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Low-Carbon Transportation Materials Program

Federal Agency: Department of Transportation
Bureau or Office: Federal Highway Administration

IRA Statutory Location: 60506

Program Description: To reimburse or provide incentives to eligible recipients for the use of
low-embodied carbon construction materials and products in federally-funded highway projects.

Funding Amount: $2,000,000,000

Period of Availability: Available until September 30, 2026.

Funding Mechanism: Direct Federal Spending

New or Existing Program: New

Eligible Recipients: (1) A state, unit of local government, political subdivision of a state, MPO,
or U.S. territory; (2) Federally recognized Indian Tribe; (3) A special purpose district or public
authority with a transportation function; or (4) Federal Land Management Agencies.

Tribal Eligibility: Yes

Eligible Uses: To reimburse or provide incentives to eligible recipients for the use, in projects,
of construction materials and products that have substantially lower levels of embodied
greenhouse gas emissions associated with all relevant stages of production, use, and disposal as
compared to estimated industry averages of similar material or products.

Cost Share Requirements: The total federal share payable for the project for which the
reimbursement or incentive is provided shall be up to 100%.

Formula Funding: No

SAM.gov Assistance Listing: N/A

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