Federal Grant Assistance

LHTAC is offering technical assistance and resources to help locals identify grant opportunities through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). This act is aimed at promoting infrastructure development and job creation.  LHTAC will support local communities in accessing funding opportunities and navigating the grant application process. This initiative can be instrumental in facilitating infrastructure improvements and stimulating economic growth in various regions.

BIL has many new discretionary programs (grants) under a wide variety of eligibilities, including planning, preliminary engineering, design, and construction opportunities.  The various programs have goals for not only the types of projects but the impacts to specific populations, areas, or USDOT priorities.

Schedule a consultation to review infrastructure projects, planning, or other needs and eligibility.

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Below are some examples where LHTAC can offer support on federal grant applications:

Project Alignment and Eligibility

  • Program Eligibility: Matching agencies and projects with the most suitable program.
  • Project Readiness: Guidance on choosing the correct planning or construction grants.
  • Submittal Review: Feedback on final application drafts to enhance their quality.
  • Purpose and Need Statements: Assisting in documentation required for many grants, crucial for advancing in the competitive grant processes.
  • Justice 40: Information on programs that allocate 40% of funds to historically disadvantaged communities.
  • Climate and Environment: Insight into programs emphasizing climate and environment, with evaluation of benefits provided by LHTAC staff.
  • Cost Estimation Review: Ensuring cost estimates are thorough, as poorly developed ones could lead to grant rejections.
  • Traffic and Crash Data: Assistance in sourcing relevant data for applications.
  • Cost Benefit Analysis: Access to Federally accepted analysis tools for construction grants.
  • Grant Application Writing: Technical assistance and grant writing support to agencies based on their readiness and project alignment.

LHTAC Contact

For additional assistance, contact LHTAC Deputy Administrator Ken Kanownik at KKanownik@LHTAC.org