$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) has announced the next round of RAISE grants, with an impressive $1.5 billion in funding available.
- Reapply Easily: If your project was labeled a “Project of Merit” in FY24, you can bypass the reapplication process. Simply email RAISEgrants@dot.gov by December 2, 2024 to request reconsideration.
- For New Applicants: Submit transformative infrastructure projects by January 30, 2025.
Let’s bring transformative infrastructure projects to LA County and capitalize on this fast-track opportunity!
Pro Tip: Avoid Funding Risks During Administrative Transitions
Changes in administration often bring updates to grant guidelines and funding priorities. If you have received funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) or Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and do not yet have a grant agreement in place, it is important to work with federal grant administrators in the coming months to finalize those agreements and ensure your funding is secured.
$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. 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.
