infrastructure_investment_and_jobs_act · DOT-FHWA

Reduction of Truck Emissions at Port Facilities Competitive Grants Program

DOT Federal Highway Administration · FHWA-RTEP-24-001

Closed

Award Range

$0 – $45.0M

Expected Awards

Deadline

June 22, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Reduction of Truck Emissions at Port Facilities Competitive Grants Program. DOT Federal Highway Administration . This NOFO will award up to $150 million in Federal funding to eligible entities to reduce idling and emissions at port facilities, including through the advancement of port electrification. The $150 million represents the combined amounts authorized for this program for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2024,... up to $45,000,000 per award; ~25 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Other eligible entities

Who Should NOT Apply

Individuals and organizations outside the specified eligible types

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Eligible applicants for RTEPF Competitive Grant Program funds are entities that: 1) have authority over, operate, or utilize port facilities or int...
•Cost sharing/matching required
•Deadline: 2026-06-22

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Budget for cost-sharing match. Demonstrate institutional commitment and matching funds clearly in your proposal.

Competitiveness: Moderate to high — federal grants are always competitive

What This Grant Funds

This NOFO will award up to $150 million in Federal funding to eligible entities to reduce idling and emissions at port facilities, including through the advancement of port electrification. The $150 million represents the combined amounts authorized for this program for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2024, 2025, and 2026. FHWA may also award any remaining and available funds from FY 2023 under this opportunity. The actual amount available to be awarded under this notice will be subject to the availability of funds. There is no minimum or maximum award amount for the RTEPF Competitive Grant Program awards.

Attachments

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Reduction of Truck Emissions at Port Facilities Competitive Grant Program

RTEPF_final_NOFO.pdf

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RTEPF NOFO AMD_01

RTEPF_final_NOFO_AMD_01.pdf

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RTEPF final NOFO_AMD_01_Redlined

RTEPF_final_NOFO_AMD_01_Redlined.docx

Who Can Apply

Eligible applicants for RTEPF Competitive Grant Program funds are entities that: 1) have authority over, operate, or utilize port facilities or intermodal port transfer facilities; 2) have authority over areas within or adjacent to ports and intermodal port transfer facilities; or 3) will test or evaluate technologies that reduce truck emissions at port facilities or intermodal port transfer facilities.

Eligible Applicant Types

Other (see NOFO for details)

Funding Details

Maximum Award: $45.0M
Expected Number of Awards: 25
Cost Sharing Required?: Yes
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: May 19, 2026

Application Deadline: June 22, 2026 (0 days remaining)

No Explanation

Agency Contact

Grants.gov Contact Center Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. support@grants.gov

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Ready to apply?

View the full NOFO and submit your application on Grants.gov

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