U.S. Department of Transportation

The RAISE Grant Program aids communities throughout the nation with complete critical freight and passenger transportation infrastructure projects. Applicants who submit capital grant applications for projects in rural areas must request at least $1 million in RAISE funding. Applicants who submit capital grant applications for projects in urban areas must request at least $5 million in RAISE funding. There is no minimum funding request requirement for planning grant applications. A series of webinars that reviews the application process is offered for prospective RAISE applicants. Application information and FAQs are also available on their website.

Applying for a RAISE grant is a multi-step process that also requires registering with the System for Award Management (SAM) and Grants.gov. Allow yourself enough time to get registered on each site as it can take several weeks.

Eligible Entities: Please refer to the Notice of Funding Opportunity linked at the bottom of the page for a complete list of eligible applicants.
Award Amount: Varies; capped at $25 million
Required Match: Varies based on project location
Applications Due: January 30, 2025, by 11:59 PM eastern