Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program

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Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program

Federal · OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY · #20.943

The intent of this Program is to advance transportation infrastructure projects in rural and tribal communities by supporting development-phase activities for projects reasonably expected to be eligible for certain DOT credit and grant programs. Grants fund financial, technical, and legal assistance to states and rural and tribal communities. The grants are intended to augment organizational capacity in communities that may not have resources available to evaluate and develop projects that qualify for federal funding and financing programs.

About this program

The intent of this Program is to advance transportation infrastructure projects in rural and tribal communities by supporting development-phase activities for projects reasonably expected to be eligible for certain DOT credit and grant programs. Grants fund financial, technical, and legal assistance to states and rural and tribal communities. The grants are intended to augment organizational capacity in communities that may not have resources available to evaluate and develop projects that qualify for federal funding and financing programs.

Who can apply

TribalTerritorialOther Special Disctrict GovernmentCounty Government (inclusive of boroughs in Alaska, parishes and other governmental entities with geographic regional control and authority)Other Local Government Consortium, Regional Organization (Intrastate), or Other Local Government CombinationMunicipality or Township government (inclusive of cities, towns, boroughs (except in Alaska), and villages)Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government (Other than Federally Recognized)Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government

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FinancialGrant

Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listings ↗ · 2026

Informational only — official eligibility is determined by the administering agency.

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