$2,500,000 awarded to garrett county board of commissioners for rural and tribal assistance pilot program to support legal, technical, and financial advisors to help advance infrastructure projects

The Department of Transportation awarded $2.5 million to Garrett County Board of Commissioners on October 5, 2026, under the Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program (CFDA 20.943) to support legal, technical, and financial advisors advancing transportation infrastructure projects in rural communities.

The award funds the Garrett County Active Transportation & Safety Initiative, which includes the Oakland–Herrington Manor Trail and MD 135/US 219 Corridor Connections project. Deliverables include a work plan, quarterly reports, project deliverables, and 2 CFR 200 compliance documentation. The full $2.5 million is obligated. Work is performed in Maryland with benefits to residents of Garrett County.

The period of performance runs from October 5, 2026, through October 4, 2029. The Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program, established under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, funds early-stage development assistance by enabling recipients to employ or procure expert advisors providing financial, technical, and legal support for transportation projects reasonably expected to be eligible for certain DOT credit and grant programs.

Activities to be performed: garrett county active transportation & safety initiative - oakland - herrington manor trail & MD 135/US 219 corridor connections. Deliverables/expected outcomes: work plan, quarterly reports, project deliverables and 2 CFR 200 compliance. Beneficiaries: residents of garrett county.