Regional Infrastructure Accelerator Program - NOFO Reissuance
$20M in grants are available to US public entities to improve infrastructure priorities and financing strategies for projects eligible for TIFIA funding.
This grant is no longer accepting proposals
69A345 Office of the Under Secretary for Policy has archived this opportunity.
Funder: U.S. Department of Transportation – Build America Bureau
Due Dates: June 25, 2025 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $20M total; individual awards typically $1M–$2M for 2 years (with possible third year)
Summary: Supports U.S. public entities in establishing Regional Infrastructure Accelerators to expedite transportation projects using innovative financing and delivery strategies.
Key Information: No cost sharing required; construction costs are not eligible under this program.
Description
The Regional Infrastructure Accelerator (RIA) Program, managed by the Build America Bureau within the U.S. Department of Transportation, offers cooperative agreements to help eligible U.S. public entities accelerate the delivery of transportation projects. The program’s primary goal is to establish and support RIAs that serve defined geographic areas, act as resources for qualified entities, and demonstrate their effectiveness in expediting projects eligible under the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) credit program.
RIA grants fund activities such as project planning, feasibility studies, financial analysis, engineering and design, and other technical assistance to help public entities develop a pipeline of infrastructure projects ready for innovative financing. While projects do not need to receive TIFIA credit assistance to be eligible, applicants considering innovative finance methods are strongly encouraged to apply.
