Grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Transportation

This funding opportunity is designed for non-U.S.-based research entities to develop innovative AI technologies that improve maritime security through enhanced scene perception for unmanned vessels in complex marine environments.

The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has announced the availability of grant funds to assist communities’ efforts to increase recycling and waste reduction. Donor Name: Indiana Department of Environmental Management State: Indiana County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/06/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: The Community Recycling Grant Program is administered through the Office of Program Support (OPS) of IDEM. Funding Information Grants start at $1,000 and go up to $100,000 with a 25 percent cash match. Grant Period Grant agreements will be for a term of 18 months. Eligible Funding Costs  Funding is available for expenses related to the startup or expansion of recycling, reuse, composting, Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection or disposal, and source reduction programs. Eligible expenses include:  Purchase of recycling equipment such as balers and compactors. Organics management equipment including chippers and leaf collectors/vacuums.  Recycling collection vehicles, such as a curbside recycling truck.  Educational materials to inform new and existing participants.  Funding for HHW projects will be used toward proper collection and disposal methods of HHW, establishment of reuse and product exchanges to reduce the quantity of HHW being disposed, and education programs to reduce the quantity of HHW generated by informing the public of less hazardous and/or nontoxic substitutes for typical household hazardous products. Project Eligibility Projects should accomplish one or more of the following: Start or expand a recycling, source reduction, reuse, buy-recycled, or composting program. Offer a new service, collect a new material, and/or serve a new area through the establishment of a new permanent service. Improve efficiency and sustainability over current program practices through increased volumes of materials collected, and better processing of materials, cost savings, and resource conservation. Eligibility Criteria  Eligible Applicants: Solid waste management districts (SWMDs) Counties Municipalities Schools Nonprofit organizations located in Indiana Noneligible Applicants: Businesses Commercial operations For-profit organizations State agencies are not directly eligible for grants from IDEM. State agencies may be partners in projects with a solid waste management district or a local unit of government. For more information, visit DEM.

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofit organizations in the greater Rochester area to address environmental health disparities and build community capacity through practical projects.

This program provides funding to municipalities, nonprofits, and state agencies in New York for urban tree planting projects that enhance green spaces and combat climate change.

This grant provides financial support to new and developing charter schools in Minnesota to assist with planning, program design, and initial implementation, particularly focusing on improving access and academic achievement for underserved students.

The Connection, Health, & Equity through Food (CHEF) Grant Program is a collaborative network of organizations and volunteer initiatives across Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Eastern Massachusetts, and Upstate New York that are focused on increasing older adults’ equitable access to healthy food and social connection. Donor Name: Maine Council on Aging State: Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Vermont County: Selected Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/30/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Connection, Health, & Equity through Food (CHEF) grant program will provide funding to increase older adults’ equitable access to food and social connections in their communities. Grants will allow awardees to make investments in programmatic infrastructure, sustainably expand current programming and/or launch innovative, new programming that supports the food and social connection needs of older people. Priority will be given to projects and programs that serve diverse older people, veterans, and older people living with disabilities. Funds can also be used to help find solutions to the root causes of food insecurity and social isolation, including but not limited to poverty, transportation, rurality, and language barriers. The CHEF program is administered by the Maine Council on Aging. Purpose The focus of this grant program is to increase older adults’ equitable access to healthy food and social connection, with a particular focus on rural communities and underserved and marginalized older people including: BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) LGBTQ+- (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender or Queer or Questioning) Women Veterans People Living with Disabilities People Living in Rural Communities. Funding Information The minimum amount that can be requested is $500. Although no maximum has been set, they would anticipate that most grants would be in the $2,000 – $10,000 range. Eligibility Criteria  The grant-funded activity must primarily serve older people. Thus, if your program serves people of all ages, you should provide data on the number of older people served, and this number must be 50.1% of the overall population served, or the grant-funded activity should focus primarily on the older adults currently being served. Grants will only be made to applicants serving older people in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Eastern Massachusetts, and Upstate New York. Applicants must serve people who may access a Hannaford Supermarket to purchase food. The organization itself does not have to be located in a community with a Hannaford store. As an example, any statewide organization in one of these states would qualify. Regional organizations that serve at least one community with a Hannaford Supermarket qualify, even if the other communities do not. They recognize that people in some rural areas may drive a substantial distance for groceries, so they will be liberal in interpreting this restriction. Eligible Organizations: Public and non-profit organizations Municipalities Faith Groups Tribal Governments Educational Institutions Note: If you do not have an IRS nonprofit or 501(c)3 designation, please find a fiscal sponsor for your program/idea. For more information, visit Maine Council on Aging.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments, tribal governments, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations to enhance commercial motor vehicle safety and reduce crashes through various innovative projects.

