Transportation agencies across the country face increasing challenges in funding and delivering infrastructure projects on time. To help address these needs, the Build America Center, in collaboration with FHWA, has developed Grants+ — a user-friendly platform that simplifies the process of identifying funding, financing, and delivery solutions.  Whether you’re seeking traditional grants, innovative financing solutions,…

The Build America Center, in partnership with Rebel, has released a new report titled Status of Major State Infrastructure Banks: Overcoming Challenges and Leveraging Successes. This publication provides a comprehensive review of federally-capitalized State Infrastructure Banks (SIBs), identifying persistent barriers to utilization as well as the strategies that have enabled high-performing SIBs to thrive. Drawing…

The Build America Center (BAC) is excited to announce the release of the Generally Accepted Value for Money (VfM) Analysis Principles and Standards publication and its accompanying Principles and Standards Checklist. This comprehensive framework provides a standardized approach for evaluating infrastructure project delivery models, offering valuable guidance to agencies navigating the requirements of the Infrastructure…

Two new Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs) have recently been announced. See below for additional information and to read their attached flyers. Title: Safe Streets and Roads for All Funding Opportunity (SS4A) Agency: US Department of Transportation Deadline: June 26, 2025 Title: Small Shipyard Grant (SSG) Agency: US Department of Transportation Deadline: May 15, 2025

The IIJA Grant Spotlight Video Series showcases success stories from local governments and communities that have transformed their transportation infrastructure with the support of the Build America Center (BAC). Each episode in this series highlights a different community that has received technical assistance throughout the grant writing process, successfully secured Federal funding, and is now…

The Build America Center is shining a light on one of our recently published research reports: Exploring the Potential of a Crowdfunding Program to Achieve Equitable EV Charging Infrastructure. This report examines the viability of crowdfunding as a new method of funding EV charging infrastructure to meet the current need for charging networks and compliance…

It is with great pride that the Build America Center (BAC) presents our second annual report, reflecting on a year marked by significant strides in technical assistance, capacity building, and innovative financing research within the transportation sector.