HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 23536: APPLICATION FOR THE 2024 RAISE GRANT PROGRAM City of Port Arthur
Transit Department
Memorandum
To: Ron Burton,City Manager
From: Ivan Mitchell,Transit Director qrl,
Date: December 22,2023
Re: P.R.23536—Authorize the City Manager to Submit an Application for the 2024
RAISE Grant Program
Nature of Request: Authorize the City Manager to submit an application with the U.S. Department of
Transportation(USDOT)Federal Highway Administration(FHWA)for the Rebuilding American
Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity(RAISE)Grant Program.
Background:The RAISE Discretionary Grant program,provides a unique opportunity for the
USDOT to invest in road,rail,transit and port projects that promise to achieve national objectives.
RAISE grants will be awarded on a competitive basis,per statute,for planning or constructing surface
transportation infrastructure projects that will improve safety;environmental sustainability;quality of
life;mobility and community connectivity;economic competitiveness and opportunity including
tourism;state of good repair;partnership and collaboration;and innovation.
The eligibility requirements of RAISE allow project sponsors at the State and local levels to obtain
funding for multi-modal and multi jurisdictional projects. RAISE can provide funding directly to any
public entity,including municipalities,counties,port authorities,tribal governments,MPOs,or others.
The goal of the RAISE program is to fund eligible surface transportation projects that will have a
significant local or regional impact that advance the Departmental priorities of safety,equity,climate
and sustainability,and workforce development,job quality,and wealth creation. The Department
seeks to fund projects under the RAISE program that reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the
transportation sector; incorporate evidence-based climate resilience measures and features;avoid
adverse environmental impacts to air or water quality,wetlands,and endangered species;and address
the disproportionate negative environmental impacts of transportation on disadvantaged communities.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve proposed P.R. 23536 for the City
Manager to submit a 2024 RAISE grant application in an amount not to exceed$25,000,000.00.
P.R. No. 23536
12/22/2023 IM
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO
THE U.S. DEPARTMMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (USDOT) FEDERAL HIGHWAY
ADMINISTRATION (FHWA) FOR THE 2024 REBUILDING AMERICAN
INFRASTRUCTURE WITH SUSTAINABILITY AND EQUITY (RAISE) GRANT
PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED S25,000,000.00.
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Transportation has published a Notice of Funding
Opportunity (NOFO) for $1.5 billion in grant funding through the Rebuilding American
Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) discretionary grant program for 2024; and,
WHEREAS, the RAISE Discretionary Grant program, provides a unique opportunity for
the DOT to invest in road, rail, transit and port projects that promise to achieve national
objectives; and,
WHEREAS, the City Manager desires to apply for the 2024 RAISE grant.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR:
THAT, the facts, and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
THAT, the City Manager is hereby authorized to submit a 2024 RAISE grant application
in an amount not to exceed $25,000,000.00.
THAT, a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of the City
Council.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this _day of January 2024 at a Regular
meeting of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote: AYES:
Mayor:
Councilmembers:
NOES:
Thurman"Bill" Bartie, Mayor
P.R. No. 23536
12/22/2023 IM
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ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, City Secretary
AP OVED AS TO FORM:
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Val Tizeno City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: APPROVED AS TO AVAILABILITY
OF FUNDS:
Ronald Burton Lyn a Boswell
City Manager Director of Finance
Clifto Williams, PPB Ivan Mitchell
Purchasing Manger Transit Director
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FY 2024 RAISE Application FAQs
General
1.What is the RAISE Grant Program?
RAISE is a discretionary grant program for investments in surface transportation infrastructure that will have a significant local or
regional impact.RAISE Grant Funds were authorized under the Local and Regional Assistance Program in the Infrastructure
Investment and Jobs Act,known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law(BIL).
For examples of projects previously awarded under the program,please visit LtIps://www.transportation.gjpolicy-
initiatives/build/awa rds-2009-2023.
2.What are the major changes from the FY 2023 RAISE Round?
Applicants should read the NOFO in its entirety so that they have the information they need to submit eligible and competitive
applications.Section A describes changes from the 2023 round.
Submission
3.When is the application deadline?
