Funder: U.S. Department of Transportation – Build America Bureau

Due Dates: September 8, 2025 (portal opens) | October 8, 2025 (portal closes or when funds are exhausted)

Funding Amounts: Awards from $250,000 to $2,500,000 per project; approx. $54.2 million total funding; up to 36 months duration

Summary: Supports planning and design phase activities for transportation infrastructure projects in rural and tribal communities, awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

Key Information: No cost share required; $20M set aside for tribal applicants; funds may be exhausted before the deadline.