National Infrastructure Investments (TIGER Discretionary Grants)

 
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    20.933     		 

    Funder Type

    Federal Government

    IT Classification

    B - Readily funds technology as part of an award

    Authority

    Department of Transportation (DoT)

    Summary

    Throughout the TIGER program, TIGER Discretionary Grants awards have supported projects that have a significant impact on the Nation, a metropolitan area, or a region. This includes, but is not limited to, capital projects in areas which repair bridges or improve infrastructure to a state of good repair; projects that implement safety improvements to reduce fatalities and serious injuries, including improving grade crossings or providing shorter or more direct access to critical health services; projects that connect communities and people to jobs, services, and education; and, projects that anchor economic revitalization and job growth in communities, and specifically those that help bring manufacturing and other jobs.

    The TIGER program also supports projects that demonstrate significant non-Federal contributions from State, local, and private sector funding sources. The Department recognizes the benefits of shared responsibility and accountability of infrastructure investment, as it facilitates increased rigor in decision making, provides evidence of support for the project, and leverages Federal investment. Over eight rounds, on average, projects attracted more than 3.6 matching dollars for every TIGER grant dollar, representing the shared responsibility for funding infrastructure.
     
    The FY 2017 TIGER Discretionary Grants are for capital investments in surface transportation infrastructure and are to be awarded on a competitive basis for projects that will have a significant impact on the Nation, a metropolitan area, or a region.
     

    History of Funding

    Since the TIGER Discretionary Grants program was first created, $5.1 billion has been awarded for capital investments in surface transportation infrastructure over eight rounds of competitive grants. 2016 wards can be seen at https://www.transportation.gov/tiger-2016-project-fact-sheets.

    Additional Information

    Eligible projects for TIGER Discretionary Grants are capital projects that include, but are not limited to:
    • Highway, bridge, or other road projects eligible under title 23, United States Code;
    • public transportation projects eligible under chapter 53 of title 49, United States Code;
    • passenger and freight rail transportation projects;
    • port infrastructure investments (including inland port infrastructure and land ports of entry); and
    • intermodal projects.
    This description of eligible projects is identical to the description of eligible projects under earlier rounds of the TIGER Discretionary Grants program. Research, demonstration, or pilot projects are eligible only if they result in long-term, permanent surface transportation infrastructure that has independent utility as defined in Section C.3.iii. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit applications only for eligible award amounts.

    Contacts

    Howard Hill

    Howard Hill
    Office of the Secretary of Transportation
    1200 New Jersey Avenue SE
    Washington, DC 20590
    (202) 366-0301
     

  • Eligibility Details

    Eligible Applicants for TIGER Discretionary Grants are State, local, and tribal governments, including U.S. territories, transit agencies, port authorities, metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs), and other political subdivisions of State or local governments.

    Deadline Details

    Applications must be submitted by 8:00 p.m. E.D.T. on October 16, 2017.

    Award Details

    The FY 2017 Appropriations Act appropriated $500 million to be awarded by DOT for the TIGER Discretionary Grants program. Awards range from $5,000,000 to $25,000,000, except that for projects located in rural areas (as defined in Section C.3.ii.) the minimum TIGER Discretionary Grant size is $1 million. TIGER Discretionary Grants may be used for up to 80 percent of a project located in an urban area and up to 100 percent of the costs of a project located in a rural area.

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