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Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Transportation. This program provides federal grant funding for surface transportation projects that have a significant local or regional impact.
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Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant Program | Caltrans Federal and State Programs Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant Program Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant Program The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) administers the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) program, which offers grants for surface transportation infrastructure projects that have a considerable impact at the local or regional level.
Eligible entities under the RAISE program include state and local governments, counties, Tribal governments, transit agencies, and port authorities, allowing them to pursue multi-modal and multi-jurisdictional initiatives that may face challenges in securing funding from other grant sources.
The RAISE program, formerly known as the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) and Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) discretionary grants, was created under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and continued through annual appropriations until it was officially authorized by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) in November 2021.
How to apply for RAISE Grants: Application forms, instructions are available on the US DOT website ( How to Apply for RAISE Grants | US Department of Transportation ). Please complete all items on the checklist, and the application must be submitted on Grants. gov. RAISE Grants contact is below: Office of Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Office of the Secretary of Transportation Email: RAISEgrants@dot.
gov Funding Obligation Deadline Funding Expenditure Deadline RAISE FY2025 Notice of Funding Opportunity: Please feel free to send comments regarding this web site to the DLA Webmaster . Jasdeep Sandhu, RAISE Coordinator Division of Local Assistance, Caltrans jasdeep. sandhu@dot.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: State DOTs, local governments, tribal governments, transit agencies, port authorities, metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs), and other political subdivisions of states. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $5,000,000 (awarded to WSDOT for "Reconnecting I-90 Communities" which includes Spokane) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
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National Infrastructure Project Assistance (Mega) Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). This program provides funding for large, complex projects that are difficult to fund by other means and likely to generate national or regional economic, mobility, or safety benefits. Major infrastructure projects, such as new transportation hubs or improved access to remote areas, can have a significant positive impact on tourism.
United States Marine Highway Program (USMHP) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration (MARAD). This program aims to increase the use of America's navigable waterways and integrate them into the U.S. surface transportation system. It supports projects that develop and expand documented vessels or port and landside infrastructure, strengthening American supply chains, reducing emissions, and creating jobs. Eligible activities include planning, construction, and resilience. Private-sector operators of Marine Highway Projects or owners of facilities may apply with an endorsement letter from a Marine Highway Route Sponsor.
Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase II is sponsored by Administration for Community Living. Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase II is a forecasted funding opportunity on Grants.gov from Administration for Community Living. Fiscal Year: 2026. Assistance Listing Number(s): 93.433. <p>The purpose of the Federal SBIR program is to stimulate technological innovation in the private sector, strengthen the role of small business in meeting Federal research or research and development (R/R&D) needs, and improve the return on investment from Federally-funded research for economic and social benefits to the nation. The specific purpose of NIDILRR's SBIR program is to improve the lives of people with disabilities through R/R&D products generated by small businesses, and to ...
The J.M.K. Innovation Prize is a grant from The J.M. Kaplan Fund recognizing early-stage social entrepreneurs working on environmental, heritage, and social justice challenges. The prize rewards individuals and organizations demonstrating innovative, entrepreneurial approaches to enduring problems. Applications for the 2025 prize were accepted February 11 through April 25, 2025 via an online portal. Spanish-language applications are welcomed, and a Spanish application form is available for download. The prize is biennial and open to a broad range of applicants across the United States working on forward-thinking solutions at the intersection of environment, community, and cultural heritage.