DOT-smart-FY24-01

The City of Manchester was awarded $2.0 million on May 15, 2025, under the Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grants Program (CFDA 20.941), administered by the Immediate Office of the Secretary of Transportation. This Project Grant, designated DOT-SMART-FY24-01, supports the development and demonstration of advanced smart city and transportation technologies designed to improve mobility, traffic management, and infrastructure efficiency in Manchester, New Hampshire. The award funds a Stage 1 planning and prototyping project with a performance period extending through November 14, 2026, positioning Manchester to advance smart transportation solutions within its municipal jurisdiction.

The SMART Grants Program, established under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act with $500 million in total appropriations ($100 million annually for fiscal years 2022–2026), competitively awards grants to eligible public sector entities for demonstration projects involving coordinated automation, connected vehicles, intelligent infrastructure, smart traffic management systems, and innovative applications such as artificial intelligence-driven analytics and digital ticketing platforms. Manchester's award represents a typical Stage 1 grant, which supports foundational planning activities that may position successful applicants to advance to Stage 2 implementation grants of up to $15 million in subsequent funding cycles.