The purpose of this NOFO is to solicit applications for Guardrail Safety Training program that will result in the award of one (1) cooperative agreement award and the distribution of up to $500,000.00 in Federal funding over the life of the project. The actual amount available to be awarded under this notice will be subject to the availability of funds. PROGRAM GOALS The goal of Guardrail Safety Training is three-fold:1. To provide technical assistance;2. To develop support materials for training activities; and3. To develop and conduct webinar trainings for roadway agency standards engineers/sections.Through the development of the products outlined in this cooperative agreement the desired outcome is improved guardrail design and installation.ADMINISTRATION GOALSThe FHWA seeks to fund tasks under this NOFO that advance the United States Department of Transportations National Roadway Safety Strategy (NRSS). The NRSS outlines the Departments comprehensive approach to significantly reducing serious injuries and deaths on our Nations highways, roads, and streets. This is the first step in working toward an ambitious long-term goal of reaching zero roadway fatalities.

The U.S. Embassy Libreville of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to support Gabonese communities through modest grants that would positively impact communities. Program Objectives: Self-Help projects must foster community self-reliance. Self-Help activities must have community participation and contribution -- volunteer time and labor, donated land, equipment and materials -- and the U.S. contribution must be on a one-time basis only. Self-Help activities should have a significant impact, benefiting the greatest number of people possible. Projects that directly benefit a limited number of people are discouraged. Self-Help activities must help improve basic economic or social conditions at the local community or village level; Self-Help projects must also be viable and sustainable in terms of finance, personnel support (i.e. teachers for schoolrooms), and necessary expertise and services. Self-Help projects must also respect environmental norms for small projects. Self-Help activities must fall within the ability of the local community to implement. Activities that are too complex should be avoided.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, planning organizations, and tribal authorities for projects aimed at improving road safety and reducing traffic-related fatalities and injuries for all users.

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality is accepting applications for its 2025 Source Water Protection Grants. Donor Name: Idaho Department of Environmental Quality State: Idaho County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/30/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: DEQ’s source water protection grants fund projects to protect public drinking water sources. Eligible activities include those that reduce the risk of contamination of a drinking water source. Projects must contribute to improved protection of one or more public water supply sources. Section 1452 of the federal Safe Drinking Water Act provides funds for source water assessment and protection. These funds are a potential source of support for drinking water protection projects in Idaho. Funding Information Up to $750,000 is available for project funding in state fiscal year 2025 (SFY2025). Maximum funding requested for a project should not exceed $24,000 for submitted project proposals. Project Eligibility  Projects associated with source water protection measures are eligible for funding. Source water is defined as “any aquifer, surface water body, or watercourse from which water is taken either periodically or continuously by a public water system for drinking or food processing purposes” (Idaho Source Water Assessment Plan 1999). Eligible activities include those that lead to reducing the risk of contamination of the drinking water source. Projects must contribute to improved protection of one or more public water supply sources. Projects will be expected to provide long-term benefits to source water quality. Projects with measures to reduce the threat of contaminants that could impact a specific drinking water source or regional drinking water supply are eligible for funding: Contaminant source identification (research) Contaminant pathway removal (closure of abandoned or unused wells) Contaminant removal (hazardous waste collection, pollution prevention, and waste reduction) Contaminant management (implement best management practices [BMPs] and structures to divert contaminated runoff from the source) Restoration and/or conservation of the ecological function of source water protection areas Education and information sharing (brochures, workshops, and media campaigns) Security measures to protect the source Grants can be used to implement security measures as long as the project protects the source area. Projects that protect the physical extraction structure (e.g., well, spring, or intake structures) are eligible for funding: Fencing around wells or springs. The fencing can include other buildings or tanks, as long as the fenced-in area is part of the source area. Gates for well and intake access roads and access control for those areas. Alarms, signs, cameras, locks, and lights for sources if they are clearly related to protecting the source water area. Grant funds are intended to target activities that go beyond normal operation and maintenance standards and existing system infrastructure deficiencies. Funds are available for projects that concentrate on protecting a specific community public water supply system or aquifer/watershed wide-protection effort. Eligible Applicants  Eligible applicants include the following: Idaho public water systems Local government units and subunits Special districts (e.g., water districts or conservation districts) Associations Nonprofit organizations Educational institutions Tribes For more information, visit IDEQ.