The deadline for all application materials is February 28,2024 at 11:59:59 pm Eastern.
4.How many applications can an eligible applicant submit?
Applicants may submit a total of three(3)project applications(planning and/or capital)for RAISE grants.If a lead applicant submits
more than three applications as the lead applicant,only the first three received will be considered.
5.Where can I submit the application?
Final applications must be submitted through Grants.gov.
6.What if I am having technical issues with grants.gov?
Please refer to the following links for technical issues with grants.gov:
Grants.gov Applicant Training
Grants.gov Applicant FAQs
You can also contact Grants.gov Support at 1-800-518-4726.
Eligibility
7.Who can receive RAISE Grants?
Eligible Applicants for RAISE grants are:
• States and the District of Columbia;
• any territory or possession of the United States;
• a unit of local government;
• a public agency or publicly chartered authority established by 1 or more States;
• a special purpose district or public authority with a transportation function,including a port authority;
• a Federally recognized Indian Tribe or a consortium of such Indian Tribes;
• a transit agency;and
• a multi-State or multijurisdictional group of entities that are separately eligible.
• In addition to projects located in the United States,eligible projects for RAISE grants include projects that are necessary for
reconstruction of the Alaska Highway from the Alaskan border at Beaver Creek,Yukon Territory,to Haines Junction in Canada
and the Haines Cutoff Highway from Haines Junction in Canada to Haines,Alaska,as provided in 23 U.S.C.218.
Multiple States or jurisdictions may submit a joint application and must identify a lead applicant as the primary point of contact and
identify the primary recipient of the award.Joint applications must include a description of the roles and responsibilities of each
applicant.
8.Are Tribes eligible to apply?
Yes,Tribal Governments are eligible applicants.Projects on facilities that are owned by an eligible applicant but located on Federally
owned land for which the title or maintenance responsibility is vested in the Federal Government,such as Bureau of Indian Affairs-
owned roads,are eligible.
9.What types of projects are eligible for RAISE Grants?
Eligible projects for RAISE grants are:
• Capital projects including but not limited to:
o highway,bridge,or other road projects eligible under title 23,United States Code;
o public transportation projects eligible under chapter 53 of title 49,United States Code;
o passenger and freight rail transportation projects;
o port infrastructure investments(including inland port infrastructure and land ports of entry);
o the surface transportation components of an airport project eligible for assistance under part B of subtitle VII(see FAQ#
10 for details);
o intermodal projects;
o projects to replace or rehabilitate a culvert or prevent stormwater runoff for the purpose of improving habitat for aquatic
species while advancing the goals of the RAISE program;
o projects investing in surface transportation facilities that are located on Tribal land and for which title or maintenance
responsibility is vested in the Federal Government;and
o any other surface transportation infrastructure project that the Secretary considers to be necessary to advance the goals
of the program).
• Planning projects which include planning,preparation,or design(for example-environmental analysis,equity analysis,
community engagement,feasibility studies,benefit cost analysis(BCA),and other pre-construction activities)of eligible
surface transportation capital projects that will not result in construction with RAISE FY 2024 funding.
10.What are eligible airport projects under RAISE?
Eligible surface transportation components of eligible airport projects are those projects listed in"Appendix P:Road and Surface
Transportation Projects"of the Airport Improvement Program(AIP)handbook,available
at https://www.faa.gov/airports/aip/aip handbook/appendix#PP00.
These generally include transit connections to airports and publicly accessible roads into,out of,and through airport properties.
Intermodal projects at airports are also eligible.
Ineligible projects are other aviation infrastructure such as runways,taxiways,towers,terminals,aprons,gates.Surface
transportation projects that are specifically listed in"Appendix C:Prohibited Projects and Unallowable Costs"
at https://www.faa gov/airports/aip/a(p handbook/appendix#PC00 are also ineligible.
11.Are projects improving Federally owned facilities eligible?
No,improvements to Federally owned facilities are not eligible for RAISE grant funds.Examples of Federally owned facilities include
infrastructure owned by the National Park Service or General Services Administration.However,projects on facilities that are owned
by an eligible applicant but located on Federally owned land for which the title or maintenance responsibility is vested in the
Federal Government,such as Bureau of Indian Affairs-owned roads,are eligible.
