BILJA Grant Program Tracker
The BILJA Grant Program Tracker has been created to assist Tribal Nations with BIIJA programs. Program information will be updated as new information becomes available. If you need assistance, please contact us.
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Name of Program | New or Existing Program | Type | Latest Actions / Upcoming Milestones | Tribes Eligible? | Workforce Funding Eligible Use? | Cybersecurity An Eligible Use? | ||
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| USDA | Other | Temporary Water Crossing Structures | New | Grants | ||||||
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Description: Under development Eligible Recipients: States and Tribes Federal Cost Share: |
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| DOC - NOAA | Other | National Estuarine Research Reserve System | Existing | Competitive | ||||||
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Description: The National Estuarine Research Reserve System consists of estuarine areas of the United States and its territories designated and managed for research and educational purposes. Eligible Recipients: States, Territories Federal Cost Share: No non-federal cost share required |
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| USDA - Forest Service | Other | State Forest Action Plans | Existing | |||||||
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Description: To implement State Forest Action Plans, which offer practical and comprehensive roadmaps for investing Federal, State, local, and private resources where they can be most effective in achieving national conservation goals. Eligible Recipients: States and Territories Federal Cost Share: Some cost share required. Waivers are available. |
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| USDA - Forest Service | Other | Secure Rural Schools | Existing | Competitive | September 30, 2022 - Elections for funding must be submitted by September 30, 2022 via Governor's office or other appropriate executive office of the state on behalf of the Governor | |||||
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Description: Provides critical funding for schools, roads, and other municipal services to more than 700 counties across the United State and Puerto Rico. Focuses on schools whose tax base was influenced by growing amount of federal land. Eligible Recipients: States and Counties Federal Cost Share: No non-Federal cost share required |
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| USDA - Forest Service | Other | Landscape Scale Restoration Water Quality and Fish Passage | Existing | Direct Federal | ||||||
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Description: This program improves fish and wildlife habitat connectivity and helps to recover Endangered Species Act-listed or Endangered Species Act candidate species that depend on National Forest System lands. Eligible Recipients: Forest Service Funding Federal Cost Share: Varies. Waivers are not available. |
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| USDA - Office of the Secretary | Other | Bioproduct Pilot Program | New | Competitive | August 31, 2022 - Applications close | |||||
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Description: Determine the economic, social, and environmental benefits of using materials derived from agricultural commodities (bioproducts) in the development and manufacturing of construction or consumer products. Eligible Recipients: Bioproduct Research Facilities funded in part by a state with other restrictions Federal Cost Share: No non-Federal cost share required |
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| USDOT-FHWA | Other | Technology and Innovation Deployment Program | Existing | |||||||
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Description: The Technology & Innovation Deployment Program turns research products into proven technologies that address emerging needs, invest in the Nation’s infrastructure, and promote rapid adoption of proven, market-ready technologies and innovations. Eligible Recipients: FHWA Research, Technology, and Education Program Federal Cost Share: 80% Federal / 20% non-Federal. Waivers are available if there is substantial public interest/benefit. |
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| USDOT-FHWA | Other | Bureau of Transportation Statistics | Existing | Grant | ||||||
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Description: Funding for the Bureau of Transportation Statistics to provide statistics on commercial aviation, multimodal freight activity, and transportation economics, and provides context to decision makers and the public for understanding statistics on transportation. Eligible Recipients: Bureau of Transportation Statistics Federal Cost Share: Not specified |
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| USDOT-FHWA | Other | Prioritization Process Pilot Program | New | Competitive | TBD | |||||
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Description: Pilot program to support data-driven approaches to planning that can be evaluated for public benefit. Eligible Recipients: States, certain MPOs Federal Cost Share: Default (see sec 233 U.S.C. 120) |
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| DOC - NOAA | Other | Marine Debris | Existing | Competitive | September 30, 2022 - Applications close | Yes | ||||
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Description: To investigate and prevent the adverse impacts of marine debris. Eligible Recipients: States, local, Tribal Governments (Federally recognized and non-federally recognized), special districts, Higher-Ed, etc. Federal Cost Share: 33% federal/67% non-federal. Waivers are available. |
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| USDOT-Secretary | Other | Asset Concessions | New | Competitive | TBD | Yes | ||||
