Department of Transportation solicits applications for Rural and Tribal Assistance (RTA) Pilot Program grants. A total of $27 million is available to award for planning and design phase activities for developing transportation projects in rural or tribal communities. Grants will support hiring staff or expert firms to provide technical, legal, or financial assistance to advance transportation projects that would be reasonably expected to be eligible for select Department of Transportation discretionary grant or credit programs. There is no local match required to participate in this program.
Grants are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to eligible applicants with an eligible project who meet the merit criteria described in the Notice of Funding Opportunity. The application form to apply for Program funding will be available beginning at 2:00 p.m. ET on March 18, 2025 on the Program’s webpage: https://www.transportation.gov/buildamerica/RuralandTribalGrants. Please find slides and the recorded webinar – enter this exact passcode: S6CyH1q% for an informational webinar conducted on January 14, 2025.
