The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Build America Bureau has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program. This NOFO provides $27 million in technical assistance grants to rural and Tribal communities for the planning and design phases of transportation projects. Participation in this program does not require a local funding match. The Bureau has allocated up to $10 million specifically for Tribal applicants.
Grants may be used to hire staff or advisors to assist with planning and design phase activities, including feasibility studies, preliminary engineering and design, environmental review, revenue forecasting, financial feasibility analysis, statutory and regulatory analysis, and drafting and negotiation of agreements. This program has two types of grants:
- Single project grants ranging from $200,000 up to $750,000 each
- Multi-community grants ranging from $500,000 up to $2.25 million each to fund projects in at least three eligible communities submitted in a single application
Grants will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to eligible applicants with qualifying projects. The application form will be available starting at 11:00 a.m. Pacific on March 4.
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