# § 16374. Future growth grants
**(a)** **Establishment** The Secretary may provide grants to pay a portion of the cost differential, with respect to any projected future increase in demand for carbon dioxide transportation by an infrastructure project described in subsection (b), between—
**(1)** the cost of constructing the infrastructure asset with the capacity to transport an increased flow rate of carbon dioxide, as made practicable under the project; and
**(2)** the cost of constructing the infrastructure asset with the capacity to transport carbon dioxide at the flow rate initially required, based on commitments for the use of the asset.
**(b)** **Eligibility** To be eligible to receive a grant under this section, an entity shall—
**(1)** be eligible to receive credit assistance under the CIFIA program;
**(2)** carry out, or propose to carry out, a project for large-capacity, common carrier infrastructure with a probable future increase in demand for carbon dioxide transportation; and
**(3)** submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary determines to be appropriate.
**(c)** **Use of funds** A grant provided under this section may be used only to pay the costs of any additional flow rate capacity of a carbon dioxide transportation infrastructure asset that the project sponsor demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Secretary can reasonably be expected to be used during the 20-year period beginning on the date of substantial completion of the project described in subsection (b)(2).
**(d)** **Maximum amount** The amount of a grant provided under this section may not exceed an amount equal to 80 percent of the cost of the additional capacity described in subsection (a).
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**Source Credit**: (Pub. L. 109–58, title IX, § 999D, as added Pub. L. 117–58, div. D, title III, § 40304(a), Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 998.)
## Editorial Notes
### Prior Provisions
A prior section 16374, , , , related to the Ultra-Deepwater Advisory Committee and Unconventional Resources Technology Advisory Committee, prior to repeal by , , .
## Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
### Wage Rate Requirements
For provisions relating to rates of wages to be paid to laborers and mechanics on projects for construction, alteration, or repair work funded under div. D or an amendment by div. D of , including authority of Secretary of Labor, see .