US DOT Webinar: Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program Notice of Funding Opportunity

Date: Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Time: 3:00pm EST

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT’s) Build America Bureau (Bureau) released a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program, created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The NOFO offers $27 million in technical assistance grants to rural and tribal communities for the planning and design phase development of transportation projects. There is no local funding match required to participate in this program. The Bureau designated up to $10 million for Tribal applicants.

The Bureau will host a free webinar on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 3 p.m. ET about the application process and what activities can be funded through the program. Register for the webinar here.

Participation in the webinar is not mandatory to receive funding. The Bureau will post a recording of the webinar and a copy of the presentation at Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program | Build America (transportation.gov). The Bureau team wishes to host an inclusive webinar and anyone who wishes to request accommodation may do so by emailing RuralandtribalTA@dot.gov by Jan. 7th.