The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has many resources available to help rural communities address the unique transportation challenges and opportunities they face. This page highlights a selection of available resources as a starting point for rural communities.
This page highlights a selection of available technical assistance resources and funding opportunities for Tribal transportation projects. This list is not comprehensive; if you have specific questions or needs, please reach out to USDOTAssist@dot.gov.
This spreadsheet includes information for all eligible applicants to the 2024 rounds of RAISE, RCP, and SMART; and the 2025-2026 round of INFRA, Mega, and Rural. Information for each program is displayed on different tabs of the spreadsheet.
Across the country, many highways that were built decades ago need to be transformed to meet modern safety standards, ensure access for everyone using them, and serve as a centerpiece of community economic revitalization. These legacy highways can be State-owned arterial roads that serve...