12.Are projects that have received Federal funding eligible?
Yes,RAISE grants that use other sources of Federal funding,or have in the past,are eligible if the facility is owned and operated by a
non-Federal,eligible applicant.For projects designated as urban,total Federal funding cannot exceed 80 percent of total future
eligible project costs.For any project with other Federal funds,the applicant must independently satisfy matching requirements for
those Federal funds.
Recipients of past RAISE/BUILD/TIGER grants may apply for funding to support additional phases of a project previously awarded
funds in the RAISE/BUILD/TIGER program.
13.Is capital equipment or rolling stock eligible for RAISE grants?
Yes,equipment is eligible,but Federal requirements apply to the use of any grant funding.Please see section F of the RAISE grants
NOFO for information on Federal requirements.However,RAISE grant projects involving vehicle acquisition must involve only
vehicles that comply with applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards(FMVSS)and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
(FMCSR),or vehicles that are exempt from Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations in a
manner that allows for the legal acquisition and deployment of the vehicle or vehicles.
14.Can an application contain more than one project component?
Yes,if the components demonstrate a strong relationship or connection between them.DOT strongly encourages each applicant to
identify in their application the project components that have independent utility,independently align with the selection criteria,
and meet NEPA requirements;and DOT encourages each applicant to separately detail the costs and requested RAISE grant funding
for those components,as well as the overall RAISE grant funding request.
15.What are the minimum and maximum grant award sizes?
For Qpital projects located in urban areas,the minimum award is$5 million.Please note that the minimum total project cost for a
project located in an urban area(and is not APP or HDC)must be$6.25 million to meet match requirements.See question 16 for
matching requirement calculation.
For Lapital projects located in rural areas,the minimum award is$1 million.
Planning projects do NOT have a minimum award size.
The maximum grant award is$25 million.
16.How do I calculate Federal share,for the purpose of meeting eligibility requirements?
The Federal cost share may not exceed 80%for urban projects that are NOT either located in an Area of Persistent Poverty(APP)or a
Historically Disadvantaged Community(HDC).
However,Federal cost share may.exceed 80%for projects that are rural,or located in an Area of Persistent Poverty(APP),or located
in a Historically Disadvantaged Community(HDC).
Applicants should use the following equation when determining the cost share for their project:
(RAISE Grant Request+Other Federal Funds)/Total Project Cost=Federal Cost Share
For the RAISE Program,Total Project Cost means the sum of future eligible Federal and Non-Federal costs that have not yet been
incurred.This cannot include any previously incurred costs.
DOT does not use an applicant's cost share when evaluating applications on merit.The Department considers an applicant's cost
share during the evaluation and selection process only to confirm eligibility for urban projects that are not located in an APP or HDC.
Planning Grants
17.Are planning grants available for the FY 2024 RAISE Grants?
Yes.Per the BIL,the Department will award at least five percent of available funds($75 million of the$1.5 billion)for the planning,
preparation or design of eligible projects.
18.Is a project with right-of-way acquisition designated as capital or planning?
Projects that include right-of-way acquisition are considered capital projects under the RAISE program.The Department will require
projects that involve right-of-way acquisition without subsequent construction with RAISE grant funding to complete the
anticipated improvements on that right-of-way within an agreed upon period.Projects that involve pre-construction activities
without right-of-way acquisition and/or do not lead to construction as part of the RAISE award will be considered planning grants.
19.Can pre-construction activities(such as,NEPA and design expenses)be included in a capital project?
Yes.To the extent possible,the Department encourages applicants to submit applications for either planning or capital projects.
However,an applicant can submit an applicant for a project that includes both preconstruction activities and construction.If
funding is awarded to both phases of that project,it would be designated as a capital project.Projects that do not fund construction
or right-of-way acquisition with FY 2024 RAISE grant funds are considered planning projects.Projects that include both
preconstruction activities and construction should demonstrate their ability to meet necessary requirements and obligate all
funding by the September 30,2028 obligation deadline.
RAISE grant funds and non-Federal match expended on preconstruction activities prior to grant agreement obligation must be pre-
approved in writing by the Department of Transportation and are subject to the relevant Operating Administration's requirements.
