Assistance Listings National Infrastructure Investments
Overview
Objectives
RAISE (formerly BUILD) grants are for capital investments in surface transportation infrastructure to States; the District of Columbia; any territory or possession of the United States; a unit of local government; a public agency or publicly chartered authority established by 1 or more States; a special purpose district or public authority with a transportation function, including a port authority; a federally recognized Indian Tribe or a consortium of such Indian Tribes; a transit agency; and a multi-State or multijurisdictional group of entities, and multi-State or multijurisdictional groups applying through a single lead applicant on a competitive basis for surface transportation projects (including, but not limited to: (1) Highway, bridge, or other road projects eligible under title 23, United States Code; (2) public transportation projects eligible under chapter 53 of title 49, United States Code; (3) passenger and freight rail transportation projects; and (4) port infrastructure investments (including inland port infrastructure and land ports of entry); (5) the surface transportation components of an airport project eligible for assistance under part B of subtitle VII of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law 2021; (6) intermodal projects; (7) a project to replace or rehabilitate a culvert or prevent stormwater runoff for the purpose of improving habitat for aquatic species while advancing the goals of the program. Grants are also awarded for the planning, preparation or design of eligible projects.
Examples of Funded Projects
Fiscal Year 2024: A few examples of selections: • $25,000,000 for the Alaska Highway Permafrost Degradation Restoration Project in Fairbanks, Alaska – The project will restore approximately 45 miles of the Alaska Highway impacted by thawing permafrost and other climate change-related degradation. The project maintains and improves the mobility and community connectivity for Alaskans by ensuring the only all-season overland corridor between Alaska and the lower 48 remains traversable. Safety will be improved for roadway users by addressing severe road conditions associated with the thawing permafrost. The improvements will also ensure the roadway remains resilient to future climate change. • $23,529,000 for the Electrify Downeast Acadia Project in Washington, Penobscot, and Hancock Counties, Maine – The project will replace Downeast Transportation Inc.'s bus fleet with 24 electric buses and chargers, focusing on safety, environmental sustainability, economic competitiveness, and innovation. The project aligns with the U.S. National Blueprint for Transportation Decarbonization, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and implementing charging infrastructure. • $20,704,712 for the Joe Louis Meets the Iron Belle: Connecting Communities in Detroit Project in Detroit, Michigan – The project will fund the construction of two shared-use paths in the Joe Louis Greenway and Iron Belle Trail systems. The improvements will be made on Woodmere Street and Dequindre Street, focusing on safety, environmental sustainability, quality of life, mobility, economic competitiveness, and partnership. The project will address safety, reduce air pollution, and improve quality of life through more affordable transportation options and aims to address historic inequities caused by transportation infrastructure. • $3,906,652 for the Browning Streets Community Connectivity Planning Project on the Blackfeet Reservation, Montana – The project will fund planning and design for reconstructing streets in Browning, taking a Complete Streets approach to addressing roadway safety and pedestrian issues. Planning efforts will seek to improve access to daily destinations while decreasing dependency on motor vehicles. • $12,044,800 for the Holloway Street: Safe Access to Durham’s Busiest Transit Route Project in Durham, North Carolina – The project will improve 33 intersections, including ADA curb ramps and crosswalks, tighten curb radii, upgrade bus stop amenities, and close sidewalk gaps. It focuses on safety, environmental sustainability, quality of life, mobility and community connectivity, economic competitiveness, partnership, collaboration, and innovation. The project aims to reduce fatalities and injuries, reduce conflicts, and improve connectivity for non-motorized travelers. It also aims to reduce community reliance on vehicular traffic, support electrification, and promote public health. The project also focuses on mobility and community connectivity, integrating ADA requirements and improving accessibility for no-motorized travelers. • $25,000,000 for the Santa