Frequently Asked Questions

The Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) program provides a funding source for State and local governments to fund transportation projects and programs to help meet the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) and its amendments and is codified at 23 USC Sec 149. CMAQ funds support state- and locally selected transportation projects that reduce mobile source emissions in both current and former areas designated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to be in nonattainment or maintenance of the national ambient air quality standards for ozone, carbon monoxide, and/or particulate matter.

Many types of projects are eligible under the CMAQ program including electric vehicles and charging stations, diesel engine replacements and retrofits, transit improvements, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, shared micromobility projects including shared scooter systems, and more. In addition to improving air quality and reducing congestion, CMAQ projects can improve equitable access to transportation services, improve safety, and promote application of new and emerging technologies.

NG Enterprises, LLC minimizes concurrent projects so volume of work doesn't exceed our bandwidth enabling proper project oversight and timeliness of delivery.  We also use automation to efficiently guide and monitor project progress, keeping all necessary parties informed and authorization wait times to a minimum.  This all leads to successful and repeatable project execution.

NG Enterprises, LLC works with clients of all sizes, from small marine business owners to larger organizations with a fleet of vessels.  

The duration of an engagement with NG Enterprises, LLC varies depending on the complexity of the project.  A project generally takes 18 months and can take longer depending on other factors like materials availability, delivery lead time, seasonal impacts, and availability of grant funds.  

The request for grant application submittal generally starts in November and approval confirmation to proceed with project phases is known within 90 days.  Then NGE facilitates the project from there, patnering with vessel owner and grant sponsor.