Project Location
20.What are the definitions for urban and rural under RAISE?
A project is designated as urban if it is located within or on the boundary of an Urban Area(UA),as designated by the U.S.Census
Bureau,and that UA had a population greater than 200,000 in the 2020 Census.If a project is not designated as urban,it is
designated as rural.
A project will be designated as rural if it is located:
• In an UA that had a population less than 200,000 in the 2020 Census,or
• Outside an UA.
For example,a project located in an UA with a population of 150,000 will be designated as rural under the FY 2024 RAISE program.In
contrast,a project located in an UA with a population of 250,000 will be designated as urban,even if the city or town in which the
project is located has a population of 100,000.
For projects that include expenditures in both urban and rural areas,the Department will designate the project as urban or rural
based on where the majority of project funds will be spent.
21.How do applicants determine if the project is urban or rural?
To determine if a location is in a Census-designated Urban Area(UA)with a population greater than 200,000 in the 2020 Census,
please see:
• A list of all UAs with a population over 200,000 in the 2020 Census can be found
at https://www.transportation.gov/RAISEgrants/urbanized-areas;or
• An interactive map of all UAs with a population over 200,000 in the 2020 Census can be found at
https://maps.dot.gov/BTS/GrantProjectLocationVerification/.
22.How much will the Department award to rural and urban projects?
Not more than 50 percent of the$1.5 billion in BIL funding($750 million)will be spent on projects located in urban and rural areas,
respectively.
23.How do applicants determine if the project is located in an Area of Persistent Poverty?
A project is located in an Areas of Persistent Poverty if:
1.the county in which the project is located consistently had greater than or equal to 20 percent of the population living in
poverty in all three of the following datasets:(a)the 1990 decennial census;(b)the 2000 decennial census;and(c)the 2021
Small Area Income Poverty Estimates,or
2.the census tract in which the project is located has a poverty rate of at least 20 percent as measured by the 2014-2018 5-year
data series available from the American Community Survey of the Bureau of the Census;or
3.the project is located in any territory or possession of the United States.
DOT provides all counties and census tracts that meet this definition for Areas of Persistent Poverty on the RAISE website at
https://www.transportation.gov/RAISEgrants/raise-app-hdc.
24.How do applicants determine if the project is located in a Historically Disadvantaged Community?
A Historically Disadvantaged Community is defined by the Justice40 Interim Guidance Addendum,issued by the White House Office
of Management and Budget(OMB),White House Council on Environmental Quality(CEQ),and Climate Policy Office(CPO):
1.any census tract identified as disadvantaged in the Climate&Economic Justice Screening Tool(geoplatform,gpy)(CEJST),
created by CEQ,which identifies such communities that have been marginalized by underinvestment and overburdened by
pollution;or
2.any Federally Recognized Tribe or Tribal entity,whether or not they have land.
DOT provides all census tracts that meet this definition for Historically Disadvantaged Community on the RAISE website at
https://www.transportation.gov/RAISEgrants/raise-app-hdc.
25.If a project is in multiple counties or census tracts,but not all counties or census tracts are designated as an Area of
Persistent Poverty or a Historically Disadvantaged Community,does it qualify as a project in those areas?
A project located in multiple counties or census tracts will be designated as an Area of Persistent Poverty or within a Historically
Disadvantaged Community if the majority of the project's costs will be spent in county(ies)or census tract(s)that meet the definition
of Areas of Persistent Poverty or Historically Disadvantaged Community.All counties or census tracts that meet this definition are
listed on the RAISE website at https://www.transportation.gov/RAISEgrants/raise-app-hdc.
Benefit Cost Analysis
26.Are Planning Grant applications required to submit a Benefit-Cost Analysis(BCA)?
No.Planning applications do not need to submit a BCA.
27.Is there a template for submitting a BCA?
Due to the variety of project types and project details,the Department does not provide a template.However,please review the
most current BCA guidance published by DOT's Chief economist at RAISE Grants Additional Guidance I US Department of
Transportation.The Department also offers BCA webinars available at 2024 Webinar Series I US Department of Transportation.
