Closed DOTBAB01062025 CFDA 20.223 Discretionary

Regional Infrastructure Accelerator Program - NOFO Reissuance

Posted by 69A345 Office of the Under Secretary for Policy

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement — Regional Infrastructure Accelerator Program - NOFO Reissuance — is cataloged under number DOTBAB01062025 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 20.223, posted by 69A345 Office of the Under Secretary for Policy. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on May 8, 2025 and last updated on June 25, 2025. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is $1,000,000 -- $2,000,000. The agency has projected $20.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 15 awards. If the agency funds the expected 15 awards from the $20.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $1.3 million. 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 June 25, 2025. 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.

Award Range

$1,000,000 -- $2,000,000

Close Date

June 25, 2025

Posted

May 8, 2025

Est. Total Funding

$20,000,000

Expected Awards

15

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

Executive Summary: The Build America Bureau (Bureau) is issuing this NOFO to solicit applications from eligible U.S. public entities for $20 million in Regional Infrastructure Accelerator (RIA) grants. RIA grants assist entities in developing improved infrastructure priorities and financing strategies for the accelerated development of a project that is eligible for funding under the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) Credit Program under Chapter 6 of Title 23, United States Code. These grants are intended to support RIAs that: 1) serve a defined geographic area; 2) act as a resource to qualified entities in the geographic area; and 3) demonstrate the effectiveness of the RIA to expedite the delivery of projects eligible for the TIFIA credit program. Projects are not required to apply for or receive TIFIA credit assistance to be eligible; however, applicants who are considering the appropriateness of innovative financing methods to accelerate the delivery of eligible projects are strongly encouraged to apply. Each section of this notice contains information and instructions relevant to the application process for the RIA grants. All applicants should read this notice in its entirety so that they have the information they need to submit eligible and competitive applications.

Eligibility

25

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Agency Contact

Carl N Ringgold <br/>Grantor <br/>Phone 2029133748

Key Dates

Posted May 8, 2025
Close Date June 25, 2025
Archive Date July 25, 2025
Last Updated June 25, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Regional Infrastructure Accelerator Program - NOFO Reissuance", offered by 69A345 Office of the Under Secretary for Policy. It is associated with CFDA program 20.223. Executive Summary: The Build America Bureau (Bureau) is issuing this NOFO to solicit applications from eligible U.S. public entities for $20 million in Regional Infrastructure Accelerator (RIA) grants...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on June 25, 2025. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $1,000,000 -- $2,000,000. Total estimated funding: $20,000,000. Expected number of awards: 15.
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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