Opportunity ID: 348980

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: DOT-NAE-FY23-01
Funding Opportunity Title: Neighborhood Access and Equity (NAE) Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Transportation
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 100
Assistance Listings: 20.205 — Highway Planning and Construction
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 10
Posted Date: Jun 28, 2023
Last Updated Date: Jul 19, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications: Sep 28, 2023
Current Closing Date for Applications: Sep 28, 2023
Archive Date: Oct 28, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding: $3,155,000,000
Award Ceiling: $450,000,000
Award Floor:

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: City or township governments
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
State governments
County governments
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligible Applicants for the RCP program are the following: 1) A State or territory of the United States; 2) A unit of local government; 3) A political subdivision of a State; 4) A Tribal government; 5) A special purpose district or public authority with a transportation function; 6) A Metropolitan Planning Organization; or 7) A nonprofit organization or institution of higher education that has entered into a partnership with an eligible entity (#1-6 above) and is applying for a grant for planning and capacity building activities in disadvantaged or underserved communities. See the NOFO for additional details on eligibility.

Additional Information

Agency Name: 69A345 Office of the Under Secretary for Policy
Description:

The Department of Transportation is combining two major discretionary grant programs, the Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) and Neighborhood Access and Equity (NAE) programs, into one Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). Together, this combined program is known as the Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods (RCN) Program.  

The primary goal of the NAE Program is to assist economically disadvantaged or undeserved communities for planning and construction activities. 

Funds for the fiscal year (FY) 2023 NAE grant program are to be awarded on a competitive basis to support planning, capital construction, and regional partnership activities that aim to restore community connectivity through the removal, retrofit, mitigation or replacement of highways, roadways, or other infrastructure facilities that create barriers to mobility, access or economic development. 

 

Applicants must submit their applications via Valid Eval at the links below:

Community Planning Grants: https://usg.valideval.com/teams/rcn_planning/signup

Capital Construction Grants: https://usg.valideval.com/teams/rcn_capitalconstruction/signup

Do not submit applications through Grants.gov.

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on Thursday, September 28, 2023. Late applications will not be accepted. 

Link to Additional Information: Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods Website
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Andrew Emanuele

Grantor
Email:reconnectingcommunities@dot.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
Updated Links Jul 19, 2023
Updated Links Jun 28, 2023
Jun 28, 2023

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 10

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: DOT-NAE-FY23-01
Funding Opportunity Title: Neighborhood Access and Equity (NAE) Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Transportation
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 100
Assistance Listings: 20.205 — Highway Planning and Construction
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 10
Posted Date: Jun 28, 2023
Last Updated Date: Jul 19, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications: Sep 28, 2023
Current Closing Date for Applications: Sep 28, 2023
Archive Date: Oct 28, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding: $3,155,000,000
Award Ceiling: $450,000,000
Award Floor:

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: City or township governments
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
State governments
County governments
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligible Applicants for the RCP program are the following: 1) A State or territory of the United States; 2) A unit of local government; 3) A political subdivision of a State; 4) A Tribal government; 5) A special purpose district or public authority with a transportation function; 6) A Metropolitan Planning Organization; or 7) A nonprofit organization or institution of higher education that has entered into a partnership with an eligible entity (#1-6 above) and is applying for a grant for planning and capacity building activities in disadvantaged or underserved communities. See the NOFO for additional details on eligibility.

Additional Information

Agency Name: 69A345 Office of the Under Secretary for Policy
Description:

The Department of Transportation is combining two major discretionary grant programs, the Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) and Neighborhood Access and Equity (NAE) programs, into one Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). Together, this combined program is known as the Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods (RCN) Program.  

The primary goal of the NAE Program is to assist economically disadvantaged or undeserved communities for planning and construction activities. 

Funds for the fiscal year (FY) 2023 NAE grant program are to be awarded on a competitive basis to support planning, capital construction, and regional partnership activities that aim to restore community connectivity through the removal, retrofit, mitigation or replacement of highways, roadways, or other infrastructure facilities that create barriers to mobility, access or economic development. 

 

Applicants must submit their applications via Valid Eval at the links below:

Community Planning Grants: https://usg.valideval.com/teams/rcn_planning/signup

Capital Construction Grants: https://usg.valideval.com/teams/rcn_capitalconstruction/signup

Do not submit applications through Grants.gov.

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on Thursday, September 28, 2023. Late applications will not be accepted. 

