January 27, 2023
Infrastructure Update
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Press Releases
DOE Announces $47 Million to Develop Affordable Clean Hydrogen Technologies
January 27, 2023 | Source: DOE
Today, the Department of Energy’s Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office announced $47 million in cooperative agreements for RD&D of key hydrogen delivery and storage technologies as well as affordable and durable fuel cell technologies. The Department is prioritizing applications supporting clean fuel for heavy-duty trucks to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and eliminate harmful tailpipe emissions. The program encourages applicant teams that include diverse representation from stakeholders within academia, industry, and national laboratories across multiple technical disciplines. Concept papers are due on February 24, 2023, and full applications are due on April 28, 2023.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Availability of Nearly $1.7 Billion to Modernize Fleets and Deploy Clean Transit Buses Across America
January 27, 2023 | Source: DOT
Today, the Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration announced nearly $1.7 billion to support state and local efforts to modernize aging transit fleets with low- and no-emission buses, renovate and construct bus facilities, and support workforce development. The FTA’s two programs, the Low or No Emission (Low-No) program and Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities program, will help transit agencies acquire U.S.-built zero-emission and low-emission buses and charging equipment, and support rehabilitating buses, vans, and related equipment and building bus facilities. In addition, five percent of each grant for zero emission projects must be used for workforce development and training.
USDA Announces Grants for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production
January 26, 2023 | Source: USDA
On Thursday, the Environmental Protection Agency announced the availability of $50 million in grant funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to develop and implement Underground Injection Control (UIC) Class VI programs. Under the Safe Drinking Water Act, Class VI programs ensure that groundwater resources are protected while supporting geologic sequestration of carbon dioxide to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change. EPA supports efforts by states, Tribes, and territories to implement existing primacy programs and seek primary enforcement and permitting responsibility (primacy) for Class VI programs. EPA is inviting eligible applicants to submit letters of intent by March 20, 2023.
U.S. House T&I to Hold Hearing on Supply Chain
January 26, 2023 | Source: House T&I
The U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will hold a hearing next Wednesday on supply chain and transportation infrastructure issues. The hearing will feature trucking, railroad and union groups, including the heads of the American Trucking Associations and the Association of American Railroads.
Featured Awards:
DOE Awards $118 Million to Accelerate Domestic Biofuel Production
January 26, 2023 - The DOE announced $118 million in funding for 17 projects to accelerate the production of sustainable biofuels for America’s transportation and manufacturing needs. The selected projects, located at universities and private companies, will drive the domestic production of biofuels and bioproducts by advancing biorefinery development, from pre-pilot to demonstration, to create sustainable fuels that reduce emissions associated with fossil fuels.
FTA Announces Over $380 Million to Modernize Ferries and Reduce Emissions
January 26, 2023- The FTA announced 23 grants funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to boost ferry service in rural areas, modernize urban ferry systems, and lower emissions by adopting zero-emission technology. Nearly $286 million of investment was awarded to the Alaska Marine Highway, which serves remote locations throughout the state, and $100 million of the national grants will go toward low- and no-emission ferries, decreasing greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector
Federal Funding Opportunities:
Details on infrastructure-related grants currently accepting applications:
| Opportunity Number | Opportunity Title | Agency | Deadline | Funding |
| RUS-23-01-DLT | Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants | USDA-RUS | 01/30/2023 | $64,000,000 |
| EPA-I-OLEM-OBLR-22-11 | Technical Assistance to Brownfield Communities | EPA | 02/14/2023 | $53,000,000 |
| DE-FOA-0002867 | BIL: Long Duration Energy Storage Demonstrations FOA | DOE-GFO | 03/03/2023 | $349,000,000 |
| DE-FOA-0002981 | Inflation Reduction Act (IRA): Home Efficiency & Electrification Rebate Programs | DOE-GFO | 03/3/2023 | RFI |
| DE-FOA-0002828 | BIL: DE-FOA-0002828: To Address Key Deployment Challenges for Offshore, Land-Based, and Distributed Wind | DOE-GFO | 03/10/2023 | $27,900,000 |
| FTA-2023-006-TPE | Areas of Persistent Poverty Program | DOT-FTA | 03/10/2023 | $20,041,870 |
| DE-FOA-0002890 | Research on General Plasma Science Collaborative Research Facilities | PAMS-SC | 03/27/2023 | $3,000,000 |
| DE-FOA-0002779 | Additional Clean Hydrogen Programs (Section 40314): Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) | DOE-GFO | 04/7/2023 | $1,250,000,000 |
| DE-FOA-0002756 | 2022 FOA for Energy Improvements at Public K-12 School Facilities - BIL - Renew America's Schools | DOE-GFO | 04/21/2023 | $80,000,000 |
| DE-FOA-0002920 | Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office Funding Opportunity Announcement in Support of Hydrogen Shot | DOE-GFO | 04/28/2023 | $47,000,000 |
Committee Hearings on Infrastructure:
Upcoming Hearings:
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
10:00 AM (EST) | Details
Hearings to examine solutions to meet America's broadband needs.
Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
10:00 AM (EST) | Details
Hearings to examine the 2023 Farm Bill, focusing on trade and horticulture.
