HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-07-23 Correspondence - MT Dept. of Transportation - Announcement of Matching Funds Available by Request Through SB 536From:Montana Department of Transportation
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Subject:[EXTERNAL]Announcement of Matching Funds Available by Request Through SB 536
Date:Wednesday, September 6, 2023 1:58:26 PM
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Greetings! MDT is pleased to inform you of a new funding opportunity available to support localgovernment match responsibility on various discretionary grants.
Senate Bill (SB) 536, passed by the 2023 Montana State Legislature, provides $100 million in state
funding to MDT for the reconstruction and repair of state highways, off-system bridges and/or
matching local applications for discretionary grants.
SB 536 specifically set aside $20 million for distribution directly to cities and towns with apopulation of less than 10,000, and gave MDT discretion over how to spend the remaining $80
million. You can find more details on how this funding has been distributed to-date here.
MDT has dedicated $10 million of this funding to be used as a matching source for federal or state
grants awarded to local governments for road or bridge repair/construction. Funding awards are ona first-come, first-serve basis. To be eligible:
Funding requests must be for a match to a grant for road or bridge repair/construction
projects.
Projects must be locally administered AND supported by MDT to be eligible for fundingthrough this request process. A maximum of $1 million, per project, will be provided.
If selected, MDT’s contribution is a one-time lump sum payment, based on the original grantapplication or agreement. Please note that cost increases for the project are the
responsibility of the local government requesting funds.
Grant requests must be submitted through MDT’s online form.
There is no guarantee of funding through this process. Funding will be awarded by request to
eligible projects meeting all established criteria on a first-come, first-serve basis until all funds havebeen committed and/or expended.
This email serves as notice that the funding request process is now open to Montana’s local
governments. For more information on this funding, eligibility criteria or the request process, pleasevisit MDT's State Funding for Local Infrastructure web page. You can also contact MDT’s
Discretionary Grants team with any questions at mdtgrantsupport@mt.gov. The request form can
be accessed directly here.
On behalf of the State of Montana, thank you for your continued partnership in keeping our greatstate moving forward!
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