Eligible: Local Government, Public Agencies, Special Purpose Districts, Tribes

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$1,000,000 - $2,000,000

Regional Infrastructure Accelerator Program – NOFO Reissuance

From U.S. Department of Transportation

The Build America Bureau is offering $20 million in grants to help public agencies plan and speed up transportation infrastructure projects. Funding supports regional efforts to identify priorities, explore financing options, and move projects forward more quickly.

  • Overview

    • Type

      Cooperative Agreement

    • Title

      Regional Infrastructure Accelerator Program – NOFO Reissuance

    • Source

      U.S. Department of Transportation

    • Federal or State

      Federal

    • Total Amount

      $20,000,000

    • Number of Awards

      15

    • Award Range

      $1,000,000 - $2,000,000

    • Cost Share

      No

    • Status

      Active

  • Eligibility

    • Audience

      Local Government, Public Agencies, Special Purpose Districts, Tribes

    • Sector

      Transportation

    • Activity

      Infrastructure, Planning, Project Finance, Research & Development

    • Eligibility

      All eligible public US based entities
  • Application Process

    • Application Link

      Regional Infrastructure Accelerator Program - NOFO Reissuance

    • Requirements

      These grants are intended to support RIAs that: 1) serve a defined geographic area; 2) act as a resource to qualified entities in the geographic area; and 3) demonstrate the effectiveness of the RIA to expedite the delivery of projects eligible for the TIFIA credit program.

    • Disbursement Method

      Unspecified

  • Important Dates

    • Application Open Date

      May 8, 2025

    • Application Close Date

      Jun 25, 2025

  • Resources & Contacts

    • Contact

      Carl N Ringgold
      Grantor
      202-913-3748
      ria@riadot.gov
    • Resources

      Projects are not required to apply for or receive TIFIA credit assistance to be eligible; however, applicants who are considering the appropriateness of innovative financing methods to accelerate the delivery of eligible projects are strongly encouraged to apply. Each section of this notice contains information and instructions relevant to the application process for the RIA grants. All applicants should read this notice in its entirety so that they have the information they need to submit eligible and competitive applications.

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