Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) Discretionary Grant Program

Department Of Transportation, Office Of The Secretary

The Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program provides technical assistance and federal financial assistance for planning grants and capital construction grants to address infrastructure barriers, reconnect communities, and improve peoplesโ€™ lives.

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Helps communities improve transportation by fixing or replacing barriers like highways. Provides funding for planning and construction projects that reconnect neighborhoods.

Quick Facts

Funding
$1 - $800,000,000
Deadline
Rolling
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
Regional & Community Development
Organization
Department Of Transportation, Office Of The Secretary

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What Is This Program?

The Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program provide dedicated funding to projects that reconnect communities by removing, retrofitting, or mitigating highways or other transportation facilities that create barriers to connectivity, including to mobility, access, or economic development.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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๐Ÿ† Detailed Application Guide

๐Ÿ“‹What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

๐Ÿ“Steps to Apply
  • Review the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
  • Prepare application materials
  • Submit application through the designated portal
๐ŸŒApplication Portal
https://www.transportation.gov/grants/reconnecting/rcp-notice-funding-opportunity
๐Ÿ“คSubmission Method
online
๐Ÿ“…Key Dates
TBDApplication Deadline
๐Ÿ”„Intake Type
fixed-deadline

๐Ÿ“„What Documents Are Required?

โœ…Required Documents
  • SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
  • SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
  • SF-424B (Assurances)
  • Project Narrative
  • Budget Narrative
  • Indirect cost rate agreement
  • Environmental review
๐Ÿ“Format Requirements
PDF only, max 10MB

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๐Ÿ’ฐWhat Expenses Are Eligible?

๐ŸงพEligible Expenses
  • planning activities
  • capital construction projects
  • public engagement
  • removing existing facilities
  • retrofitting existing facilities
  • mitigating existing facilities
  • replacing existing facilities
๐Ÿ’ณPayment Model
mixed

๐ŸคIs Matching Funding Required?

๐Ÿ”€Matching Required
Yes
๐Ÿ“ŠMatching Ratio
20% minimum
๐ŸฆEligible Matching Sources
  • cash
  • in-kind contributions
  • donated goods
  • services
  • volunteer time
๐Ÿ“šStacking Rules
Yes, can combine with other government funding
๐Ÿ›ก๏ธProof of Matching Required
Documentation of matching funds required

๐Ÿ“ŠWhat Are the Reporting Requirements?

๐Ÿ—“๏ธReporting Frequency
quarterly
๐Ÿ“‘Reporting Requirements
  • SF-425 Federal Financial Report
  • performance progress report
๐Ÿ”Audit Requirements
OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards in a fiscal year
๐Ÿ“ขBranding Requirements
Acknowledgment of federal funding and use of agency logos
๐Ÿ—„๏ธRecord Retention Period
3 years post-final-report

How Do I Apply?

andrew.emanuele@dot.gov
2029483466

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This program offers funding up to $800,000,000 (minimum $1).

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