Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-Saving Transportation (PROTECT) Program
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Eligible Recipients:
- Federal Agencies
- Local Governments
- Native/Tribal Entities
- State Governments
Program Purpose:
- Efficiency and Weatherization
- Transportation Infrastructure
Reserved for Energy
Communities?
No
Upcoming Milestones:
Bureau/Office:
Federal Highway Administration
Funded by:
U.S. Department of Transportation
Overview
The purpose of the PROTECT Program is to provide grants on a competitive basis for projects that seek to strengthen surface transportation to be more resilient to natural hazards, including climate change, sea level rise, heat waves, flooding, extreme weather events, and other natural disasters through support of planning activities, resilience improvements, community resilience and evacuation routes, and at-risk costal infrastructure.
Related Resources
Additional information is available on the Resources page.Funding Details
Funding Source:
- Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL)
Funding Type:
Grant - match required
Total Amount Available:
$876,000,000
Limit per Applicant:
Estimated Awards:
60