Description
The Rural Surface Transportation Grant Program (RURAL) is a discretionary grant program that aims to improve and expand the surface transportation infrastructure in rural areas. The program is part of the Department of Transportation's Multimodal Project Discretionary Grant Opportunity (MPDG). The program seeks to support projects that increase connectivity, improve safety and reliability, and generate regional economic growth in rural areas. Eligible projects include highway, bridge, and tunnel projects that help improve freight, safety, and provide or increase access to agricultural, commercial, energy, or transportation facilities that support the economy of a rural area. The program has a total funding of up to $675 million for FY 2023-2024.
Key aspects of the job and scope of work include:
• Improving and expanding surface transportation infrastructure in rural areas
• Increasing connectivity and improving safety and reliability
• Generating regional economic growth and improving quality of life in rural areas
• Supporting projects that provide or increase access to agricultural, commercial, energy, or transportation facilities
• Eligible projects include highway, bridge, and tunnel projects