The FY 2023-2024 CRISI program, managed by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), is designed to fund projects that improve the safety, efficiency, and reliability of railroad infrastructure. The program is open to various applicants, including states, rail carriers, and local governments, and it focuses on a broad array of project types such as safety enhancements, congestion reductions, upgrades to short-line or regional railroads, and the development of new or substantially improved intercity passenger rail corridors. The total funding available for this opportunity is approximately $2.478 billion. The application deadline is set for May 28, 2024, at 11:59 PM EST. Projects must not only improve infrastructure but also enhance safety protocols, integrate innovative technology, and support economic vitality.

The County of Somerset Cultural & Heritage Commission is accepting applications for its History Partnership Grant Program. Donor Name: County of Somerset Cultural & Heritage Commission State: New Jersey County: Somerset County (NJ) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/13/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The County History Partnership Program (CHPP) enables the New Jersey Historical Commission (NJHC) to support both existing and emerging local history organizations serving the public. Funds granted are used to support local history organizations and other non-profit organizations and municipalities within Somerset County that provide history programming, services and development. Grant awards are competitive and seek to encourage excellence in history programming at the local level.  The Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission (SCC&HC) is the agency officially designated in Somerset County to apply for, receive and administer this annual local History Partnership Program Grant. The SCC&HC accepts grant proposals which conform to the guidelines stated herein. An independent peer panel evaluates all submitted applications, and provides recommendations for funding, which are submitted to the SCC&HC for approval. Upon the Commission’s approval, grants are authorized through resolution with the Somerset County Board of County Commissioners.  Organizations must be Somerset County based and provide programs or services that increase access to New Jersey history and/or expand upon the knowledge of New Jersey history or seek to improve management of a local history organization. Eligible Expenses Salaries and wages  Contracted services / outside fees and services  Printing, publicity, marketing  Postage and telephone  Fundraising and development  Staff training / capacity building  Lease expenses  Mortgage interest  Equipment purchase, installation, and lease (e.g., computers, office furnishings, files)  Utilities and HVAC (operational costs of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning)  Maintenance of collections and the interiors of structures (Note: Interior construction is not considered maintenance and is not an eligible expense)  Basic grounds maintenance  Project Specific Travel and transportation (automobile travel @$.31/mile, train, or air coach travel)  Insurance  Licensing and registration fees (e.g., New Jersey charities registration)  Planning for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act  Long-term and strategic planning Eligiblity Criteria Organization must be Somerset County-based, operating as a:  Non-profit organization – 501(c)3 or 501(c)4 Unit of local government  Institution of higher education or Faith-based organization For more information, visit County of Somerset Cultural.

The 2024 States’ Economic Development Assistance Program (SEDAP), announced by the Delta Regional Authority (DRA), seeks applications for grants to target federal resources toward communities in the Mississippi River Delta and Alabama Black Belt regions. With a focus on economically distressed counties and parishes, SEDAP aims to invest in community-based and regional projects across four congressionally mandated funding categories: basic public infrastructure, transportation infrastructure, business development with an emphasis on entrepreneurship, and workforce development. The program is designed to encourage job creation, regional collaboration, and funding partnerships, leveraging a total of $16,930,642, allocated across the eight-state DRA region with awards ranging from $50,000 to $500,000 depending on project type and application score.

