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Multimodal Project Discretionary Grant Program (MPDG)

MPDG (Mega + INFRA + Rural)

Provides research teams and institutions for MPDG in transport and mobility.

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About

The Multimodal Project Discretionary Grant (MPDG) program is a combined Notice of Funding Opportunity covering three major U.S. Department of Transportation discretionary infrastructure programs: the Mega grant (National Infrastructure Project Assistance, targeting large multi-jurisdictional surface transportation projects), the INFRA grant (Infrastructure for Rebuilding America, targeting freight…

What this grant funds

Surface transportation infrastructure of national and regional significance, including large multi-jurisdictional highway and freight projects, rural road and bridge rebuilding, and multimodal freight access.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$785M
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.transportation.gov