Maryland Department of Transportation

MDOT Federal Discretionary Grants

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) (Public Law No: 117-58), also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), signed into law on November 15, 2021, is a $1.2 trillion investment in our nation’s infrastructure intended to rebuild America’s roads, bridges and rails, upgrade and expand public transit, modernize the nation’s ports and airports, improve safety, address the climate crisis, advance environmental justice, and invest in communities that have too often been left behind.

To learn more about federal grant opportunities, please visit the U.S. Department of Transportation Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Grant Programs webpage and MDOT’s Grant Information webpage, as both are updated frequently.

Below are charts that encompass Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) projects that have been awarded, completed, and pending federal review.

IIJA Discretionary Grants: Pending MDOT Applications Under Active Consideration

MDOT TBU

MDOT MDTA

Grant Program

Port Security Grant Program

Federal Fiscal Year

2023

Six helmet mounted Dual Tube Night Vision Goggles/Binoculars for the MDTA Police Special Response Team to aid maritime operations.

MDOT TBU

MDOT MDTA

Grant Program

Port Security Grant Program

Federal Fiscal Year

2023

This request seeks to add a Detection System to enhance the Marine Unit’s capability to detect, deter, and prevent potential attacks.

MDOT TBU

MDOT MDTA

Grant Program

Port Security Grant Program

Federal Fiscal Year

2023

The MDTA Police Marine Unit seeks to replace its aging 36-foot Sea Ark Dauntless vessel and purchase a 38-foot full cabin high-performance vessel which will increase law enforcement capabilities.

MDOT TBU

MDOT MPA

Grant Program

Port Security Grant Program

Federal Fiscal Year

2023

This project is an IT grant that will enable the deployment of critical services.

MDOT TBU

MDOT MPA

Grant Program

Port Security Grant Program

Federal Fiscal Year

2023

Replace 115 hand-held radios that are becoming obsolete due to the manufacturer no longer making replacement parts.

MDOT TBU

MDOT TSO

Grant Program

CRISI

Federal Fiscal Year

2022

MDOT submitted on behalf of BWRR due to applicant grant eligibility criteria.

MDOT TBU

MDOT TSO

Grant Program

CRISI

Federal Fiscal Year

2022

Project Description

MDOT submitted on behalf of BWRR due to applicant grant eligibility criteria.

MDOT TBU

MDOT MPA

Grant Program

CRISI

Federal Fiscal Year

2022

Project Description

Decarbonize the Port through the purchase of 3, 6-axle battery electric locomotives and one charging station.

MDOT TBU

MDOT MTA

Grant Program

CRISI

Federal Fiscal Year

2022

Project Description

This grant would fund preliminary engineering and NEPA documentation for the Penn-Camden Connector (PCC) project, which will provide a new rail connection between the two MARC commuter rail lines in Baltimore – the Penn and Camden lines.

MDOT TBU

MDOT MAA

Grant Program

AIP

Federal Fiscal Year

2022

Project Description

 

MDOT MAA

MDOT MAA

Grant Program

AIP

Federal Fiscal Year

2023

MDOT TBU

MDOT MTA

Grant Program

RAISE

Federal Fiscal Year

2023

Project Description

Transportation enhancement projects that will perform safety, accessibility, state of good repair, and sustainability improvements in West Baltimore.

MDOT TBU

MDOT SHA

Grant Program

RAISE

Federal Fiscal Year

2023

Project Description

Create a facility that will improve pedestrian and cyclist comfort and safety along a busy, high-speed corridor that connects communities to jobs and services. The scope includes restriping vehicle lanes, upgrading a shared-use paths, and on-road improvements.

MDOT TBU

MDOT MTA

Grant Program

AoPP

Federal Fiscal Year

2023

Project Description

This proposed study will assess potential locations, facilitate public outreach, and generate concept designs for a new MDOT MTA bus mobility hub that can significantly improve mobility for residents in the surrounding communities.

