Background Information

DOT released a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the RTA Pilot Program. The program funds planning and design phase activities for developing transportation projects in rural or tribal communities. Grants will support hiring staff or expert firms to provide technical, legal, or financial assistance to advance transportation projects that would be reasonably expected to be eligible for select DOT discretionary grant or credit programs. There is a total of $27 million in funding available. 

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Eligible Applicants

Eligible applicants include special district governments, state governments, county governments, city or township governments, and Native American tribal governments. 

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Important Dates 

Applications will be accepted beginning  on March 4, 2025 and will close on April 3, 2025. Grants are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, with applications reviewed in the order in which they are received. 

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With the increasing number of opportunities of interest to CTE and our members, we are not able to pursue projects to the same extent as we have in the past. However, if you are interested in pursuing funding under this opportunity, CTE may be able to support your application through our Grant Writing as a Service program. If you have questions regarding this program please contact Wendy Morgan ([email protected]).

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