Today USDOT announced the selection of 51 new CFI projects to receive grant awards from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). This new batch of selected projects is referred to as CFI Round 1B. For information, see the Press Release: INVESTING IN AMERICA: Number of Publicly Available Electric Vehicle Chargers Has Doubled Since Start of Biden-Harris Administration FHWA (dot.gov) (LINK: https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/cfi/grant_recipients/round_1b/) See FHWA CFI Round 1B Website LINK: https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/cfi/grant_recipients/round_1b/ NEW - 8/22/2024: APPLICATION DUE DATE EXTENDED TO SEPTEMBER 11, 2024. Amendment 1 to NOFO 693JJ324NF00017 is issued on 8/22/2024 to extend the submission deadline for Round 2 applications from August 28, 2024 to 11:59PM on September 11, 2024. See Amendment 1 posted under Related Documents Tab, in the Full Announcement folder. NEW - 8/15/2024: Document added to the Related Documents tab entitled QUESTIONS ANSWERS. The application due date remains unchanged as 8/28/2024 at 11:59 PM Eastern time. New - 6/17/2024: Documents added to the Related Documents tab include the Reconsideration of Round 1 Applications - Webinar slides and the link to the webinar recording. The webinar was held on 6/11/2024. New - 6/12/2024: Documents added to the Related Documents tab include the CFI NOFO Round 2 Overview Webinar slides and the link to the webinar recording. The webinar was held on 6/6/2024. Full NOFO was posted under Related Documents Tab at 10 am Eastern on 5/30/2024. The purpose of this NOFO is to solicit applications for the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program (CFI Program) established under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Bipartisan Infrastructure Law or BIL). In addition, funds under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program 10 percent set-aside (NEVI 10), also established by BIL, will also be awarded under this NOFO. Funding program sources, Fiscal Years (FY), and amounts available for award under this NOFO can be found in the NOFO. This NOFO also announces FHWAs intention to make additional awards for applications submitted under FY 2022/2023 CFI Round 1 NOFO (693JJ323NF00004) issued March 14, 2023. Webinars to share information about the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the CFI Program will be held on the following dates. Webinars are open to the public and registration is required. Webinar 1: Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Grant NOFO Overview Thursday, June 6, 2024, 2:00 - 3:00pm ET Link to REGISTER: https://usdot.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_ByQ85zQeTMm9XOOg8BsLXw#/registration Webinar 2: CFI NOFO Overview: Reconsideration of Round 1 Applications Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at 1:00- 1:30pm ET Link to REGISTER: https://usdot.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_V3EBs_qJTpGfNGd60MsDug#/registration

Achieving a significant reduction in fatalities and serious injuries on all local public roads. Description: The Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP), codified as Section 148 of Title 23, United States Code (23 U.S.C §148), is a core federal-aid program to States for the purpose of achieving a significant reduction in fatalities and serious injuries on all public roads. The Division of Local Assistance (DLA) manages California's local agency share of HSIP funds. California's Local HSIP focuses on infrastructure projects with nationally recognized crash reduction factors (CRFs). Local HSIP projects must be identified on the basis of crash experience, crash potential, crash rate, or other data-supported means. Eligibility Requirements Eligible Applicants: Public Agency Tribal Government Any California local agency that owns, operates, and maintains the public roadways can apply.

The HBIIP program offers cost-share grants up to $5 million to fueling and distribution facilities for the expansion of renewable fuel infrastructure, aiming to increase the sales and use of higher blends of ethanol and biodiesel derived from U.S. agricultural products.

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the opportunity to apply for a total of $1,936,000 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Public Transportation Innovation funds in competitive cooperative agreement awards for projects that enhance mobility innovations for transit. Funds will be awarded for projects that advance emerging technologies, strategies, and innovations in traveler-centered mobility in two distinct areas. Of the total available funds, $968,000 is available for projects to accelerate innovations that improve mobility and enhance the rider experience with a focus on innovative service delivery models, creative financing, novel partnerships, and integrated payment solutions. Another $968,000 is available for projects to develop software solutions that facilitate the provision of integrated demand-response public transportation service that dispatches public transportation fleet vehicles through riders mobile devices or other means.

This funding opportunity supports various mentoring and intervention programs aimed at reducing violence and fostering positive relationships among youth and families in the community.

This program recognizes and rewards individuals, organizations, and students in Raleigh for their outstanding efforts in environmental stewardship, sustainability, and climate action.