BUILD program will replace DOT’s TIGER grants, has a July 19 application deadline
The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced April 20 the release of a new transportation infrastructure grant program that will replace the current TIGER Grant program. The Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) program will disburse $1.5 billion for surface transportation infrastructure projects with significant local or regional impacts, including funding for roads, bridges, transit, rail or port support.
As with TIGER grants, county governments may apply directly or jointly with other local or state entities, with an application deadline of July 19.
DOT will evaluate BUILD applications on the following criteria: safety, economic competitiveness, quality of life, environmental protection, state of good repair, innovation, partnerships and additional non-federal revenue for infrastructure investments.
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES
Apr. 27, 2018