Grant Programs
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Grants Management Recipient 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.
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.
- Welcome Message from the Build America Bureau
- Grant Invoicing PowerPoint Presentation
- Download for an overview of reporting and invoicing processes
Reporting Requirements
- 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.
- Grantees submit an invoice package by email to their designated DOT Grant Management Specialist (GMS)
- Submit for Reimbursement of Eligible Project Expenses
- 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.
- Grantees submit an invoice package through Delphi
- GMS will review and approve the invoice package via Delphi for payment
- Monthly Invoice Package:
- SF-270 – Request for Reimbursement
- Frequency - Each Invoice Submission Package
- Invoice Summary Excel Template
- Frequency - Each Invoice Submission Package
- Supporting Documentation (examples of supporting documentation include receipts, proof of payments to contractors, timecards, etc.)
- SF-270 – Request for Reimbursement
- Quarterly Submissions:
Grant Management Recipient Resources
Delphi eInvoicing System - Grantee Training
Enterprise Service Center - Vendor User Reference Guide
National Highway Institute: Search for Courses
Additional Document Resources
Site Visit Worksheet (No later than 45 days in advance of site visit)
Subrecipient vs Contractor Determination Guidance and Checklist