The USDOT recently opened $600 million in funding to support locally-driven projects such as interstate caps, highway removals, complete streets, and Main Street revitalizations
Last week, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the third round of the Department’s popular Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) Program, with the FY24 NOFO containing FY24-26 funding of more than $600 million available for both capital construction and community planning grants. This continues the stream of investment from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law flowing to communities across the country as part of our Infrastructure Decade.
This year, communities that are interested in the program but not yet ready to submit an application for funding can request free technical assistance through DOT’s Reconnecting Communities Institute to explore project feasibility in their communities.
The RCP program is covered under the federal government’s Justice40 Initiative, which sets the goal that 40 percent of the overall benefits of certain federal investments flow to disadvantaged communities that are marginalized by underinvestment and overburdened by pollution.
USDOT remains committed to helping disadvantaged communities access the historic levels of federal funding made available under the Bipartisan Infrastructure law, including through technical assistance programs like Thriving Communities and the Reconnecting Communities Institute.
The deadline for applications is 11:59 pm EDT on Monday, September 30, 2024. Applicants may find the Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program NOFO, Frequently Asked Questions, and other helpful resources HERE.
