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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.

Grant Recipient Resources

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.

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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 (If you are unable to view the file in the browser, please download & open on your desktop to access)
    - 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.)
Quarterly Submissions:
- SF-425 – Federal Financial Report (If you are unable to view the file in the browser, please download & open on your desktop to access)
- Quarterly Report Narrative Template

Quarterly Report Schedule
Reporting Period	Due NLT Date
Q1: Oct 1 - Dec 31	30-Jan
Q2: Jan 1 - March 31	30-Apr
Q3: April 1 - June 30	31-Jul
Q4: July 1 - Sept 30	31-Oct