Working with FHWA
BIL grants are creating significant opportunities for local governments by offering direct federal funding for projects that promise substantial community impact. Despite these opportunities, many local governments possess minimal or no experience in navigating the complexities of federal compliance. Recognizing this gap, the Build America Center has partnered with FHWA to facilitate a smoother interaction between these local agencies and the federal government.
The Build America Center is actively developing a series of introductory videos. These resources are designed to aid local public agencies in understanding the essential procedures and critical issues involved in federal collaborations. The videos aim to distill complex regulations into manageable information, enabling local agencies to efficiently comply with federal requirements and effectively manage federal grants.
8 Tips for Writing a Successful Grant Proposal
Are you looking to secure funding for your transportation project, but don’t know how to approach the grant writing process? This video outlines everything you need to know to perfect your grant proposal and secure the funding you need. These invaluable strategies will help your project become a reality, and demonstrate how to unlock the resources available through the IIJA aka Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL).
Federal Government
Invoicing
Want to uncover the secrets behind successful federal invoicing? This video outlines essential steps to ensure the submission of an effective invoicing package to the Federal Highway Administration. This is crucial to ensure a timely reimbursement payment.
Videos Coming Soon:
- Form 270/271
- Our guide on filling out the OMB Standard Form 270 and 271, essential tools for grant recipients to make payment requests to the federal government. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the process, this step-by-step tutorial will help you navigate through these forms with ease. Look out for this video coming soon!
- Unpacking Grant Agreement:
- A new video focusing on the financial requirements and components of BIL grant agreements.
- Supporting Documents for Invoicing:
- This video will cover the necessary documentation for invoicing processes.
- Title 2 CFR 200 Introduction :
- This video will emphasize the importance of Title 2 CFR 200 in the grant process, leading viewers to the main NHI video course. – Why Title 2 CFR 200 is Important?
- Handling Budget and Schedule Changes:
- A video addressing what to do with budget and schedule changes and the resulting impact.
- SF-425 Federal Financial Report:
- An explanatory video on the SF-425 federal financial report.
