Opportunity Information: Apply for DOTBAB01062025
The Regional Infrastructure Accelerator (RIA) Program - NOFO Reissuance is a discretionary U.S. Department of Transportation funding opportunity issued by the Build America Bureau to help U.S. public-sector entities strengthen how they plan, prioritize, and finance major transportation infrastructure projects. The Bureau is making available a total of $20 million to support Regional Infrastructure Accelerators, which are essentially capacity-building efforts meant to speed up the development and delivery of projects that could qualify for the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) credit program (authorized under Chapter 6 of Title 23, U.S. Code). The central idea is to help regions build stronger pipelines of finance-ready projects by improving infrastructure priorities and developing smarter financing strategies that can accelerate implementation.
The grants are designed for RIAs that operate within a clearly defined geographic area, function as a resource to eligible or qualified entities within that area, and can show that the RIA model will measurably help expedite the delivery of projects that are eligible for TIFIA. While the program is closely tied to TIFIA eligibility, projects supported through these RIA efforts do not have to apply for or ultimately receive TIFIA credit assistance in order to be considered eligible under this grant program. That said, the notice strongly encourages applications from entities that are actively exploring innovative or nontraditional financing approaches as a way to move eligible projects forward faster, since the program is meant to strengthen financing readiness and accelerate delivery.
This opportunity is being offered through a cooperative agreement, meaning the federal government typically expects substantial involvement in the work as it is carried out (more interaction and oversight than a simple formula or pass-through grant). The funding activity category is transportation, and the assistance listing/CFDA number is 20.223. The opportunity is administered by the Office of the Under Secretary for Policy under agency code 69A345 (Build America Bureau).
In practical award terms, the notice indicates an award ceiling of $2,000,000 per award, with an expectation of around 15 awards across the $20 million available. The application closing date listed is June 16, 2025. The funding opportunity number is DOTBAB01062025, and the opportunity was created on May 8, 2025. Eligibility is broadly framed around eligible U.S.-based public entities (with the listing stating "Others," but the narrative emphasizing eligible public U.S. entities), so the intended applicants are public-sector organizations seeking to build regional capacity to develop a pipeline of projects that align with TIFIA-eligible categories and can be advanced more quickly through improved prioritization and financing strategies.Apply for DOTBAB01062025
- The 69A345 Office of the Under Secretary for Policy in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Regional Infrastructure Accelerator Program - NOFO Reissuance" 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 2025-05-08.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2025-06-16. (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 $2,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 15 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Regional Infrastructure Accelerator (RIA) Program - NOFO Reissuance (DOT Build America Bureau) FAQs
1) What is the Regional Infrastructure Accelerator (RIA) Program - NOFO Reissuance?
The Regional Infrastructure Accelerator (RIA) Program - NOFO Reissuance is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), issued by the Build America Bureau. It supports regional, public-sector capacity-building efforts that strengthen how major transportation infrastructure projects are planned, prioritized, and financed, with the goal of speeding up project development and delivery.
2) What is the main purpose of this grant?
The program is meant to help regions build stronger pipelines of finance-ready transportation projects by improving infrastructure priorities and developing smarter financing strategies that can accelerate implementation. A central focus is strengthening readiness for projects that could qualify for the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) credit program.
3) How is this opportunity connected to the TIFIA credit program?
The RIA Program is designed to accelerate the development and delivery of projects that could qualify for TIFIA credit assistance (authorized under Chapter 6 of Title 23, U.S. Code). The intent is to help regions prepare and advance projects that align with TIFIA-eligible categories by improving financing readiness and prioritization.
4) Do projects supported through an RIA have to apply for or receive TIFIA credit assistance?
No. The notice states that projects supported through these RIA efforts do not have to apply for or ultimately receive TIFIA credit assistance to be considered eligible under this grant program. The emphasis is on building capacity to expedite delivery of projects that are eligible for TIFIA, not on requiring a TIFIA application outcome.
5) Who is the funding agency and which office administers this opportunity?
The funding is issued by the USDOT Build America Bureau. The opportunity is administered by the Office of the Under Secretary for Policy under agency code 69A345 (Build America Bureau).
6) What is the assistance listing (CFDA) number for this program?
The assistance listing/CFDA number provided is 20.223.
7) What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This opportunity is offered through a cooperative agreement. That structure generally means the federal government expects substantial involvement during project execution, with more interaction and oversight than a typical pass-through or formula grant.
8) What is the total amount of funding available?
The Build America Bureau is making available a total of $20 million for the RIA Program - NOFO Reissuance.
9) What is the maximum award size?
The notice indicates an award ceiling of $2,000,000 per award.
10) How many awards does USDOT expect to make?
The notice indicates an expectation of around 15 awards across the $20 million available.
11) What is the application deadline?
The application closing date listed is June 16, 2025.
12) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is DOTBAB01062025.
13) When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on May 8, 2025.
14) What kinds of activities does the program support?
Based on the notice description, the program supports capacity-building efforts to strengthen regional planning, prioritization, and financing of major transportation infrastructure projects. The goal is to improve project pipelines and accelerate project development and delivery, especially for projects that fall within TIFIA-eligible categories.
15) What is a "Regional Infrastructure Accelerator" in this program?
A Regional Infrastructure Accelerator (RIA) is described as a capacity-building effort that operates within a clearly defined geographic area and functions as a resource to eligible or qualified entities within that area. The RIA model should be able to show measurable improvements in expediting the delivery of projects that are eligible for TIFIA.
16) Does an RIA have to cover a specific type of area?
Yes. The grants are designed for RIAs that operate within a clearly defined geographic area. The notice emphasizes having a defined region and functioning as a resource within that area.
17) What does it mean to be a "resource to eligible or qualified entities" in the defined area?
The notice states that an RIA should function as a resource to eligible or qualified entities in its region. In practical terms (as described at a high level), the RIA is expected to help those entities strengthen project planning, prioritization, and financing readiness so projects can move faster toward delivery.
18) What does the notice mean by "measurably help expedite the delivery" of TIFIA-eligible projects?
The notice emphasizes that the RIA model should be able to demonstrate measurable impact on speeding up delivery of projects that are eligible for TIFIA. The program is focused on improving regional capacity and project pipelines in ways that lead to faster development and implementation.
19) Is the program focused only on traditional funding approaches?
No. While projects do not need to pursue TIFIA, the notice strongly encourages applications from entities that are actively exploring innovative or nontraditional financing approaches as a way to move eligible projects forward faster. The program is meant to strengthen financing readiness and accelerate delivery.
20) What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is transportation.
21) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broadly framed around eligible U.S.-based public entities. While the listing indicates "Others," the narrative emphasizes eligible public U.S. entities as the intended applicants, particularly those seeking to build regional capacity to develop a pipeline of projects aligned with TIFIA-eligible categories.
22) Are private organizations eligible applicants under this notice?
The information provided emphasizes eligible public U.S. entities as the intended applicants. The listing includes "Others," but the narrative description centers on public-sector organizations. Any final determination of applicant eligibility would need to align with how the notice defines "eligible" applicants.
23) What kind of projects or project pipeline is the program trying to build?
The program aims to help regions develop stronger pipelines of finance-ready major transportation infrastructure projects, especially those that fit within TIFIA-eligible categories, and to advance them more quickly through better prioritization and financing strategies.
24) What is the role of the Build America Bureau in this program?
The Build America Bureau is the issuing bureau for this discretionary funding opportunity and is identified as the source of the $20 million being made available. The opportunity is administered under agency code 69A345.
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