Bureau Bulletin Brief: August 7, 2025
Amended Notice of Funding Opportunity:
Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program
Application Portal Opens Monday, September 8, 2025
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Build America Bureau (Bureau) announces $54.2 million available in no-match grants through its Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program (RTA). Grants are awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis to support legal, technical, and financial advisors to help advance infrastructure projects in rural and tribal communities. This amended Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) combines Fiscal Years 2024 and 2025 program funds, with a $20 million set-aside for Tribes.
The NOFO and application instructions are available on the RTA Program webpage and grants.gov. Applications will be accepted beginning September 8, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. ET via an online portal, that will be accessible through the RTA Program webpage. The application portal will close on October 8, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. ET. Funds may be expended before the application period closes.
The Build America Bureau will hold a free informational webinar on August 26, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. ET to provide an overview of the program, NOFO amendments, and the application process. To attend the webinar, please register here. For accommodations, please email RuralandTribalTA@dot.gov by August 19, 2025.
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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