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Description: New program to facilitate access to expert services for and to provide grants to eligible entities to enhance the technical capacity to facilitate and evaluate public-private partnerships to allow the private sector to assume a greater role in project planning, development, financing, construction, maintenance and operation, including through assisting entities entering into asset concessions. Eligible Recipients: States, Tribal governments (federally and non-federally recognized), counties, cities/townships, special district, public housing authorities, Indian housing authorities etc. Federal Cost Share: 100% |
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| DOC - NOAA | Other | Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund | Existing | Competitive | March 2022 - Funding for FY22 closed | Yes | ||||
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Description: Continues existing program to reverse the declines of Pacific salmon and steelhead. Eligible Recipients: States and Tribes Federal Cost Share: 68% per cent federal/33% non-federal. Waivers are available. |
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| DOC - NOAA | Other | Regional Ocean Partnerships | Existing | Competitive | September 13, 2022 - Applications due for Tribal Engagement in Regional Ocean Partnership | Yes | ||||
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Description: Regional Ocean Partnerships are regional organizations voluntarily convened by Governors working in collaboration with other governments (including Tribal, Federal, and local) and stakeholders to address ocean and coastal issues of common concern in that region. Eligible Recipients: States, territories, tribal governments Federal Cost Share: No non-federal cost share required |
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| Denali Commission | Other | Denali Commission: Workforce Development | Existing | Competitive | May 13, 2022 – Applications closed for FY2022 funding | Yes | Yes | |||
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Description: Program aimed at enhancing relevant skills of rural Alaskan community members to meet current demands. Eligible Recipients: States, Counties, Cities / Townships, Special Districts, Tribal Governments (federally recognized), Public Higher-Ed. etc. Federal Cost Share: Maximum Denali share is 50 percent or 80 percent, depending on the community’s level of economic distress. Waivers are available in some circumstances. |
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| DOC - NOAA | Other | Consultations and Permitting | Existing | N/A | ||||||
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Description: Funding for the National Marine Fisheries Service to conducts consultations with Federal action agencies under both the Endangered Species Act and the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Eligible Recipients: Internal Federal Cost Share: No non-federal cost share required |
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| DRC | Other | Delta Regional Authority | Existing | Yes | Yes | |||||
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Description: Focus on public infrastructure improvements, workforce development, and business development. Eligible Recipients: States, local, Tribal Governments (Federally recognized), public high edu, non profits Federal Cost Share: Maximum Delta Regional Authority share is 100 percent for infrastructure projects in a distressed area or 10 percent for workforce development or business development projects in distressed or non-distressed areas. Delta Regional Authority participation can increase the allowable Federal share up to 100 percent in a grant. Waivers are available in some circumstances. |
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| USDOT-FTA | Other | Growing States and High-Density States Formula | Existing | Formula | TBD | Yes | ||||
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Description: An additional formula funding component added to either the Urbanized Area Formula Grants or Formula grants for Rural Areas funding. Eligible Recipients: States, Tribal governments (federally recognized), counties, cities/townships, SPDs Federal Cost Share: Varies. Waivers are not available. |
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| USDOT-FTA | Other | Growing State Apportionments | Existing | Formula | TBD | Yes | ||||
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Description: An additional formula funding component added to either the Urbanized Area Formula Grants or Formula grants for Rural Areas funding. Eligible Recipients: States, Tribal governments (federally recognized), counties, cities/townships, SPDs Federal Cost Share: Varies. Waivers are not available. |
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| Denali Commission | Other | Denali Commission Funding | Existing | Competitive | May 13, 2022 – Applications closed for FY2022 funding | Yes | ||||
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Description: Eligible Recipients: States, Tribal Governments (Federally recognized), counties, cities / townships, public higher edu, non profits, Public Housing Authorities, Indian Housing Authorities Federal Cost Share: Maximum Denali share is 50 percent or 80 percent, depending on the community’s level of economic distress. Waivers are available in some circumstances. |
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| Denali Commission | Other | Denali Commission: Village Infrastructure Protection | Existing | Competitive | May 13, 2022 – Applications closed for FY2022 funding | Yes | ||||
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Description: Program to assist rural Alaskan communities that are threatened by erosion, flooding and permafrost degradation. Eligible Recipients: States, Counties, Cities / Townships, Special Districts, Tribal Governments (federally recognized), Higher-Ed., etc. Federal Cost Share: Maximum Denali share is 50 percent or 80 percent, depending on the community’s level of economic distress. Waivers are available in some circumstances. |
