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Learn more about our strategic priorities Policy and Active Transportation > Federal Funding > BUILD Grant Program Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grant Program Heritage Trail in Manchester, New Hampshire | Photo by TrailLink user sc302 Under the new administration, the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Program has become the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Program .
You can find the marked-up version of the NOFO (no longer active) in PDF format here . The Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant program is administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) and provides grants for surface transportation infrastructure projects with significant local or regional impact.
The eligibility requirements of BUILD allow project sponsors, including state and local governments, counties, Tribal governments, transit agencies, and port authorities, to pursue multi-modal and multi-jurisdictional projects that are more difficult to fund through other grant programs. In July 2025, USDOT announced the first round of Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grants under the Trump Administration.
The awards under the program formerly known as RAISE represent a shift away from funding projects that are solely focused on making it safe to walk and bike. Instead, there is greater investment in increased capacity for motor vehicles, though active transportation is included as an element for a little more than one-third of the projects, a pattern consistent with the president’s first term.
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Type: Discretionary grants Also Known As: Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grants (2021-2025); Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grants (2018 –2021); Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grants (2009 – 2018) The following project types are eligible for funding: Capital projects including but not limited to: Road or bridge projects eligible under title 23, United States Code Public transportation projects eligible under chapter 53 of title 49, United States Code Passenger and freight rail transportation projects Port infrastructure investments 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 Planning projects include the planning, preparation or design of eligible surface transportation capital projects.
View all federal funding programs Click on the resources below to learn more about RAISE (2021-2025) under the Biden administration.
Congress Takes First Step On New Transportation Law BUILD America 250 Act Poses Challenges for America’s Active Transportation Future 2025 Progress on Great American Rail-Trail Builds with New Miles and $30 Million in New Funding RAISE Case Studies demonstrate how investments in this infrastructure advance goals around safety, equitable access and mode shift.
USDOT Grants Prioritize Projects That Address Soaring Demand for Safe, Connected Regional Walking and Biking Routes
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Key Information Questions: Standardized questions about project type, location, funding request, and parties involved
Project Description File: Provide a concise description of the project's purpose, scope, and location, including a detailed geographical description of the proposed project, a map of the project's location and connections to existing transportation infrastructure, and geospatial data describing the project location
Project Location File: Provide detailed geographical description of the project location, connections to existing transportation infrastructure, and geospatial data
Project Budget Files: Describe the project's budget in detail and plans for covering the full cost of the project from all sources, including the Federal share and any applicable matching funds
Merit Criteria File: Address each of the 8 primary merit criteria separately and in the order described in the NOFO — Safety; Environmental Sustainability; Quality of Life; Mobility and Community Connectivity; Economic Competitiveness and Opportunity (including tourism); State of Good Repair; Innovation; Partnership and Collaboration. Insufficient information to assess any criterion will negatively impact the project rating; merit reviewers will focus on this file and will not be required to reference links or other files.
Project Readiness File: Provide information sufficient to evaluate whether the project is reasonably expected to begin construction in a timely manner, including project schedule, required approvals and permits, NEPA class of action and status, public involvement progress, and project risks
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: States, local communities, and territories (including Puerto Rico) are eligible to apply. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows varies; total $1.73 billion across all recipients in 2026. Puerto Rico has received grants within this program. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
BUILD (Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development) Grants is funded by U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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The solicitation lists 8 required documents: SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance, Key Information Questions, Project Description File, Project Location File (including map and geospatial data), Project Budget Files (full project budget and funding sources), and Merit Criteria File (addressing all 8 merit criteria), among others (the full list is in the Required Documents section on this page). Check the official notice for formatting and page-limit rules.
U.S. DOT's FY26 SBIR Phase I solicitation opens June 3 and closes July 7 with awards in September. Ten topics across FHWA, FRA, FTA, NHTSA, and PHMSA at $200K–$300K each. Why the topic distribution telegraphs DOT's three-year R&D priorities and how niche specialists can win against generalist competitors.
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