Funding Infrastructure
$876 Million Available for Resilient Transportation Projects!
The Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-Saving Transportation (PROTECT) Program is offering $876 million in competitive grants to strengthen surface transportation against natural hazards and climate challenges. Funded projects will focus on resilience planning, enhancing community evacuation routes, and protecting at-risk coastal infrastructure. This is a crucial opportunity for initiatives addressing climate resilience, sea level rise, and extreme weather impacts.
Application Deadlines:
- FY 2024-2025: February 24, 2025
- FY 2026: February 24, 2026
Learn more about eligibility and attend upcoming webinars on the PROTECT Program Website.
RAISE-ing the Bar: $1.5B Opportunity for LA County Projects
Big news for Los Angeles County! The Department of Transportation (DOT) just announced the next round of RAISE grants, with an impressive $1.5 billion in funding on the line.
If your project applied last time but didn’t make the cut, here’s your chance to bypass the reapplication process! DOT is allowing “Projects of Merit” from FY24 to simply request reconsideration by emailing RAISEgrants@dot.gov before 11:59 PM on December 2, 2024. These “Round 1” projects will see funding decisions by January 13, 2025.
For new applicants with transformative ideas, the clock is ticking, with full applications due January 30, 2025. Let’s bring transformative infrastructure projects to LA County and capitalize on this fast-track opportunity!
$10 Million in Grants to Fast-Track Regional Infrastructure!
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Regional Infrastructure Accelerators (RIA) Program is offering up to $10 million in grants to support innovative financing and project development for transportation infrastructure. These no-match grants will fund technical resources, planning, and public-private partnerships, helping regions accelerate critical infrastructure projects.
Applications are due January 9, 2025, and a free informational webinar is available on November 13 for interested applicants. This program, rooted in the 2015 FAST Act, empowers local and regional entities to prioritize, finance, and streamline major infrastructure projects that build resilience and support community growth.