Ana Boulevard Grade Separation Project in Santa Ana, California – The project will fund the reconstruction of an existing rail crossing with the Southern California Regional Rail Authority Orange Line double tracks at Santa Ana Boulevard, adjacent to the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center, with a new multimodal grade separated underpass. The reconstructed roadway will be reduced from six-lanes to four-lanes with on-street protected bikeways, sidewalks, and a pedestrian overcrossing is included that parallels the rail line. Additionally, the project will include connection to the future Golden Loop trail system, with 17.5 miles of planned trail improvements for access to the wider Santa Ana trail and recreational park network. Also, the project will eliminate vehicle idling when the at-grade crossing is closed, thereby improving air quality for the surrounding communities. • $22,930,000 for the Lake Wales Complete Streets Project in Lake Wales, Florida – The project will fund the Complete Streets redevelopment of four road segments in Lake Wales: 1st Street, Central Avenue, A Street, and Lincoln Avenue. Enhancements include a road diet, a separated cycle track, expanded ADA accessible sidewalks, safety enhancements at crosswalks and railroad crossings, increased shade tree canopy cover and rain gardens, lighting, underground high-speed fiber and streetlight power sources, and streetscaping. The project will protect non-motorized travelers from safety risks by implementing a road diet to reduce vehicle speeds, adding separated cycle tracks, buffering sidewalks, improving crosswalks, and upgrading lighting for improved visibility. The project will create a more affordable active transportation network that improves public health and connects the downtown and the commercial area of the Northwest Neighborhood. For more information on the FY2024 round, visit www.transportation.gov/raisegrants
Assistance Listing Description
Financial Information
| Obligation(s) | FY 23 | FY 24 (est.) | FY 25 (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Grants (Discretionary) Total | $2,330,907,468 | $1,773,000,000 | $1,500,000,000 |
| Totals | $2,330,907,468 | $1,773,000,000 | $1,500,000,000 |
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
FY2024 (authorized): $1.845 billion FY2023 (authorized): $2.3 billion FY 2022 (authorized): $2.275 billion FY 2021 (enacted): $1 billion FY 2020 (enacted): $1 billion FY 2019 (enacted): $900 million FY 2018 (enacted): $1.5 billion FY 2017 (enacted): $500 million FY 2016 (enacted): $500 million In FY2024, individual RAISE (formerly BUILD) capital grants are between $5,000,000 and $25,000,000 for projects located in an urbanized area and between $1,000,000 and $25,000,000 for projects located in a rural area. There is no minimum award for planning grants.
Accomplishments
Fiscal Year 2024: For the FY2024 round of the RAISE program, the Biden-Harris Administration has awarded more than $1.7 billion from the RAISE discretionary grant program to 148 different infrastructure projects across the country. The RAISE grant program, expanded under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, supports communities of all sizes, with half of the FY2024 funding going to rural areas and the other half to urban areas.
Account Identification
69-0143-0-1-407
Criteria for Applying
Types of Assistance
B - Project Grants (Discretionary)
Credentials and Documentation
Applicants must have a UEI number, be registered with the System for Awards Management (SAM), and be registered with Grants.gov. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.
Applicant Eligibility
Designations
State, Federally Recognized lndian Tribal Governments, U.S. Territories and possessions, Government - GeneralEligible Applicants for RAISE (formerly BUILD) grants are States and the District of Columbia; any territory or possession of the United States; a unit of local government; a public agency or publicly chartered authority established by 1 or more States; a special purpose district or public authority with a transportation function, including a port authority; a federally recognized Indian Tribe or a consortium of such Indian Tribes; a transit agency; and a multi-State or multijurisdictional group of entities.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Designations
Quasi-public nonprofit organization, State, LocalLength and Time Phasing of Assistance
FY 2024 funds are available for obligation through September 30, 2028, and, if properly obligated before that date, expenditure through September 30, 2033. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Reimbursement. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Reimbursement.