MDOT MAA

MDOT TSO

Grant Program

CRISI

Federal Fiscal Year

2022

Federal Agency

FRA

Project Description

 


*MDOT Transportation Business Unit: The Secretary’s Office (MDOT TSO), Maryland Aviation Administration (MDOT MAA), Maryland Port Administration (MDOT MPA), Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA), Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA), State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA), Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA)

IIJA Discretionary Grants: Awarded to MDOT

MDOT TBU

MDOT MTA

Grant Program

Rail Crossing Elimination Program

Federal Fiscal Year

2022

Federal Agency

FRA

Award Amount

up to $1,534,280

Project Description

The proposed project will support planning activities and construction of minor safety improvements at an existing at-grade crossing as well as fund a long-term study to grade separate the crossing. The project will encompass grade separation alternatives analysis, feasibility, and concept design study as well as design and construction of short-term crossing improvements on CSX right-of-way.

MDOT TBU

MDOT SHA

Grant Program

ATTAIN

Federal Fiscal Year

2022

Federal Agency

FHWA

Award Amount

$11,935,000

Project Description

Funding to deploy new technologies and traffic sensors for traffic prediction, signal timing, curve warning and other messaging to improve safety and mobility along 113 miles of U.S. Route 50.

MDOT TBU

MDOT SHA

Grant Program

BRIC

Federal Fiscal Year

2021

Federal Agency

FEMA

Award Amount

$129,967.95

Project Description

Final design of a hybrid living shoreline for three sites along MD 249 on or near St. George Island in St. Mary's County.

MDOT TBU

MDOT MPA

Grant Program

BRIC

Federal Fiscal Year

2021

Federal Agency

FEMA

Award Amount

$150,000

Project Description

Will provide the data and scenario analysis necessary for planning, design and ultimate construction of resiliency projects to protect critical State infrastructure as well as adjacent communities.

MDOT TBU

MDOT MPA

Grant Program

CRISI

Federal Fiscal Year

2021

Federal Agency

FRA

Award Amount

$15,680,000

Project Description

Build four new working rail tracks and two crane rail beams at Seagirt Marine Terminal.

MDOT TBU

MDOT MTA

Grant Program

RAISE

Federal Fiscal Year

2021

Federal Agency

U.S. DOT

Award Amount

$22,000,000

Project Description

Add transit, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), pedestrian and bicycle improvements on a 20-mile corridor in Baltimore City and Baltimore County, MD. The RAISE grant will fund at least ten miles of dedicated bus lanes, transit signal priority, bus stop amenities, curb bump-outs, bioretention facilities, signal improvements, real-time signage, ADA improvements and a bicycle lane along this corridor.

MDOT TBU

MDOT MTA

Grant Program

Low- No

Federal Fiscal Year

2022

Federal Agency

FTA

Award Amount

$1,890,000

Project Description

MTA will receive funding on behalf of Anne Arundel County to buy diesel-electric hybrid buses as part of their five-year plan to transition to a zero-emission fleet.

MDOT TBU

MDOT MAA

Grant Program

AIP

Federal Fiscal Year

2022

Federal Agency

FAA

Award Amount

$1,188,576

Project Description

Acquire and Install Four Pre-Conditioned Air (PCA) Units and Four Ground Power Units (GPU)

MDOT TBU

MDOT MAA

Grant Program

ASAP

Federal Fiscal Year

2022

Federal Agency

FTA

Award Amount

$7,109,500

Project Description

Develop plans and complete environmental work for the future renovation of the Martin Airport station on its Penn commuter rail line to make it safer and fully accessible. The station, located north of Baltimore requires riders to cross multiple tracks to board the train.

MDOT TBU

MDOT MAA

Grant Program

AIP

Federal Fiscal Year

2022

Federal Agency

FAA

Award Amount

$400,000

Project Description

Obstruction marking/lighting/removal (non-hazard)

MDOT TBU

MDOT MAA

Grant Program

AIP

Federal Fiscal Year

2022

Federal Agency

FAA

Award Amount

$21,140,004

Project Description

VALE Infrastructure, reconstruct or replace airport lighting Vault at BWI

MDOT TBU

MDOT MAA

Grant Program

AIP

Federal Fiscal Year

2022

Federal Agency

FAA

Award Amount

$4,000,000

Project Description

Noise mitigation measures for residences within 65-69 DNL.

