Reduction of Truck Emissions at Port Facilities Grant Program
GENERAL The FHWA is hereby accepting applications to result in the award of new grants, under the “Reduction of Truck Emissions at Port Facilities Grant Program.” This NOFO will result in the distribution of up to $160 million, which represents the combined amounts authorized for this program
for fiscal years 2022 and 202 3. The actual amount available to be awarded under this notice will be subject to the availability of funds.
The assistance listing number for this funding opportunity is 2 0. 205, Highway Planning and Construction.
PURPOSE The RTEPF Grant Program is a new discretionary grants program aimed at funding projects that reduce port-related emissions from idling trucks, including the advancement of port electrification and improvements in port operations efficiency.
ELIGIBLE PROJECT LOCATIONS Eligible project locations for deployment projects using RTEPF Grant Program funds include areas within or adjacent to ports and intermodal port transfer facilities.
Testing and evaluation projects can be conducted anywhere but must be focused on reducing truck emissions within or adjacent to ports and/or intermodal port transfer facilities.
Intermodal port transfer facilities are facilities that handle the transfer of freight shipments between two or more modes of transportation.
The goods are transported via shipping containers, truck trailers, or as bulk cargo, and are transferred between marine vessels and trucks, marine vessels and rail cars, or rail cars and trucks.
NOTE:
Please refer to the "Related Documents" tab for the full text of the NOFO.
Additional information on this and other programs made available under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) can be found at the following link:
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Key Programs under the Federal Highway Administration Office of Operations - FHWA Operations (dot.gov)
The assistance listing number for this funding opportunity is 2 0. 205, Highway Planning and Construction.
PURPOSE The RTEPF Grant Program is a new discretionary grants program aimed at funding projects that reduce port-related emissions from idling trucks, including the advancement of port electrification and improvements in port operations efficiency.
ELIGIBLE PROJECT LOCATIONS Eligible project locations for deployment projects using RTEPF Grant Program funds include areas within or adjacent to ports and intermodal port transfer facilities.
Testing and evaluation projects can be conducted anywhere but must be focused on reducing truck emissions within or adjacent to ports and/or intermodal port transfer facilities.
Intermodal port transfer facilities are facilities that handle the transfer of freight shipments between two or more modes of transportation.
The goods are transported via shipping containers, truck trailers, or as bulk cargo, and are transferred between marine vessels and trucks, marine vessels and rail cars, or rail cars and trucks.
NOTE:
Please refer to the "Related Documents" tab for the full text of the NOFO.
Additional information on this and other programs made available under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) can be found at the following link:
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Key Programs under the Federal Highway Administration Office of Operations - FHWA Operations (dot.gov)
Agency: Department of Transportation
Office: DOT Federal Highway Administration
Estimated Funding: $160,000,000
Office: DOT Federal Highway Administration
Estimated Funding: $160,000,000
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
See Invitation Letter
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Eligible applicants for RTEPF Grant Program funds are entities that 1) have authority over, operate, or utilize port facilities and/or intermodal port transfer facilities, 2) have authority over areas within or adjacent to ports and intermodal port transfer facilities, or 3) will test and/or evaluate technologies that reduce truck emissions at port facilities and/or intermodal port transfer facilities.Multiple eligible entities that submit a joint application should identify a lead applicant as the primary point of contact and recipient for purposes of financial administration of the project.
Joint applications should include a description of the roles and responsibilities of each applicant and should be signed by each applicant.For both individual applications and joint applications, it is strongly encouraged that the applicant responsible for financial administration of the project be familiar with the requirements associated with managing Federal assistance projects.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
See Invitation Letter
Contact:
Agency Email Description:
Program Inbox
Agency Email:
Date Posted:
2023-04-27
Application Due Date:
Archive Date:
2023-07-26
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