Funding Sources The Southern High-Speed Rail Commission's planning and projects are funded through several federal sources and local state match. State funds come from the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT), the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD), and the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs. Federal Programs: Next Generation High Speed Rail Corridor Planning -Requires 100% State Match -$6.7 million appropriated to SRRTC from 2001 to 2006 Grade Crossing Hazard Elimination (1103(f)) -100% Federal Monies/ No Match Required High Priority Earmarks -Usually 80% Federal Monies / 20% Local Match |

| Revised November 18, 2008 |