MDOT TBU

MDOT MTA

Grant Program

RAISE

Federal Fiscal Year

2022

Federal Agency

U.S. DOT

Award Amount

$6,000,000

Project Description

Construction of multi-modal transit station access improvements for Baltimore Penn Station including dedicated bus lanes on Charles Street, curb extensions at approximately 10 bus stops on Charles and St. Paul Streets, and curbside management investments adjacent to the station. Bicycle and pedestrian connectivity investments include access improvements to the Jones Falls Trail, traffic signal adjustments and crosswalk improvements on Charles and St. Paul Streets, replacement of bridge railings, installation of interactive kiosks, public plaza improvements, and a secure bicycle parking facility.

MDOT TBU

MDOT MAA

Grant Program

AIP

Federal Fiscal Year

2022

Federal Agency

FAA

Award Amount

$5,019,469

Project Description

Construction of multi-modal transit station access improvements for Baltimore Penn Station including dedicated bus lanes on Charles Street, curb extensions at approximately 10 bus stops on Charles and St. Paul Streets, and curbside management investments adjacent to the station. Bicycle and pedestrian connectivity investments include access improvements to the Jones Falls Trail, traffic signal adjustments and crosswalk improvements on Charles and St. Paul Streets, replacement of bridge railings, installation of interactive kiosks, public plaza improvements, and a secure bicycle parking facility.

MDOT TBU

MDOT MAA

Grant Program

AIP

Federal Fiscal Year

2022

Federal Agency

FAA

Award Amount

$459,000

MDOT TBU

MDOT MTA

Grant Program

Route Planning Restoration Program

Federal Fiscal Year

2021

Federal Agency

FRA

Award Amount

$300,000

Project Description

Enables MDOT MTA to evaluate the evolving needs to communities in the service area and shift from planning one Core Bus service change at a time to planning for the next five years.

MDOT TBU

MDOT MTA

Grant Program

HMGP

Federal Fiscal Year

2021

Federal Agency

FEMA

Award Amount

$674,995

Project Description

The proposed study and 30 percent design of solutions that maximize capacity and resiliency of the Metro pumping stations will result in improved system operations, reduced risk of delays due to the existing failed pumping stations, and improved quality of discharged water for the benefit of the Chesapeake Bay and other impacted watersheds.

MDOT MAA

MDOT MAA

Grant Program

AIP

Federal Fiscal Year

2023

Federal Agency

FAA

Award Amount

$38,000,000


IIJA Discretionary Grants: Completed by MDOT

*No projects completed to date

Projects Applied For by MDOT, but not Awarded a Grant 

  • (MDOT MTA) Rosedale crossing on the CSX Line - Rail Crossing Elimination Program (FY22)
  • (MDOT MTA) A New Leaf: Zero Emission Buses and Training – Low or No Emission Grant (FY22)
  • (MDOT MTA) Future Ready Emission-Free Fleet - SMART (FY22)
  • (MDOT MPA) Maryland Investment to Support Supply-Chain Infrastructure to Obtain Net-Zero (MISSION) – Port Infrastructure Development Program (FY22)
  • (MDOT MAA) FAA Contract Tower (FCT) Martin Tower – Airport Improvement Program (FY22)
  • (MDOT MAA) Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) Electric Bus Infrastructure – Airport Improvement Program (FY22)
  • (MDOT MAA) Tower – Airport Terminal Program (FY22)
  • (MDOT MAA) Baggage – Airport Terminal Program (FY22)
  • (MDOT SHA) I-81 Phase II – Infrastructure for Rebuilding America Grant (FY22)
  • (MDOT SHA) US 1 Overlea – Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (FY22)
  • (MDOT SHA) I-81 Phase II – Rural Surface Transportation Grant (FY22)
  • (MDOT SHA) American Legion – Bridge Investment Program (FY22)
  • (MDOT MTA) Battery-Electric Buses (BEBs) and Training Program – Low or No Emission Grant (FY22)
  • (MDOT MPA) Port Capacity – Port Infrastructure Development Program (FY22)
  • (MDOT MPA) Seagirt Marine Terminal - MEGA (FY22)
  • (MDOT MPA) Maryland Investment to Support Supply-Chain Infrastructure to Obtain Net-Zero (MISSION) – INFRA (FY22)

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