Opportunity Information: Apply for DOTBAB01062024
The Regional Infrastructure Accelerator (RIA) Program is a discretionary grant opportunity run by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Build America Bureau. Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the Bureau is making a total of $10 million available to help eligible U.S. public entities strengthen how they plan, prioritize, and finance transportation infrastructure projects, especially projects that could qualify for federal credit assistance under the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) program (Chapter 6 of Title 23, U.S. Code). The basic idea is to fund regional "accelerator" capacity that can move complex, high-impact infrastructure projects from concept to delivery faster by improving project development and financing readiness, including the use of innovative financing approaches.
The program is specifically designed to support Regional Infrastructure Accelerators that operate within a clearly defined geographic area, function as a hands-on resource for qualified entities within that region, and can show that their work will tangibly speed up the delivery of projects that are eligible for the TIFIA credit program. While the focus is tied to TIFIA eligibility, an important nuance is that projects supported through an RIA do not actually have to apply for or receive TIFIA credit assistance to be considered eligible under this grant. That said, applicants who are actively exploring whether innovative financing tools or federal credit assistance could help accelerate delivery are strongly encouraged to apply, since that aligns closely with what the program is trying to achieve.
From a funding and award structure standpoint, this opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number DOTBAB01062024 and is offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning the federal agency is likely to stay involved during the period of performance rather than simply issuing a grant and stepping away. The estimated total program funding is $10 million, with an award ceiling of $1.5 million per award and an expectation of around 10 awards overall. The assistance listing is tied to CFDA (now often referred to as Assistance Listing) number 20.223, and the activity category is transportation.
Only public entities are eligible to apply, consistent with the NOFO language emphasizing that this competition is intended for U.S. public-sector applicants. The issuing office is within DOT under the Office of the Under Secretary for Policy (Agency code 69A345), via the Build America Bureau. The opportunity was created on October 28, 2024, and the original application deadline is January 9, 2025. The NOFO also stresses that applicants should review the full notice carefully because each section contains key requirements, instructions, and details that affect whether an application is eligible and how competitive it will be.Apply for DOTBAB01062024
- The 69A345 Office of the Under Secretary for Policy in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Regional Infrastructure Accelerator Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.223.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2024-10-28.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2025-01-09. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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