Under the guidance of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Tennessee and Mississippi Departments of Transportation (TDOT and MDOT), the Memphis MPO is responsible for managing several federal transportation funding programs that are available to eligible project recipients throughout the Region. These programs fund various surface transportation projects that support the Region's vision for the future of the regional transportation system. The MPO will continue to notify eligible project recipients of available funding opportunities for funding programs managed by the MPO.
Additional Funding Opportunities
In addition to the federal transportation funding programs managed by the MPO, there are funding programs managed by separate entities that are available to eligible project recipients throughout the Region. Current funding opportunities that are managed by separate entities are listed in the table below:
- Fast Charge TN Network Grant Program
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Sponsoring Organization – Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), Office of Energy Programs
Application Deadline – November 30, 2026
Summary – The Fast Charge TN Network Grant Program supports the continued expansion of publicly accessible DC fast-charging infrastructure along prioritized transportation corridors in Tennessee. Eligible applicants include local power companies, for-profit and nonprofit organizations, and government entities. Projects must be located within identified infrastructure gap areas and are intended to help fill charging gaps not addressed by Tennessee’s NEVI buildout.
Funding Available – $600,000 total available under this solicitation.
Application and Eligibility Website – Fast Charge TN Network Grant Program
- 2026 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) National Program
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Sponsoring Organization - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Application Deadline - January 22, 2027
Summary - The 2026 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) National Program provides funding to accelerate the upgrade, retrofit, replacement, or retirement of older diesel engines, vehicles, and equipment. Eligible applicants include regional, state, local, and Tribal agencies; port authorities; and qualifying nonprofit organizations and institutions. Eligible vehicles, engines, and equipment include buses, Class 5–Class 8 heavy-duty highway vehicles, locomotives, marine engines, and certain nonroad engines and equipment.
Funding Available - Approximately $180 million is expected to be available under this funding opportunity.
Application and Eligibility Website - 2026 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) National Program
Additional Resources
United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) Navigator
