Target Customer
Transportation projects or programs that contribute to attainment or maintenance of the national ambient air quality standards
Purpose
The IIJA continues the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ) to provide a flexible funding source to State and local governments for transportation projects and programs to help meet the requirements of the Clean Air Act. Funding is available to reduce congestion and improve air quality for areas that do not meet the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for ozone, carbon monoxide, or particulate matter (nonattainment areas) and for former nonattainment areas that are now in compliance (maintenance areas).
Eligible to Access Funding
- Public agency, i.e., city, county, special district, Caltrans, transit operator, transit authority or a non-profit agency with a public agency sponsorship
Ongoing Funding Yes
Requires Grant Applications No
PY 2025-2026 Federal Funds $2,746,000,000
