The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) recently awarded $905.25 million in Infrastructure for Rebuilding America grants to 24 projects in 18 states.
Rural projects received approximately 44 percent of the grants, exceeding by 19 percent the statutory requirements set by Congress.
The department received 157 eligible applications from 42 states and Guam that sought approximately $6.8 billion in funding, more than seven times the funding available.
Applications were evaluated on several criteria and were prioritized based on how they would address climate change, environmental justice, and racial equity; applied innovative technology; whether they could cost-effectively deliver projects; and how they would improve local economies and create jobs.
