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National Infrastructure Project Assistance (MEGA Projects) Grant Program is a grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation that funds large, complex infrastructure projects that are difficult to finance through other means and are likely to generate national or regional economic, mobility, or safety benefits.
Eligible project types include highway and bridge projects on the National Highway System and National Multimodal Freight Network, freight intermodal and freight rail projects, railway-highway grade separations, intercity passenger rail projects, and qualifying public transportation projects.
Eligible applicants include states, metropolitan planning organizations, units of local government, political subdivisions, special purpose districts with transportation functions, port authorities, Tribal governments, Amtrak partnerships, and consortiums of these entities. Funding is awarded through a combined Multimodal Project Discretionary Grant (MPDG) Notice of Funding Opportunity.
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6701(f)(5) - Evaluation and Criteria Notice * Mega 2022 Applications and Ratings * Mega 2022 Application List * Mega 2022-2024 Technical Assistance Candidates * Mega FY 2023-2024 Applications * Mega FY 2023-2024 Applications and Ratings * Mega FY 2025-2026 Applications and Ratings [](https://www. transportation. gov/grants/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 Last updated: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 ## U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE # Operating Administrations # Research and Technology * Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology * Bureau of Transportation Statistics # Policies, Rights, and Legal
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: State and local governments, metropolitan planning organizations, and tribal governments. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Funding amounts vary based on project scope and sponsor guidance. Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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