Closed · DOT-OST-2025-0033 · CFDA 20.945 · Discretionary

Innovative Finance and Asset Concession (IFAC) Grant Program

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

$100K-$2M
Award range
Closed
Status
October 1, 2025
Close date
-
Expected awards

The verdict

Innovative Finance and Asset Concession (IFAC) Grant Program is a closed discretionary listing from 69A345 Office of the Under Secretary for Policy that offered $100,000 -- $2,000,000. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$100K-$2M
award range
Closed
application status
20.945
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Innovative Finance and Asset Concession (IFAC) Grant Program - is cataloged under number DOT-OST-2025-0033 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 20.945, posted by 69A345 Office of the Under Secretary for Policy. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on August 13, 2025 and last updated on August 25, 2025. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is $100,000 -- $2,000,000. Cost sharing or matching funds are required, meaning applicants must contribute a portion of the project budget from non-federal sources, factor this into your financial plan before drafting the proposal. 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 October 1, 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. 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

$100,000 -- $2,000,000

Close Date

October 1, 2025

Posted

August 13, 2025

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Cost Sharing

Required

Description

The purpose of this notice is to solicit applications for the Innovative Finance and Asset Concession (IFAC) Grant Program (the Program). Up to $45.98 million will be awarded on a competitive basis to assist eligible public entities in facilitating and evaluating public-private partnerships and exploring opportunities for innovative financing and delivery for eligible transportation infrastructure projects, including highway, transit, passenger rail, certain freight facilities, certain port projects, rural infrastructure projects, airports, and transit-oriented development projects. This notice will award funding from Fiscal Years 2024, 2025, and 2026. Eligible applicants for this Program are public entities that own, control, or maintain assets that could be developed into enhanced assets. Eligible assets are those activities that would reasonably be deemed eligible to receive a Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) loan through the Bureau.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 00, 01, 02, 04, 07. 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

Jennifer L Hara Grantor Phone 2028390199

Key Dates

Posted August 13, 2025
Close Date October 1, 2025
Archive Date October 31, 2025
Last Updated August 25, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Innovative Finance and Asset Concession (IFAC) Grant Program", offered by 69A345 Office of the Under Secretary for Policy. It is associated with CFDA program 20.945. The purpose of this notice is to solicit applications for the Innovative Finance and Asset Concession (IFAC) Grant Program (the Program). Up to $45.98 million will be awarded on a competitive basis to...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on October 1, 2025. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $100,000 -- $2,000,000.
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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