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IRA Section 60501 - Neighborhood Access and Equity Grant Program is sponsored by Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). This program provides grants for projects that improve walkability, safety, and affordable transportation access, especially in disadvantaged or underserved communities.
Nonprofit organizations are eligible for grants focused on planning and capacity building activities related to pollution assessment and transportation equity when partnered with an eligible governmental entity. Funds can also be used to remove or reuse surface transportation facilities that impede connectivity.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations are eligible for grants for planning and capacity building activities related to pollution assessment and transportation equity in disadvantaged communities, provided they have partnered with an eligible governmental entity (State, unit of local government, political subdivision of a State, Federally recognized Indian Tribe, U.S. territory, special purpose district or public authority with a transportation function, or a Metropolitan Planning Organization). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for IRA Section 60501 - Neighborhood Access and Equity Grant Program are due September 30, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
IRA Section 60501 - Neighborhood Access and Equity Grant Program is funded by Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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