Description
The 2023 Nationally Significant Federal Lands and Tribal Projects Program provides Federal financial assistance to projects of national significance for construction, reconstruction, or rehabilitation of transportation facilities within, adjacent to, or providing access to Federal or Tribal lands. The program aims to improve the condition and performance of transportation facilities, enhance safety, and promote economic growth.
• The program is open to entities eligible to receive funds under the Federal Lands Access Program, the Federal Lands Transportation Program, the Tribal Transportation Program, and the Federal Lands Planning Program.
• The program provides up to $55 million per year from the Highway Trust Fund and up to an additional $300 million per year from the General Fund.
• The minimum project size has been reduced from $25 million to $12.5 million.
• The program requires a cost-sharing arrangement, with the Federal share of projects on Tribal transportation facilities increased to 100 percent.
• The program encourages the use of domestic goods, products, and materials in constructing projects.
• Recipients of Federal transportation funding must comply with civil rights obligations and nondiscrimination laws.