Pennsylvania Resources
Pennsylvania Resources
Welcome to the Pennsylvania Resources page, below you will find key information relating to Pennsylvania's Infrastructure grants and allocations.
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania there are 3,353 bridges and over 7,540 miles of highway in poor condition. Since 2011, commute times have increased by 7.6% in Pennsylvania, and on average, each driver pays $620 per year in costs due to driving on roads in need of repair. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is the single largest dedicated bridge investment since the construction of the interstate highway system. Based on formula funding alone, Pennsylvania would expect to receive approximately $13 billion over five years in Federal highway formula funding for highways and bridges.
Pennsylvania can also compete for the $15.77 billion Bridge Investment Program for economically significant bridges and $15 billion of national funding in the law dedicated to megaprojects that will deliver substantial economic benefits to communities. Pennsylvania can also expect to receive approximately $265 million over five years in formula funding to reduce transportation-related emissions, in addition to about $301 million over five years to increase the resilience of its transportation system.
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On November 15, 2021, President Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, appropriating more than $1 trillion dollars to the nation’s highways, bridges, freight, ports, public transportation and environment and water infrastructure. The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced some infrastructure funds are now available to state and local governments through grant applications and various programs. Please visit the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Grant website for more information and grant application deadlines for transportation programs. Also, please visit the DOT Navigator for guidance about how to apply for grants and how to plan for and deliver transformative infrastructure projects, Please visit the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Infrastructure website for more information.
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) was signed by President Biden on November 15, 2021 and authorized $1.2 trillion of investment through existing and new programs. Through this monumental investment, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection will receive billions of dollars for environmental projects within Pennsylvania. These projects will provide clean water to residents, clean up legacy pollution, and spur clean energy investments. DEP intends to take advantage of federal funding opportunities in four ways: Receive and implement formula funding; Apply for competitive opportunities offered by Federal agencies; Provide support to other funding applicants through partnerships, letters of support, or financial match; Share federal funding opportunities to ensure potential applicants like Pennsylvania businesses, schools, communities, and nonprofits are aware of and competing for investments.
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) was signed into law by President Joe Biden on November 15, 2021. BIL authorizes funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, transit programs as well as broad band access, clean water, and electric grid renewal. This Guide establishes overall direction and consistency in the development of high-quality, competitive BIL grant proposals. It identifies key steps and defines relevant roles and responsibilities in the grant-development process. Ultimately, proposals must make a persuasive case that the grant is worth funding while meeting all of the specified requirements. The Guide addresses the key considerations for the common components of most Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) applications to guide the process in a straightforward and efficient manner. Where applicable, checklists and templates are provided to support the application. In addition to covering the key components of applications, the Guide focuses on the roles and responsibilities throughout the application-development cycle. It is designed to ensure a shared understanding among those involved and to promote efficient and orderly grant applications. The landscape for transportation funding has changed in significant ways through the IIJA/BIL legislation. While enormous opportunity has been afforded by the Act, the volume and level of competition has increased commensurately. Many state DOTs and other transportation agencies have placed increased emphasis on pursuing and securing discretionary grant funds to significantly augment traditional federal funding. In this new landscape, applications must differentiate themselves through innovation, creativity, and case-making. As such, this document is organized to support the development of the most competitive proposals possible for submissions. It is essential to be mindful of federal emphasis areas and priorities in developing and executing a strategic approach to grant proposal development. Areas such as equity, innovation, safety, sustainability, resiliency, and environment must be recognized as key competitive factors and be addressed as such in proposal conceptualization, drafting, review and finalization. The Guide includes both process steps and tools to use in approaching a grant application. Tools are identified by an icon with the process step they support, are summarized in each section, and are provided in “Tools” at the end of the Guide. The Guide will be periodically reviewed and reissued to reflect lessons learned from experience gained in actual applications.
On November 15, 2021, President Biden signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) providing investment in our nation’s infrastructure, competitiveness, and communities. BIL provides approximately $550 billion in new Federal infrastructure investment, including many new discretionary grant programs. Pennsylvania has the opportunity to compete for billions of dollars in funding across a wide range of grant programs, including, but not limited to: Bridge Infrastructure Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Safety programs for all modes of transportation Reconnecting Communities New and emerging technologies To assist in understanding the various transportation programs, PennDOT has created and will continue to create Grant Alerts for the competitive grant programs as the Notice of Funding Opportunities are released. The goal is to ensure that all Pennsylvania agencies are prepared to apply to programs for which they are eligible. The Grant Alerts provide basic background information about the grant including eligibility and application due dates, project timeframes and PennDOT’s areas of emphasis and support. PennDOT seeks to lead, partner, and provide support to projects that make the Commonwealth’s transportation network safer and more efficient.
Pennsylvania News & Events
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) is releasing the following statement on the one-year anniversary of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act being signed into law by President Biden: “For years, Washington talked about making major investments in our Nation’s crumbling infrastructure—but no President got it done until President Biden. One year after it was signed into law, it is clear that the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is a game changer for Pennsylvania. This law has delivered billions to our Commonwealth to improve crumbling roads and bridges, make public transportation easier and safer, expand high-speed Internet access, invest in clean energy, and increase access to clean drinking water for hundreds of thousands of people. From cities to rural towns and everywhere in between, we are tackling the climate crisis while creating good-paying union jobs and investing in Pennsylvania’s economy, all thanks to the infrastructure law.”
It has officially been a full year since President Joe Biden first signed the $1.2 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill (BIL) into law – so how has Pennsylvania benefited? According to a Nov. release from the White House, $7.9 billion in infrastructure funding has been announced for Pennsylvania and already has been allocated for over 150 specified projects across the commonwealth. Roads & Bridges: So far, $5.2 billion in funding has been announced for Pennsylvania roads, bridges, roadway safety, and other major projects, according to the White House. $4.4 billion is being utilized for highway formula funding and $707 million for bridges in 2022-2023. Additionally, Pennsylvania has received $36 million through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) as well as $20 million through Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) program. Internet: Pennsylvania is set to receive at least $100 million to improve high speed internet accessibility and coverage across the state, according to the White House. So far, approximately 21% of Pennsylvanians do not have an internet subscription. It is also estimated that up to 1,957,000 Pennsylvanians would qualify for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), which according to the White House, cuts monthly internet bills by up to $30 a month as well as providing a one-time discount of $100 off for a connected device. Thus far, 505,000 households in Pennsylvania are enrolled in the ACP.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is awarding $91.9 million to Pennsylvania from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that communities can use to upgrade essential water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure that protects public health and treasured water bodies. Nearly half of the funding, which comes through this year’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF), will be available as grants or principal forgiveness loans helping underserved communities across America invest in water infrastructure, while creating good-paying jobs. “President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is delivering an unprecedented investment in America that will revitalize essential water and wastewater infrastructure across the country,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. “Not only will these funds expand access to clean water and safeguard the environment, but more underserved communities that have been left behind for far too long will be able to access them.” “Communities across Pennsylvania rely on water and sewage infrastructure to keep their communities clean and safe every day,” said U.S. Senator Bob Casey (Pa.). “Thanks to the infrastructure law, Pennsylvania is receiving nearly $92 million to upgrade this essential infrastructure to protect communities across the Commonwealth from contamination, flooding, and more. Once again, the infrastructure law is working to keep Pennsylvanians safe—and creating jobs.”