In Case You Missed It: USDOT SMART Grants Webinar Materials, Fact Sheet, & FAQs

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The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grants Program has new information available on our website!

Getting Ready for the Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grants Program” Webinar Recording and Slides

A webinar was held on July 28th to introduce the SMART Grants Program. Visit our website to view a recording of the presentation and access the slides at https://www.transportation.gov/grants/smart/webinars.

Frequently Asked Questions Web Page is Now Live

Check out the new page on the grant website for frequently asked questions. This page answers questions related to program structure, eligible projects and applicants, and award amounts.

See examples from the FAQ web page below with answers to some common questions asked during the July Webinar.

Q: Who is eligible to apply for a SMART grant?

A: a State; a political subdivision of a State; a Tribal government; a public transit agency or authority; a public toll authority; a metropolitan planning organization; or a group of 2 or more eligible entities detailed above, applying through a single lead applicant.

Q: How is the SMART program structured?

A: The SMART Grants Program is divided into two stages.

Q: Is there a matching funds requirement for the SMART Grants Program?

A: No, the SMART Grants Program does not have a matching funds requirement.

Be on the lookout for more communications from the SMART Grants Program related to upcoming webinars, new FAQs, the forthcoming SMART NOFO, and additional website updates. Questions about the SMART Grants Program that aren’t yet addressed in our FAQs can be sent via email to SMART@dot.gov.