The Fully Integrated Application (FIA) by MassDOT streamlines funding for transportation infrastructure design, construction, and equipment projects through a unified, science-focused grant process.
Funder: Massachusetts Department of Transportation
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $150,000 for design; up to $1,000,000 for construction; up to $250,000 for equipment/materials; typically 1–2 year project duration.
Summary: Streamlined, unified application for Massachusetts transportation infrastructure grants, covering design, construction, and equipment/materials requests.
Key Information: For municipalities and tribal governments; reimbursement-based funding; separate applications required for design, construction, and equipment/materials.
The Fully Integrated Application (FIA) offers a single, streamlined portal for municipalities and tribal governments to apply for multiple Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Highway Division grant programs. FIA consolidates the application process for funding related to transportation infrastructure, including design, construction, and equipment or materials, into one unified system. The application uses project scope to route requests to the most appropriate grant program(s), simplifying administration and improving transparency. Eligible projects include those under the Community Culvert, Complete Streets, Local Bottleneck Reduction, Municipal Small Bridge, Shared Streets and Spaces, and Unpaved Roads programs.