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Find similar grantsNational Infrastructure Project Assistance (Mega) Grant Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Transportation. This program supports large projects with national or regional significance across multiple modes of transportation, with an emphasis on projects that deliver climate benefits.
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[](https://www. transportation. gov/grants/mega-grant-program) ## The Mega Grant Program ## What is the Mega program?
The Mega Program (the National Infrastructure Project Assistance program)supports large, complex projects that are difficult to fund by other means and likely to generate national or regional economic, mobility, or safety benefits. The Mega grant program funding will be made available under the MPDG combined Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). 1.
a State or a group of States; 2. a metropolitan planning organization; 3. a unit of local government; 4.
a political subdivision of a State; 5. a special purpose district or public authority with a transportation function, including a port authority; 6. a Tribal government or a consortium of Tribal governments; 7.
a partnership between Amtrak and 1 or more entities described in (1) through (6); and, 8. a group of entities described in any of (1) through (7). 1.
A highway or bridge project on the National Multimodal Freight Network 2. A highway or bridge project on the National Highway Freight Network 3. A highway or bridge project on the National Highway System 4.
A freight intermodal (including public ports) or freight rail project that provides public benefit 5. A railway highway grade separation or elimination project 6. An intercity passenger rail project 7.
A public transportation project that is eligible under assistance under Chapter 53 of title 49 and is a part of any of the project types described above ## 2025-2026 Mega Program Awards ## 2023-2024 Mega Program Awards ## 2022 Mega Program Awards
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: States, local governments, tribal governments, transit agencies, port authorities, metropolitan planning organizations, and other eligible entities. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $1 billion in FY 2022 (annual appropriations vary). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
National Infrastructure Project Assistance (Mega) Grant Program is funded by U.S. Department of Transportation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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