Opportunity Title:
Strategic Innovation for Revenue Collection (SIRC) Program
Funder/Agency:
Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
Opportunity Number:
693JJ324NF00014
Description:
The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO or notice) is to solicit applications for FHWA’s Strategic Innovation for Revenue Collection (SIRC) Program for Fiscal Years (FY) 2022 – 2024. Applications for FY 2022 – 2023 and FY 2024 funds will have two separate submission deadlines in 2024. The specific deadlines for each award cycle will be posted as an attachment to this multi-year NOFO via Grants.gov. The SIRC Program is authorized in Section 13001 of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), enacted as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) (Pub. L. 117-58).
Federal grant funds for the SIRC Program are to be awarded on a competitive basis to eligible entities to test the feasibility of a road usage fee and other user-based alternative revenue mechanisms to help maintain the long-term solvency of the Highway Trust Fund. This notice describes the eligibility criteria, application requirements, selection and evaluation criteria, applicable program and Federal requirements, and available technical assistance during the pilot program.
Eligibility:
State or group of states
Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) or group of MPOs
Local government or a group of local governments
Multi-jurisdictional groups
Award Details:
Total Amount Available:
$15,000,000
Maximum Award:
$3,000,000
Deadline:
Applications Due May 27, 2024
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