Funding Opportunity for State DOTs: Evaluation and Use of Low Carbon Transportation Materials

The US government already has a “Buy Clean” initiative well underway to enable federal agencies to drive demand for lower-carbon materials through procurement. And now, thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has $1.2 billion to help State DOTs establish and execute their own programs to procure cleaner cement, steel, asphalt, and flat glass. Many state governments are already working to cut emissions from these products. Others have just started considering their options. In any case, these federal funds could accelerate and expand those efforts.

FHWA anticipates each State DOT will be eligible to receive a minimum of $22 million, which can be used to cover programmatic costs and the costs of developing and using low-carbon materials. These funds can be combined with other sources of funding, including those from the Highway Trust Fund. And with no state match required, it’s basically free money.

What’s the catch? Applications are due June 10, 2024! State DOTs that submit applications meeting the basic requirements have an excellent chance of receiving funding, but they need to act quickly.

We created a 2-page info sheet to help key decision-makers understand how their states can participate in this important program and meet the upcoming deadline.