Closed · DOT-OST-2023-0097 · CFDA 20.943 · Discretionary

Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program NOFO

Federal grant opportunity posted by 69A345 Office of the Under Secretary for Policy, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$10K-$360K
Award range
Closed
Status
September 28, 2023
Close date
14
Expected awards

The verdict

Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program NOFO is a closed discretionary listing from 69A345 Office of the Under Secretary for Policy that offered $10,000 -- $360,000 across 14 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$10K-$360K
award range
Closed
application status
14
expected awards
20.943
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program NOFO - is cataloged under number DOT-OST-2023-0097 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 20.943, posted by 69A345 Office of the Under Secretary for Policy. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on June 15, 2023 and last updated on June 21, 2023. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $10,000 -- $360,000. The agency has projected $3.4 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 14 awards. If the agency funds the expected 14 awards from the $3.4 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $243,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on September 28, 2023. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$10,000 -- $360,000

Close Date

September 28, 2023

Applications open 60 days after the post date. Grants are awarded on a rolling basis, with applications reviewed in the order in which they are received.

Posted

June 15, 2023

Est. Total Funding

$3,400,000

Expected Awards

14

Instrument

Grant

Description

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Public Law 117-58, also referred to as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law or BIL) is a generational investment in the nation’s transportation system. Section 21205 of Division B of the BIL (Rural and Tribal Infrastructure Advancement) creates a pilot program to provide grants to fund financial, technical, and legal assistance to states and rural and tribal communities. The grants are intended to increase organizational capacity in communities that may not have resources available to evaluate and develop projects that qualify for federal funding and financing programs. Grants reimburse expenses incurred to hire third-party advisory firms to assist with project development.A total of $3.4 million is made available under this Notice, comprised of $1.6 million from Fiscal Year 2022 and $1.8 million from Fiscal Year 2023. Awards are available up to the statutory limit of $360,000. Actual amounts awarded will be based on the needs of each grantee. Applications are reviewed in the order in which they are received, beginning at 2pm Eastern on August 14, 2023 (60 days after the Federal Register notice was published). Applications are only accepted through a web-based form; a link is provided in this notice. Application reviews will conclude once the full $3.4 million has been awarded, or on September 28, 2023 (45 days after the application period opens). $1.6 million in program funds are reserved for tribal governments that apply in the first month of the program. There is no local match required to participate in this program.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 00, 01, 02, 07, 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

View on Grants.gov

Agency Contact

Susan Wilson Grantor Phone 202-430-2356

Key Dates

Posted June 15, 2023
Close Date September 28, 2023
Archive Date October 28, 2023
Last Updated June 21, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program NOFO", offered by 69A345 Office of the Under Secretary for Policy. It is associated with CFDA program 20.943. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Public Law 117-58, also referred to as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law or BIL) is a generational investment in the nation’s transportation system. Section...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on September 28, 2023. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $10,000 -- $360,000. Total estimated funding: $3,400,000. Expected number of awards: 14.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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