Easier Access to Infrastructure Grants for Rural Counties with Federal Lands
This Act aims to simplify access to Department of Transportation infrastructure grants for small, rural counties where over half of the land is federally owned. It reduces the required local matching funds by 50% and provides priority and technical assistance, enabling more local road, rail, and public transit projects. Citizens in these areas can expect improved infrastructure quality without excessive burden on local taxpayers.
Key points
Local matching fund requirements for transportation projects (roads, transit, rail) are reduced by 50% for eligible rural counties with high federal land density.
Small counties and Tribal governments gain priority access to federal grants, especially if they have not received funding in the last 10 years.
The federal government will provide technical help with complex grant applications, removing bureaucratic and financial barriers for small communities.
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