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Rural Surface Transportation Grant Program (RURAL) is sponsored by Office of the Under Secretary for Policy, U.S. Department of Transportation. The RURAL program supports projects to improve and expand surface transportation infrastructure in rural areas to increase connectivity, improve the safety and reliability of the movement of people and freight, and generate regional economic growth and improve quality of life.
Eligible projects include highway, bridge, and tunnel projects that help improve freight, safety, and provide or increase access to agricultural, commercial, energy, or transportation facilities that support the economy of a rural area.
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Search similar grants →Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants include States, regional transportation planning organizations, units of local government, tribal governments or consortia of tribal governments, or multijurisdictional groups of these entities. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $675 million annually; part of $2 billion over five years Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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