Facts To Know About TIGER II Grants
The US Department of Transportation recently announced that it has $600 million available in grants for local governments. TIGER (Transportation Infrastructure Generating Economic Recovery) II Grants are the second round of funding available for transportation projects as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). WGM Group wrote a $3.5 million grant that city of Whitefish was awarded this winter in the first round. Lake County was the only other recipient in Montana.
· Tribal, state and local governments are all eligible applicants for TIGER II Grants as well as transit agencies, other political subdivisions of State or local governments, and multi-state or multi-jurisdictional groups applying through a single lead applicant.
· $35 million will be allocated for Planning Grants.
· Up to $150 million may be used to pay the subsidy and administrative costs of the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) credit assistance program if it would further the purposes of the TIGER II Grant program.
· $140 million of the funds provided are to be used for projects in rural areas.
o Urban clusters are considered rural.
· Projects located in rural areas do not require matching funds.
o However, rural areas can increase their competitiveness by demonstrating significant non-federal financial contributions.
· Projects in urban areas (Missoula, Billings, Great Falls) require a 20% match.
· Projects in rural areas require a $1 million minimum per project.
· Projects in urban areas require a $10 million minimum per project.
· Projects that minimize life cycle costs, contribute to economic competitiveness, foster livable communities, improve energy efficiency, improve safety, use innovative strategies, and/or demonstrate strong collaboration will be given priority.
· Priority will be given to projects completed by 2/17/2012.
· Pre-applications must be submitted by July 26, 2010, by 5:00 p.m. EST.
· Final applications must be submitted by August 23, 2010, by 5:00 p.m. EST.
Current Projects
Grants.Gov Applications
Planning Documents
