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 2023. 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 20.205, 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)
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