28.If an application includes multiple project components with independent utility,is a BCA needed for each component
or only for the entire project?
While USDOT allows for packages of projects to be included in a single grant application,each component of such package with
independent utility should be evaluated separately,with its own BCA.The costs and benefits of each individual component may also
be aggregated to provide a summary estimate of net benefits for the entire package.Where projects within a package may be
expected to also have collective benefits that are larger than the sum of the benefits of the individual project components,
applicants should clearly explain why this would be the case and provide any supporting analyses to that effect.DOT recognizes the
technical challenges in preparing a BCA and encourages applicants to do their best in demonstrating the anticipated benefits and
estimated costs of the entire project as well as appropriate components.
Evaluation Process
29.How does the evaluation process work?
The Department will review Merit Criteria for all applications and will then review Project Readiness and Economic Analysis only for
a subset of projects determined by the Merit Criteria ratings.Project Readiness consists of a Technical Capacity,Environmental Risk
Assessment,and Financial Completeness Assessment.
The Merit Criteria are safety,environmental sustainability,quality of life,mobility and community connectivity,economic
competitiveness and opportunity,state of good repair,innovation,and partnership and collaboration.For each merit criterion,the
Department will consider whether the benefits are clear,direct,and data driven,which will result in a rating of"high,"medium,"
"low,"or"non-responsive."Specific considerations for each merit criterion are described in the rating rubric in Section E of the
NOFO.
Based on the merit criterion ratings,projects will be designated one overall rating:Highly Recommended,Recommended,
Acceptable,or Unacceptable.Highly Recommended projects will automatically advance for further analysis.Recommended projects
will be reviewed by the SRT,in consultation with Senior Operating Administration Staff,to identify projects with significant merits to
advance for further analysis.For more details on how the Merit Criteria will be evaluated and which projects will be advanced for
further analysis,please see the NOFO section E.
Capital projects advanced for further analysis will undergo an(1)Economic Analysis(2)Environmental Risk Assessment;(3)
Financial Completeness Assessment;(4)Technical Capacity Assessment.The Economic Analysis assesses the proposed project's
estimated benefit-cost ratio and net quantifiable benefits.The Environmental Risk Assessment analyzes the project's environmental
approvals and likelihood of the necessary approval affecting project obligation.The Financial Completeness Assessment reviews
the completeness of the funding package,ensuring non-RAISE funds are available and committed.The Technical Capacity
Assessment evaluates the likelihood of implementing the project in a manner that will satisfy applicable Federal Requirements.
Planning projects advanced for further analysis will only undergo a Financial Completeness Assessment and a Technical Capacity
Assessment.Planning projects will not receive an Economic Analysis or Environmental Risk assessment.
The Senior Review Team considers the outcome of further analysis to determine which projects to advance to the Secretary for
consideration.The Secretary will ultimately make the final selection for awards,consistent with the statutory requirements for
RAISE Grants and the selection criteria in the NOFO.
30.How will the Department evaluate cost share and matching funds?
The Department does NOT consider cost share(the amount of non-Federal contribution)as a selection criterion or a
competitiveness factor.However,general budget information(such as the nature of funding source or the availability of the funding)
may be evaluated as part of the financial completeness in the readiness review,or under the Partnership and Collaboration or
Innovation criteria in the merit review.See Section E of the NOFO for more details.
Per the BIL,the Federal share may be up to 80 percent of the costs of projects located in an urban area.The Federal share may be up
to 100 percent of the costs of a project located in a rural area,a historically disadvantaged community,or an area of persistent
poverty.
31.Where do we send letters of support?
Letters of support may be submitted with the application,sent electronically to RAISEgrants@dot.gay,or mailed via hard copy to
Secretary Pete Buttigieg at the US Department of Transportation,1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,Washington DC,20590.To the extent
possible,the Department will consider letters of support submitted after the application deadline.
32.When will awards be made?
Under the BIL,the Department must make awards by June 27,2024.The Department will post awards to the RAISE Grants website
(www.transportation gov/RAISLgrants).Selected awardees will be formally notified via an Award Letter.All unsuccessful applicants
should visit the RAISE Grants website for awarded project details.
