The Bridge Investment Program is a competitive, discretionary program that focuses on existing bridges to reduce the overall number of bridges in poor condition, or in fair condition at risk of falling into poor condition. It also expands applicant eligibilities to create opportunity for all levels of government to be direct recipients of program funds. Alongside states and federal lands management agencies, metropolitan planning organizations and local and tribal governments can also apply directly to FHWA, making it easier to advance projects at the local level that meet community needs. For more information, click here. Applications are due by August 1, 2024.
- Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program – Helps to carry out projects by certain Federal, Tribal, State, and local governments, including municipalities, counties, and others that reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions and improve habitat connectivity for terrestrial and aquatic species. For more information, click here. Application due date not yet available.
- Nebraska Wastewater Reduction and Recycling Incentive Grant – Provides grants to assist in financing sound integrated waste management programs and projects. These programs and projects include but are not limited to: Recycling systems; market development for recyclable materials; intermediate processing facilities; facilities using recyclable materials in new products; yard waste composting and composting with sewage sludge; waste reduction and materials exchange; household hazardous waste programs; consolidation of solid waste disposal facilities and use of transfer stations; and incineration for energy recovery. For more information, click here. Applications are due by August 9, 2024.
- Nebraska Litter Reduction and Recycling Grant – Purpose is to provide funds to support programs to reduce litter, provide education, and promote recycling in Nebraska. Funds from this program are provided from an annual fee assessed to manufacturers. For more information, click here. Applications are due by August 9, 2024.
- Iowa Traffic Safety Improvement Program (IA) – Funds to cities and counties for roadway safety improvements, research, studies, or public information initiatives. For more information, click here. Applications are due by August 15, 2024.
- Iowa REAP Parks and Open Spaces Grant (IA) – Recreational grants for the acquisition and development of open space and park areas. For more information, click here. Applications are due by August 15, 2024.
- Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program – The Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program (CFI Program) is a competitive grant program created by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to strategically deploy publicly accessible electric vehicle charging and alternative fueling infrastructure in the places people live and work – urban and rural areas alike – in addition to along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors (AFCs). CFI Program investments will make modern and sustainable infrastructure accessible to all drivers of electric, hydrogen, propane, and natural gas vehicles. This program provides two funding categories of grants: (1) Community Charging and Alternative Fueling Grants (Community Program); and (2) Charging and Alternative Fuel Corridor Grants (Corridor Program). The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provides $2.5 billion over five years for this program to strategically deploy electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure and other alternative fueling infrastructure projects in urban and rural communities in publicly accessible locations, including downtown areas and local neighborhoods, particularly in underserved and disadvantaged communities. For more information, click here. Applications are due by August 28, 2024.
- Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) – This program funds regional, local, and Tribal initiatives through grants to prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries. The SS4A program provides funding for two types of grants: Planning and Demonstration Grants and Implementation Grants. Planning and Demonstration Grants provide Federal funds to develop, complete, or supplement an Action Plan. Implementation Grants provide Federal funds to implement projects and strategies identified in an Action Plan to address roadway safety problem. For more information, click here. Deadline #1 for Planning and Demonstration Grants is April 4, 2024. Sole deadline for Implementation Grants and deadline#2 for Planning and Demonstration Grants is May 16, 2024. Deadline #3 for Planning and Demonstration grants is August 29, 2024. NOFO closes.
- MRHD Impact Match Grant – The Impact Match Grants Program provides awards ranging from $25,000 to $250,000 for one year to support larger-scale projects or programs. MRHD awards grants in this program to projects that create a significant impact in addressing the needs of the community and the organization’s work. This grant is not renewable and requires cost-sharing or a match. For more information, click here. Pre-application is due by July 31, 2023. Applications are due by August 31, 2024.