The U.S. Department of Transportation's Build America Bureau (Bureau) recently announced $54.2 million available in no-match grants through its Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program (RTA) . Grants are awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis to support legal, technical, and financial advisors to help advance infrastructure projects in rural and tribal communities. The amended Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) combined Fiscal Years 2024 and 2025 program funds, with a $20 million set-aside for Tribes.

The NOFO and application instructions are available on the RTA Program webpage and grants.gov . Applications will be accepted beginning September 8, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. ET via an online portal, that will be accessible through the RTA Program webpage . The application portal will close on October 8, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. ET. Funds may be expended before the application period closes.

The Build America Bureau will hold a free informational webinar on August 26, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. ET to provide an overview of the program, NOFO amendments, and the application process. To attend the webinar, please register here . For accommodations, please email [email protected] by August 19, 2025.