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| USDOT-FRA | Passenger and freight rail | Interstate Rail Compacts Grant Program | New | Competitive | ||||||
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Description: Funding for interstate rail compacts' administrative costs and to conduct railroad system planning, promotion of intercity passenger rail operations, and the preparation of grant applications Eligible Recipients: An existing entity (e.g., a commission) established by member states to implement an interstate rail compact. Federal Cost Share: |
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| USDOT-FRA | Passenger and freight rail | Corridor Identification Program | New | Competitive | October 2022, notice requesting proposals expected | Yes | ||||
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Description: Will identify new intercity passenger rail corridors, develop the necessary service planning elements, and create a project pipeline for associated capital projects off the Northeast Corridor. Eligible Recipients: States, Tribes, groups of states, Amtrak, regional passenger rail authorities etc. Federal Cost Share: Not less than 20% non-federal share of eligible costs |
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| USDOT-FRA | Passenger and freight rail | Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail | Existing | Competitive | October 2022, NOFO expected for FY22 | Yes | ||||
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Description: To fund capital projects that reduce the State of good repair backlog, improve performance, or expand or establish new intercity passenger rail service ,including privately operated intercity passenger rail service if an eligible applicant is involved. Eligible Recipients: States/group of states, local governments, Federally recognized tribe, D.C., public agencies, Amtrak. Federal Cost Share: 80% federal/20% non-federal. Waivers are not available. |
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| USDOT-FRA | Passenger and freight rail | Consolidated Rail Infrastructure Safety Improvements Program (CRISI) | Existing | Competitive | August 2022, NOFO expected for FY22 | Yes | Yes | |||
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Description: To fund projects that improve the safety, efficiency and reliability of intercity passenger and freight rail. Eligible uses include workforce development and training projects. Eligible Recipients: States/group of states, local governments, federally-recognized Tribes, D.C., public agencies, Amtrak. Federal Cost Share: 80% federal/20% non-federal with statutory preference for 50/50. Waivers are not available. |
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| USDOT-FRA | Passenger and freight rail | Restoration and Enhancement Grants | Existing | Competitive | Yes | Possibly | ||||
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Description: To provide operating assistance to initiate, restore, or enhance intercity passenger rail service. Eligible Recipients: States, federally-recognized Tribes, D.C., local governments, multi-state entities, Amtrak & Other IPR Carriers Federal Cost Share: Year 1: 90% federal; Year 2: 80% federal; Year 3: 70% federal; Year 4: 60% federal; Year 5: 50% federal; Year 6: 30% federal. Waivers are not available. |
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| USDOT-FRA | Passenger and freight rail | Amtrak National Network Grants | Existing | Grant | ||||||
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Description: Provides funding for capital projects to eliminate Amtrak's backlog of deferred maintenance of rolling stock, facilities, stations and infrastructure on the National Network. Eligible Recipients: Amtrak Federal Cost Share: No non-federal cost share requirement |
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| USDOT-FRA | Passenger and freight rail | Amtrak Northeast Corridor Grants | Existing | Grant | ||||||
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Description: Provides funding for capital projects to eliminate Amtrak's backlog of deferred maintenance of rolling stock, facilities, stations and infrastructure on the Northeast Corridor. Eligible Recipients: Amtrak Federal Cost Share: No non-federal cost share requirement |
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| USDOT-Maritime | Ports and Waterways | America's Marine Highway Program Grants | Existing | Competitive | April 29, 2022 - NOFO closed for 2022 funding round | |||||
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Description: Grants to develop and expand marine highway service options and facilitate their further integration into the U.S. surface transportation system. Eligible Recipients: Designated marine highway projects Federal Cost Share: 80% federal/20% non-federal. Waivers are not available. |
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| USDOT-Maritime | Ports and Waterways | Port Infrastructure Development Program | Existing | Competitive | May 16, 2022 - NOFO for FY2022 closed | Yes | Yes | |||
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Description: Grants to invest in the modernization and expansion of US ports to remove bottlenecks, ensure long-term competitiveness, resilience, cybersecurity, and sustainability while reducing impacts to the environment and neighboring communities. Eligible Recipients: Ports, Port Authorities Federal Cost Share: 80% federal/20% non federal. Waivers are available for small projects or projects in rural areas. |
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| USACE | Ports and Waterways | Mississippi River and Tributaries | Existing | Direct federal | The Army Corps will be issuing multiple contract awards during FY22 | |||||
