Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Temporary Bridge Program
 
  				Provide direct federal support to States and Indian Tribes to establish rental programs for portable skidder bridges, bridge mats, or other temporary water crossing structures, to minimize stream bed disturbance on non-Federal land and Federal land (USDA). The program includes funding to States and Indian Tribes for purchase of short and medium span temporary metal and timber bridge and Roadway mats. Programs may include rental, loaner, cost-share and own to use options.
					General information about this opportunity
					
					Last Known Status
				 
					Active
					Program Number
				 
					10.721					
Federal Agency/Office
				 
					Forest Service, Department of Agriculture					
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
				 
					B - Project Grants					
					
Program Accomplishments
					Not applicable.					
Authorization
				 
					Public Law 117-58
Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act, Section 40804(b)(5)					
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
					Applicant Eligibility
					State (includes District of Columbia); Federally Recognized lndian Tribal Governments; State-designated lndian Tribes					
Beneficiary Eligibility
					Not applicable.					
Credentials/Documentation
					Not applicable.					
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
					Pre-Application Procedure
					Preapplication coordination is not applicable.					
Application Procedure
					2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Financial grants and cooperative agreements are approved upon completion of an application for funding request based on a needs assessment and the review by a panel that includes Forest Service, national partners, and Tribes .					
Award Procedure
					Funding will be provided through a grant through the Regional Office applicants reside. Final funding for each applicant will be determined by the selection panel to best ensure that the needs of all applicants can be met.					
Deadlines
					Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines					
					
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
					From 60 to 90 days.					
Appeals
					Not applicable.					
Renewals
					From 30 to 60 days. Requests to extend the award must be made in writing and include an updated SF-424. Requests must be sent to the Program Manager at least 60 days in advance.					
How are proposals selected?
					Not applicable.					
How may assistance be used?
					Grants may be used by to purchase temporary wood or steel bridges or mats for use over water crossings for forestry operations.  States, with appropriate partners may establish a rental or loaner program and/or a cost share program.  Tribes use may differ in that their forester programs are self -contained.					
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
					Reporting
					Performance Reports: Performance Report will be due quarterly					
Auditing
					Not applicable.					
Records
					Not applicable.					
Other Assistance Considerations
					Formula and Matching Requirements
					Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.
Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.					
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
					Funding for this program will be available for award in 2022. Grant period is 1-3 years, with the ability to extend on request. Reimbursements or advances are made on receipt of an SF-270. Reimbursement or advance (no more than is needed for 30 days) is made on receipt of an SF-270.					
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
					Regional or Local Office
					None/Not specified.					
Headquarters Office
					Kevin Naranjo
201 14th St SW
Washington, DC 20250 US
kevin.naranjo@usda.gov
Phone: 4046733482					
Financial Information
					Account Identification
					12-1105-0-1-302					
Obligations
					(Project Grants) FY 22$0.00; FY 23 est $8,000,000.00; FY 24 FY 21$0.00; -					
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
					$2,000 - $100,000 est.					
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
					Not applicable.					
Examples of Funded Projects
					Not applicable.