33.How does an applicant receive feedback on previous grant submissions to improve chances of success?
The Department strives to provide as much information as possible to assist applicants with the application process.Unsuccessful
RAISE 2023 applicants have been offered a debrief.The Department will not review RAISE 2024 applications in advance,but staff are
available for technical questions and assistance.RAISE grant program staff will address questions sent
to RAISEgrants@dot.gov throughout the application period.
Labor/Workforce
34.Can applicants use RAISE grant funding to pay for what some would call a"jobs or workforce coordinator"?
To the extent an awarded project requires a jobs coordinator to complete the project,the costs of that coordinator may be allocable
to the RAISE grant and allowable for reimbursement or use as cost share.See 2 CFR 200.405 for a complete description of allocable
costs.Please note,costs incurred prior to award are not eligible.
Costs of the coordinator that are allocable to other Federal awards or other activities are not eligible under the RAISE award.The
costs of a job's coordinator dedicated to operational aspects of the project post-construction,or for positions otherwise not
associated with the awarded project are not allocable to the RAISE grant and cannot be reimbursed.
35.Can applicants use RAISE grant funding to pay for short-term training that gets people into jobs on the project?
If completing an awarded project requires training the recipient's employees,training costs may be allocable to the RAISE grant and
allowable for reimbursement or use as cost share.See 2 CFR 200.405 for a complete description of allocable costs.Please note,costs
incurred prior to award are not eligible.
If the recipient of a RAISE grant makes contract awards to carry out the project,the bidding specifications for those contracts may
include necessary training and qualification requirements.
36.Where can applicants find more information about Labor/Workforce?
Please visit USDOT's Grant Application Checklist for a Strong Transportation Workforce and Labor Plan linked below:
https://www.transportation gov/grants/dot-navigator/grant-application-checklist-for-strong-workforce-and-labor-plan
Post-Award/Implementation
37.Are RAISE Grants a lump-sum cash disbursement at the time of award,or are they reimbursement grants?How do
reimbursement grants work?
RAISE is a reimbursable program.RAISE grant recipients will not receive a lump-sum cash disbursement at the time of award
announcement or obligation of funds.Instead,the recipient must pay project costs as they are incurred and submit to DOT requests
for reimbursement.This means that the recipient must have access to sufficient non-RAISE funding sources to manage cash flow
associated with the project.
38.What is the difference between the obligation and expenditure deadlines?
The obligation deadline,September 30,2028,is the date by which a RAISE grant award recipient must have a signed and executed
grant agreement in place with the DOT,after receiving the necessary environmental approvals.The execution of the grant
agreement obligates RAISE grant funding for the awarded project.The expenditure deadline of September 30,2033,is the date by
which all RAISE grant funding must be expended.
39.If a consulting firm is hired to help develop a RAISE grants application and that project is selected for a RAISE grants
award,can that same firm be hired to perform the construction project design and engineering after award?
Under 2 CFR 200.317 and 1201.317,if the recipient of the RAISE grant is a state,then the recipient must follow the same policies and
procedures it uses for procurements from its non-Federal funds,and the answer to this question is dependent on those policies and
procedures.
If the recipient is not a state,the answer is yes,the same firm may be hired if necessary,competition requirements are satisfied.Per
CFR 200.319,all procurement transactions must be conducted in a manner that provides full and open competition,eliminates
unfair competitive advantage,and ensures objective contractor performance.Project sponsors must avoid creating situations that
would unfairly favor the firm that helped develop the RAISE application or preclude other firms from competing.Additionally,the
contractor that the project sponsor hires to draft its solicitation for proposals for the construction project design and engineering
work must be excluded from competing for that procurement.
For the purpose of RAISE grants,"state"means any state of the United States,the District of Columbia,the Commonwealth of Puerto
Rico,U.S.Virgin Islands,Guam,American Samoa,the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands,and any state agency or
instrumentality excluding local governments.
DOT is committed to ensuring that information is available in appropriate alternative formats to meet the requirements of persons who have a disability If you require an
alternative version of files provided on this page,please contact raisegrants@dot.gov.
Effective Date:Tuesday,December 12,2023
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