Bureau Bulletin Brief: May 8, 2025
Notice of Funding Opportunity: Regional Infrastructure Accelerators Grant Program
Up to $20 Million Available in No-Match Grants
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Build America Bureau (Bureau) recently issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for up to $20 million in no-match grants for the Regional Infrastructure Accelerators Program (RIA). The program funds technical resources, planning, and project development to expedite regional transportation infrastructure through innovative financing and delivery methods, including public-private partnerships.
The Bureau previously awarded $34 million to 24 Accelerators that expedite planning, development, and delivery at the local and regional levels. For example, the Central Ohio Transit Authority is using its funding to develop the $8 billion LinkUS Mobility Initiative (LinkUS), a comprehensive regional transportation and development plan to accommodate population growth and expand transportation options.
Complete applications must be submitted through Grants.gov by June 16, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. EST. Please visit the Regional Infrastructure Accelerators Program to learn more about the program and the Build America Bureau, which administers multiple technical assistance programs to build capacity at local and regional levels to explore innovative funding, financing, and delivery solutions.
The Build America Bureau advances investment in transportation infrastructure by lending Federal funds to qualified borrowers; clearing roadblocks for credit worthy projects; and encouraging best practices in project planning, financing, delivery, and operations. The Bureau draws on expertise across DOT to serve as a point of coordination for states, municipalities, private partners, and other project sponsors seeking federal financing and technical assistance.
If you are interested in exploring federal financing with the Build America Bureau, please contact us at BuildAmerica@dot.gov.
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