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Grant Programs
Grant Programs
MDOT provides funding for competitive grant programs and loan programs primarily, but not exclusively, for state and local road agencies. MDOT's goal is to leverage investments and target them to have the greatest impact possible on economic development and Michigan job creation.
National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program
National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program will provide dedicated funding to states to strategically deploy EV charging infrastructure and establish an interconnected network to facilitate data collection, access, and reliability.
Federal Passenger Transportation Program
The Federal Passenger Transportation Program provides funds for transportation projects located in areas that, as required through the Clean Air Act, do not meet the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ozone, carbon monoxide, and/or particulate matters.
Michigan Passenger Transportation Programs
The Michigan Passenger Transportation Programs are paid from Michigan's Comprehensive Transportation Fund (CTF), which is derived from a portion of state motor fuel taxes, vehicle registration fees, and state sales taxes on automobiles and other auto-related products.
Freight Economic Development Program
The Freight Economic Development Program provides low-interest loans that can be converted to grants. Eligible applicants include rail users locating or expanding in the state and local government entities interested in helping these businesses.
Local Bridge Program
The Local Bridge Program develops and manages a 3-year bridge program to improve and maintain the local bridge inventory. Improvements include replacement, rehabilitation and preventative maintenance.
Rural Task Force Program
The Rural Task Force Program provides federal dollars to rural counties with a population under 400,000 (78 out of 83 counties). These dollars must be spent in their geographic areas and both road and transit capital projects are eligible.
Small Urban
The Small Urban Program provides federal Surface Transportation Program (STP) funding to areas with a population of 5,000 to 49,999. Road and transit capital projects are eligible for STP funds.
Safe Routes to School
Safe Routes to School (SRTS) is a school-based international movement to make it safe, convenient and fun for children, including those with disabilities, to bicycle and walk to school.
State Infrastructure Bank
The Michigan State Infrastructure Bank (SIB) loan program is available to any Act 51 public entity (county road commissions, cities, villages, or MDOT) for eligible transportation projects. The SIB complements traditional funding techniques and serves as a tool to meet urgent project financing demands.
Transportation Alternatives Program
Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) is a competitive grant program that funds projects such as bike paths, streetscapes, and historic preservation of transportation facilities that enhance Michigan's intermodal transportation system, promote walkability, and improve quality of life for Michigan citizens.
Transportation Economic Development Fund
Transportation Economic Development Fund (TEDF) provides funding for transportation improvements that enhance the state's ability to compete in a global economy, promote economic growth and improve the quality of life in the State of Michigan.