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Integrated Recovery Guide - Transportation: National Surface Transportation System - Discretionary Grants Print Share
National Surface Transportation System - Discretionary Grants
$1.5 billion was included for discretionary grants for the National Surface Transportation System. Minimum grant--$20 million
Agency: U.S. Department of Transportation
Description: Discretionary grants to be awarded to state and local governments or transit agencies on a competitive basis for projects that will have a significant impact on the nation, a metropolitan area, or a region. Eligible projects include highway and bridge projects, public transportation projects, passenger and freight rail projects, and port infrastructure investments
Website: http://www.dot.gov/recovery
Phone: (202) 366-4000 (General Information)