Carbon Reduction Program

Agency: Department of Transportation – Federal Highway Administration

 

Description:

Formula program under (23 U.S.C. 104) – 2.56% of remaining Federal Highway Administration appropriations after other program expenses. Results in $6,419,999,998 for grants to States to reduce transportation emissions or the development of carbon reduction strategies. Can include planning, construction, and design, of trail facilities for pedestrians, bicyclists, and other nonmotorized forms of transportation, public transportation projects, or congestion management technologies.

Bill Section:

11403

New or Existing:

New

Potential Cost:     

$6,419,999,998

Timeline:

Funding for each fiscal year FY2022-2026

Implementation Status/Rulemaking:   

The estimated allocation of Carbon Reduction Program funding FY2022-2026 is available here.

On December 14, 2021, DOT announced the apportionment of Federal-Aid Highway Program funds for Fiscal Year 2022, including funding through the Carbon Reduction Program: Source

On April 21, 2022, DOT released guidance for the Carbon Reduction Program: Source

On October 3, 2022, DOT announced the apportionment of Federal-Aid Highway Program funds for Fiscal Year 2023, including funding through the Carbon Reduction Program: Source

On October 2, 2023, DOT announced the apportionment of Federal-Aid Highway Program funds for Fiscal Year 2024, including funding through the Carbon Reduction Program: Source