Low-Carbon Transportation Materials (LCTM) Program
Active
- Assistance listing
- 20.274
- Agency
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Federal Highway Administration
Department of Transportation
- Grant awards
- Not on record
Program facts
- Treasury account
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- 69-0647-0-1-401
Program details come from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Updated .
About this program
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) administers the Low-Carbon Transportation Materials (LCTM) Program (CFDA 20.274), a competitive grants initiative that reimburses or provides incentives to eligible recipients for incorporating construction materials and products with substantially lower embodied greenhouse gas emissions into projects funded under Title 23.
The program funds the use of low-carbon materials in eligible transportation infrastructure projects, with eligible materials assessed against industry-average baselines as determined by the Environmental Protection Agency. Award amounts and project scope vary by individual solicitation. FHWA publishes notices of funding opportunity periodically, reviews applications competitively, and selects awardees based on criteria tied to program objectives stated in each notice.
All LCTM awards obligated by September 30, 2026, must be expended no later than September 30, 2031. Recipients and sub-recipients must retain project records and supporting documentation per 2 CFR 200.333 standards.
The source material provided does not include grant award portfolio data, recent award examples, award magnitudes, or open grant opportunities. To evaluate this program's current activity level, typical award size, funding agency concentration, or near-term application windows, you will need to consult the program's individual notices of funding opportunity and the FHWA's grants management portal for recent disbursement history and upcoming solicitations.
Objective and description
- Objective
The LCTM program is a competitive program that focuses on accelerating the use of materials and products that have lower levels of embodied greenhouse gas emissions on eligible projects funded under Title 23. Program goals include, but are not limit
- Description
The Low-Carbon Transportation Materials Grants Program reimburses or provide incentives to eligible recipients for the use, in projects, of construction materials and products that have substantially lower levels of embodied greenhouse gas emissions associated with all relevant stages of production, use, and disposal as compared to estimated industry averages of similar materials or products as determined by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.
Eligibility
- Uses of assistance
See program NOFO.
- Length and time phasing of assistance
All awards of LCTM funds are available for obligation until September 30, 2026, and must be expended before September 30, 2031.
How to apply
- Criteria for selecting proposals
Varies by project. FHWA determines criteria for selecting proposals based on the stated objectives of the funding opportunity.
- Award procedure
Varies by project. Generally, FHWA publishes a notice of funding, soliciting applications for assistance, reviews these applications, and determines which applications are most qualified for award. Please see the individual notice of funding for details.
Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 20.274?
Assistance Listing 20.274 is Low-Carbon Transportation Materials (LCTM) Program, a federal grant program run by Federal Highway Administration (Department of Transportation).
What is the CFDA number for Low-Carbon Transportation Materials (LCTM) Program?
Its CFDA number is 20.274: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
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