Request for Project Applications: FY2012 CMAQ Funding

Request for Project Applications
FY 2012 Baltimore Regional Transportation Board Competitive Selection Process for Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program Funding

The Baltimore Regional Transportation Board (BRTB) is now accepting applications for CMAQ funding through the FY 2012 BRTB CMAQ Competitive Selection Process.

Background
The BRTB has the authority to select $800,000 worth of CMAQ projects in FY 2012. A competitive selection process for this funding has been set up and the BRTB is now accepting applications.  The deadline for submitting applications is February 15, 2012, 2:00 p.m.

The purpose of the CMAQ program, which is administered by the Federal Highway Administration and the Federal Transit Administration, is to provide funding for transportation programs and projects that reduce air pollution emissions from the transportation system. This funding is provided to state and local governments to assist them in reaching federal air quality requirements established by the Clean Air Act and its amendments.

>> Download a CMAQ brochure (pdf, 416kb)

Application Process
Organizations considering applying for funding through this program are strongly encouraged to review the online CMAQ Application Workshop (link below).  In addition, an overview of the application and evaluation process is included in the Application Guide.

>> Application Guide (pdf, 58 kb)

>> Application Workshop (pdf, 1.3 MB)

 Forms

In addition to the standard application, project type and project evaluation forms will need to be submitted.  Details and links to the forms are below.

• Project Type Specific Application Forms
  The following forms will need to be completed for specific project types. The form can be filled out digitally and saved. When complete, e-mail the form by pressing the <Submit by E-mail> button. Additionally, please print and mail a hard copy.
  
  
  • Clean Vehicle Project Technical Form (pdf, 247 kb)
    
    
  • Diesel Retrofit Project Technical Form (pdf, 294 kb)
    
    
  • Idle Reduction Project Technical Form (pdf, 251 kb)
    
    
  • Travel Demand Management Project Technical Form (pdf, 247 kb)
    
    
  • Other Project Type Technical Form (pdf, 247 kb)
    
    
    
    

The deadline for submitting applications is February 15, 2012, 2:00 p.m.

For more information:

CMAQinfo@baltometro.org

Sara Tomlinson, stomlinson@baltometro.org

Last Updated on Thursday, 09 February 2012 07:50