Grants Programs

Bureau Grant Programs

Thriving Communities Program | US Department of Transportation

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.

Innovative Finance and Asset Concession Grant Program

The Innovative Finance Asset Concession Grant 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 (RIA) Program 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.

Grants Administration

Grants Welcome Packet
Steps for Reimbursement
- Grantees seeking reimbursement from the Bureau for eligible project expenses should follow these simple steps:
- - Grantee submits a draft invoice package by email to your DOT Grant Management Specialist (GMS)
- - - Package includes:
- - - SF-270 – Request for Reimbursement Form
    - Invoice Summary Spreadsheet
    - Supporting documentation
Bureau GMS reviews draft and sends confirmation/approval to grantee to upload invoice package to Delphi
Grantee submits final package through Delphi
- Note – Grantees need to submit quarterly reports to include SF-425 – Federal Financial Report no later than 30 days after fiscal quarter end date.
Grant Invoicing PowerPoint Presentation

All Standard Forms

SF-270 – Request for Reimbursement
- Frequency - Each Invoice Submission Package
Invoice Excel Template
- Frequency - Each Invoice Submission Package
SF-425 – Federal Financial Report
- Frequency - Quarterly (No later than 30 Days after quarter end)
Project Work Plan Template
- Grantees should use this template for their Project Work Plan submission – due 45 days from Cooperative Agreement Start Date.

Delphi Access

Access is provided for each project by invitation only once (1) a project is under cooperative agreement and (2) the performance start date is today or earlier.

For any questions on or updates to Delphi access, please reach out to your GMS.