Opportunity Information: Apply for NIPA 25 26 MEGA
The **Mega Grants** program, established under the **Bipartisan Infrastructure Law**, is a highly competitive funding opportunity designed for large-scale infrastructure projects that are too complex for traditional funding sources. The program is part of the **Multimodal Projects Discretionary Grant (MPDG)** initiative, which combines multiple grant programs across two fiscal years to streamline applications and support **"shovel-worthy"** projects.
The **Mega program** has **$5 billion** allocated over five years, with approximately **$1.7 billion** currently available. Funding is split evenly between projects costing **over $500 million** and those between **$100 million and $500 million**. Applications for funding will be evaluated based on six key criteria:
1. **Safety** 2. **State of good repair** 3. **Economic impacts, freight movement, and job creation** 4. **Climate change, resilience, and the environment** 5. **Equity, multimodal options, and quality of life** 6. **Innovation (technology, project delivery, and financing)**
Eligible applicants include **states, local governments, metropolitan planning organizations, Tribal governments, special purpose districts, public authorities (including port authorities), and partnerships involving Amtrak**. U.S. territories are also eligible.
Qualified projects must fall into one of the following categories:
- **Highway or bridge projects** on the National Multimodal Freight Network, National Highway Freight Network, or National Highway System - **Freight infrastructure**, including intermodal and rail projects that provide public benefits - **Railway-highway grade separations or eliminations** - **Intercity passenger rail projects** - **Public transportation projects** linked to eligible infrastructure investments
Applicants applying through the **MPDG combined Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)** only need to submit one application, which will be considered for multiple programs unless specified otherwise.Apply for NIPA 25 26 MEGA
- The 69A345 Office of the Under Secretary for Policy in the iij sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Mega Grants" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.937.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2024-03-25.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-05-06. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2025.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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