The Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) program provides credit assistance for qualified projects of regional and national significance. Many large-scale, surface transportation projects - highway, transit, railroad, intermodal freight, and port access - are eligible for assistance. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, transit agencies, railroad companies, special authorities, special districts, and private entities. TIFIA will finance up to 49% of eligible project costs.

Eligibility

The following types of borrowers are eligible for TIFIA:

• Any governmental entity, including, but not limited to state, Tribal, county, regional, and municipal governments.
• Any government-sponsored authority, including, but not limited to port authorities and transportation improvement districts
• State infrastructure banks
• Private entities

Further eligibility requirements can be found here.

How to Apply

Applicants should first schedule an Initial Consultation with staff.

The complete application process is outlined here.

Contact

Questions can be directed to US Department of Transportation, Build America Bureau staff:
Email: BuildAmerica@dot.gov
Phone: 202-366-2300

Deadline

Financing is provided on a rolling basis and there is no specific deadline.