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Description: Federal projects to help reduce the risk of flood damage in the lower Mississippi River valley below Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Eligible Recipients: The Corps of Engineers will use this funding to plan, design, construct, operate, and maintain certain federal flood damage reduction projects Federal Cost Share: Unless otherwise specified in law, projects are 100% federal funded. |
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| USACE | Ports and Waterways | Major Rehabilitation for Rivers and Harbors | Existing | Direct federal | ||||||
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Description: In partnership with port authorities, the Army Corps will use this funding to construct authorized coastal navigation projects such as deepening and widening of federal navigation channels. Eligible Recipients: In partnership with port authorities, the Army Corps would use this funding to construct authorized coastal navigation projects such as deepening and widening of federal navigation channels. Federal Cost Share: Unless otherwise specified in law, projects are 100% federal funded. |
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| USDOT-FHWA | Ports and Waterways | Reduction of Truck Emissions at Port Facilities | New | Competitive | ||||||
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Description: Study and award competitive grants to reduce truck idling and emissions at ports, including through advancement of port electrification. Eligible Recipients: None specified Federal Cost Share: 80% federal/20% non-federal |
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| USACE | Ports and Waterways | Inland Waterways Projects | Existing | Direct Federal | ||||||
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Description: The Army Corps to use this funding to construct eligible improvements to commercial navigation projects on inland waterways, including locks and dams Eligible Recipients: Army Corps Federal Cost Share: Unless otherwise specified in law, projects are 100% federal funded. |
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| USACE | Ports and Waterways | Corps of Engineers Operation and Maintenance | Existing | Direct Federal | ||||||
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Description: The Army Corps to use this funding for operation and maintenance of its projects, including coastal and inland navigation projects. Eligible Recipients: Army Corps Federal Cost Share: Unless otherwise specified in law, projects are 100% federal funded. |
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| USCBP | Ports and Waterways | Land Port of Entry Modernization | Existing | Direct federal | ||||||
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Description: For land port of entry construction, modernization and sustainment Eligible Recipients: GSA, Public Buildings Service, Federal Buildings Fund which will contract out the design and construction services Federal Cost Share: No non-federal cost share required |
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| GSA | Ports and Waterways | Real Property Activities | Existing | Direct Federal | ||||||
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Description: Construction and acquisition, and repairs and alterations of land ports of entry. Eligible Recipients: GSA, Public Buildings Service, Federal Buildings Fund which will contract out the design and construction services Federal Cost Share: No non-federal cost share requirement |
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| USDOT-FHWA | Ports and Waterways | Construction of Ferry Boats and Ferry Terminal Facilities | Existing | Formula | TBD | Possibly | ||||
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Description: Provides funding for ferry services which are important links in the network of Federal-aid highways, and in many cases, are the only reasonable form of transportation. Eligible Recipients: Eligible ferry operations Federal Cost Share: 80% federal/20% non-federal. Waivers are not available. |
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| DHS-Coast Guard | Ports and Waterways | Major Shore, Housing, Aids to Navigation, Survey and Design | Existing | Direct Federal | October 2022, Only Round of Funding Allocated / Selections Announced in Q4 2022 | |||||
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Description: Supports procurement, construction and improvement projects to address shore facility infrastructure and housing construction, replacement, upgrade or improvement needs; construction and improvements to buoys and structures assisting navigation on federal waterways, and survey design required for future year projects. Eligible Recipients: Coast Guard Federal Cost Share: No non-federal cost share required |
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| USCBP | Ports and Waterways | Land Port of Entry Modernization | Existing | Direct federal | ||||||
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Description: For furniture, fixtures and equipment for the land ports of entry modernized with funding provided to the General Service Administration in the Act. Eligible Recipients: GSA, Public Buildings Service, Federal Buildings Fund which will contract out the design and construction services Federal Cost Share: No non-federal cost share required |
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| USDOT-Secretary | Public Transportation | Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grant Program | New | Competitive | September 2022, NOFO expected | Yes | ||||
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Description: Provides supplemental funding grants to rural, midsized, and large communities to conduct demonstration projects focused on advanced smart city or community technologies and systems in a variety of communities to improve transportation efficiency and safety. Eligible Recipients: State; Tribal government, Local, public transit agency or authority, public toll authority, MPO, 2 or more of the above. Federal Cost Share: No non-Federal cost share required |
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