Link to Additional Information: Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods Website
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Andrew Emanuele

Grantor
Email:reconnectingcommunities@dot.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 9

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: DOT-NAE-FY23-01
Funding Opportunity Title: Neighborhood Access and Equity (NAE) Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Transportation
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 100
Assistance Listings: 20.205 — Highway Planning and Construction
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 9
Posted Date: Jun 28, 2023
Last Updated Date: Jul 19, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Sep 28, 2023
Archive Date: Oct 28, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding: $3,155,000,000
Award Ceiling: $450,000,000
Award Floor:

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: State governments
Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
County governments
City or township governments
Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligible Applicants for the RCP program are the following: 1) A State or territory of the United States; 2) A unit of local government; 3) A political subdivision of a State; 4) A Tribal government; 5) A special purpose district or public authority with a transportation function; 6) A Metropolitan Planning Organization; or 7) A nonprofit organization or institution of higher education that has entered into a partnership with an eligible entity (#1-6 above) and is applying for a grant for planning and capacity building activities in disadvantaged or underserved communities. See the NOFO for additional details on eligibility.

Additional Information

Agency Name: 69A345 Office of the Under Secretary for Policy
Description:

The Department of Transportation is combining two major discretionary grant programs, the Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) and Neighborhood Access and Equity (NAE) programs, into one Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). Together, this combined program is known as the Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods (RCN) Program.  

The primary goal of the NAE Program is to assist economically disadvantaged or undeserved communities for planning and construction activities. 

Funds for the fiscal year (FY) 2023 NAE grant program are to be awarded on a competitive basis to support planning, capital construction, and regional partnership activities that aim to restore community connectivity through the removal, retrofit, mitigation or replacement of highways, roadways, or other infrastructure facilities that create barriers to mobility, access or economic development. 

 

Applicants must submit their applications via Valid Eval at the links below:

Community Planning Grants: https://usg.valideval.com/teams/rcn_planning/signup

Capital Construction Grants: https://usg.valideval.com/teams/rcn_capitalconstruction/signup

Do not submit applications through Grants.gov.

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on Thursday, September 28, 2023. Late applications will not be accepted. 

Link to Additional Information: Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods Website
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Andrew Emanuele

Grantor
Email:reconnectingcommunities@dot.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 8

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: DOT-NAE-FY23-01
Funding Opportunity Title: Neighborhood Access and Equity (NAE) Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Transportation
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 100
Assistance Listings: 20.205 — Highway Planning and Construction
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 8
Posted Date: Jun 28, 2023
Last Updated Date: Jul 05, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Sep 28, 2023
Archive Date: Oct 28, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding: $3,155,000,000
Award Ceiling: $450,000,000
Award Floor:

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: State governments
Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
County governments
City or township governments
Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligible Applicants for the RCP program are the following: 1) A State or territory of the United States; 2) A unit of local government; 3) A political subdivision of a State; 4) A Tribal government; 5) A special purpose district or public authority with a transportation function; 6) A Metropolitan Planning Organization; or 7) A nonprofit organization or institution of higher education that has entered into a partnership with an eligible entity (#1-6 above) and is applying for a grant for planning and capacity building activities in disadvantaged or underserved communities. See the NOFO for additional details on eligibility.

Additional Information

Agency Name: 69A345 Office of the Under Secretary for Policy
Description:

The Department of Transportation is combining two major discretionary grant programs, the Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) and Neighborhood Access and Equity (NAE) programs, into one Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). Together, this combined program is known as the Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods (RCN) Program.  

The primary goal of the NAE Program is to assist economically disadvantaged or undeserved communities for planning and construction activities. 

Funds for the fiscal year (FY) 2023 NAE grant program are to be awarded on a competitive basis to support planning, capital construction, and regional partnership activities that aim to restore community connectivity through the removal, retrofit, mitigation or replacement of highways, roadways, or other infrastructure facilities that create barriers to mobility, access or economic development. 

 

Applicants must submit their applications via Valid Eval at the links below:

Community Planning Grants: https://usg.valideval.com/teams/rcn_planning/signup

Capital Construction Grants: https://usg.valideval.com/teams/rcn_captialconstruction/signup

Do not submit applications through Grants.gov.

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on Thursday, September 28, 2023. Late applications will not be accepted. 

Link to Additional Information: Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods Website
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Andrew Emanuele

Grantor
Email:reconnectingcommunities@dot.gov

Folder 348980 Revised Full Announcement-FY23 RCN NOFO Amendment #1 -> FY 23 RCN NOFO Amendment #1 – Final Clean.pdf

Folder 348980 Revised Full Announcement-FY23 RCN NOFO Amendment #1 -> FY 23 RCN NOFO Amendment #1 – Posting Summary .pdf

Folder 348980 Revised Full Announcement-FY23 RCN NOFO Amendment #1 -> FY 23 RCN NOFO Amendment #1 – Redlined.pdf

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