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Grant Programs

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Bureau Grant Programs

Grants Administration

Grants Management Recipient Resources

Additional Document Resources 


Bureau Grant Programs


Innovative Finance and Asset Concession Program

The Innovative Finance Asset Concession Program (IFAC) assists public entities in exploring innovative financing and delivery opportunities, including facilitation and evaluations of public-private partnerships for Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA)-eligible projects.

Regional Infrastructure Accelerators Program

The Regional Infrastructure Accelerators Program (RIA) assists entities in developing improved infrastructure priorities and financing strategies for the accelerated development of a project that is likely eligible for U.S. Department of Transportation credit assistance.

Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program

The Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program (RTA) provides grants to support legal, technical, and financial advisors to help advance infrastructure projects in rural areas.

Thriving Communities Program

The Thriving Communities Program (TCP) provides planning, technical assistance, and capacity-building support to enable communities to advance a pipeline of transformative infrastructure projects that will increase mobility options, facilitate efficient land use, and connect communities to the essential opportunities and resources that will help them thrive.


 Grants Administration 


The following resources and templates are intended for new and current grant recipients seeking reimbursement of eligible project expenses. For questions, please contact BuildAmerica@dot.gov.

Reporting Requirements

  1. One-time Program Deliverables:
    •  Project Work Plan Template: Grantees should use this template for their Project Work Plan submission – due 45 days from Cooperative Agreement Start Date.
  2. Grantees submit an invoice package by email to their designated DOT Grant Management Specialist (GMS)
    • Submit for Reimbursement of Eligible Project Expenses
  3. Bureau GMS reviews the draft and sends confirmation/approval to the grantee to upload the invoice package into Delphi
    • Access to Delphi is provided by your Program GMS.
    • For any questions on or updates to Delphi access, please reach out to your Program GMS.
  4. Grantees submit an invoice package through Delphi
    • GMS will review and approve the invoice package via Delphi for payment
    • Monthly Invoice Package:
  5. Quarterly Submissions:

Grant Management Recipient Resources

Grants Learning Center

Delphi Home Page

Delphi eInvoicing System

Delphi eInvoicing System - Grantee Training 

Enterprise Service Center - Vendor User Reference Guide

eCFR :: 2 CFR Part 200 -- Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards

National Highway Institute: Search for Courses

Additional Document Resources

Welcome Packet

Site Visit Worksheet (No later than 45 days in advance of site visit)

Subrecipient vs Contractor Determination Guidance and Checklist

Communications Guidance