Return to search

Eligible: Local Government, Public Agencies, Special Purpose Districts, Tribes

Apply by Feb 24, 2025

Apply now
Active

$100,000 - $876,000,000

Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-Saving Transportation (PROTECT) Program

From US Department of Transportation

The Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-Saving Transportation (PROTECT) Grant Program is a competitive funding opportunity created under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. It helps plan and improve surface transportation systems to better withstand natural hazards like climate change, sea level rise, flooding, extreme weather, and other disasters.

  • Overview

    • Type

      Grant

    • Title

      Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-Saving Transportation (PROTECT) Program

    • Source

      US Department of Transportation

    • Federal or State

      Federal

    • Total Amount

      $876,000,000

    • Number of Awards

      60

    • Award Range

      $100,000 - $876,000,000

    • Cost Share

      Yes

    • Status

      Active

  • Eligibility

    • Audience

      Local Government, Public Agencies, Special Purpose Districts, Tribes

    • Sector

      Buildings & Infrastructure, Resilience, Transportation

    • Activity

      Efficiency Improvements, Outreach & Education, Planning

    • Eligibility

      See a full list of eligible applicants here.

    • Location

      National

  • Application Process

  • Important Dates

    • Application Close Date

      Feb 24, 2025

  • Resources & Contacts

    • Contact

      Ryan J Buck
      Agreement Officer
      PROTECTdiscretionary@dot.gov

    • Resources

      Optional PROTECT Application Templates:

      Webinars:

      • PROTECT Notice of Funding Opportunity – How to Apply (November 7, 2024) – Presentation and Webinar Recording (Passcode: D^wV7xT$)
      • PROTECT Notice of Funding Opportunity – How to Apply for Tribal Applicants (November 12, 2024) – Presentation and Webinar Recording (Passcode: eH=!jt7i)
      • Preparing a Benefit-Cost Analysis for the PROTECT Discretionary Grant Program (November 18, 2024) – Presentation and Webinar Recording (Passcode: ZD%9@a6x)
Have a question?

Visit our FAQs and glossary.

Learn more