Use of Assistance
Designations
TransportationEligible projects are surface transportation capital projects within the United States or any territory or possession of the United States that include, but are not limited to: (1) highway, bridge, or other road projects eligible under title 23, United States Code; (2) public transportation projects eligible under chapter 53 of title 49, United States Code; (3) passenger and freight rail transportation projects; (4) port infrastructure investments (including inland port infrastructure and land ports of entry); (5) the surface transportation components of an airport project eligible for assistance under part B of subtitle VII (6) intermodal projects; (7) a project to replace or rehabilitate a culvert or prevent stormwater runoff for the purpose of improving habitat for aquatic species while advancing the goals of the program and (8) projects investing in surface transportation facilities that are located on Tribal land and for which title or maintenance responsibility is vested in the Federal Government. Research, demonstration, or pilot projects are eligible only if they will result in long-term, permanent surface transportation infrastructure that has independent utility. All funding is discretionary. All funding is discretionary.Improvements to Federally owned facilities are ineligible under the FY 2024 RAISE (formerly BUILD) program. Research, demonstration, or pilot projects are eligible only if they will result in long-term, permanent surface transportation infrastructure that has independent utility.All funding is discretionary
Applying for Assistance
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Preapplication Coordination
Preapplication coordination is not applicable. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedures
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO) for this listing will be posted on Grants.gov (opens in new window) (opens in new window).
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
RAISE Grants will be awarded based on competitive evaluation.
Award Procedure
DOT will award RAISE grants to projects that are well-aligned with one or more of the selection criteria and that satisfied the statutory distributional requirements while remaining as consistent as possible with the competitive ratings. Previous RAISE/BUILD grants were awarded to projects that were well aligned with one or more of the selection criteria and that satisfied the statutory distribution requirements while remaining as consistent as possible with the competitive ratings.
Date Range for Approval/Disapproval
Not Applicable.
Renewals
Not Applicable.
Appeals
Not Applicable.
Compliance Requirements
Policy Requirements
Subpart B, General provisions
Subpart C, Pre-Federal Award Requirements and Contents of Federal Awards
Subpart D, Post Federal; Award Requirements
Subpart E, Cost Principles
Subpart F, Audit Requirements
Not Applicable
Additional Information:
Reports
Program Reports: Quarterly progress reports, annual budget reports, and performance measurement reports are due in accordance with the terms and conditions of the grant agreement. Progress Reports: Quarterly reports are required. Expenditure Reports: SF-425 Performance Reports: Grantees will provide information on the performance outcomes of the capital investments they make with RAISE (formerly BUILD) grant funds.
Audits
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-A/chapter-II/part-200/subpart-F
Records
Grantees will be required to keep all project accounts and records that fully disclose the amount and disposition by the Grantee of the proceeds of the grant, the total cost of the project in connection with which the grant is given or used, and the amount or nature of that portion of the cost of the project supplied by other sources, and such other financial records pertinent to the project. The accounts and records shall be kept in accordance with an accounting system that will facilitate an effective audit in accordance with the Single Audit Act of 1984, as amended (31 U.S.C. 7501-7507).
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards apply to this assistance listing. For projects administered by FHWA, applicable Federal laws, rules, and regulations set forth in Title 23 U.S.C. and Title 23 C.F.R generally apply, including the 23 U.S.C. 129 restrictions on the use of toll revenues, and Section 4(f) preservation of parklands and historic properties requirements under 23 U.S.C. 138. For RAISE projects administered by the Federal Transit Administration and partially funded with Federal transit assistance, all relevant requirements under chapter 53 of title 49 U.S.C. apply. For transit projects funded exclusively with RAISE grant funds, some requirements of chapter 53 of title 49 U.S.C. and chapter VI of title 49 CFR apply. For projects administered by the Federal Railroad Administration, all relevant requirements under 49 U.S.C. § 22905 apply
Formula and Matching Requirements
Matching requirements are mandatory.
Contact Information
Regional or Local Locations:
None.Headquarters Office:
History
- 2024Published
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- 2023Published
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- 2022Published
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- 2021Published
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- 2021Published
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- 2020Published
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- 2019Published
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- 2018Published
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- 2011Title Changed
National Infrastructure Investments
- 2011Title Changed
Surface Transportation Infrastructure _ Discretionary Grants for Capital Investments
- 2010Published
Surface Transportation Infrastructure _ Discretionary Grants for Capital Investments II