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Eligible: Local Government, State Agencies, Tribes

Apply by Oct 8, 2025

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$250,000 - $2,500,000

Rural And Tribal Assistance (RTA) Pilot Program

From US Department of Transportation

The Rural and Tribal Assistance (RTA) Pilot Program enables rural and tribal communities, which often face resource challenges, to access technical, financial, and legal assistance for transportation-related projects. This DOT initiative improves infrastructure equity and resilience, with an emphasis on underserved rural and tribal geographies. Program details, including funding amounts and deadlines, are to be set upon official announcement.

  • Overview

    • Type

      Grant

    • Title

      Rural And Tribal Assistance (RTA) Pilot Program

    • Source

      US Department of Transportation

    • Federal or State

      Federal

    • Award Range

      $250,000 - $2,500,000

    • Cost Share

      No

  • Topics

    Environmental Justice

  • Eligibility

    • Audience

      Local Government, State Agencies, Tribes

    • Sector

      Environmental Justice

    • Eligibility

      Eligible entities include rural and tribal communities as well as local governments serving these areas. Additional eligibility information will be provided upon official release.

    • Location

      National

  • Application Process

    • Application Link

      Apply Now

    • Pre-Application?

      No

    • Disbursement Method

      Credit on federal taxes

  • Important Dates

    • Application Open Date

      Sep 8, 2025

    • Application Close Date

      Oct 8, 2025

    • Application Close Time

      12:00 AM PST

  • Resources & Contacts

    • Contact

      US Department of Transportation, Office of the Under Secretary for Policy

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