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R U R A L O P P O R T U N I T I E S TO U S E T R A N S P O R TAT I O N F O R E C O N O M I C S U C C E S S R . O. U . T. E . S . w w w. t r a n s p o r t a t i o n . g o v / r u r a l R . O . U . T . E . S . 1 U . S . D E P A R T M E N

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U . S . D E P A R T M E N T O F T R A N S P O R T A T I O N R . O . U . T . E . S .

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R . O. U . T. E . S .

w w w. t r a n s p o r t a t i o n . g o v / r u r a l R U R A L O P P O R T U N I T I E S TO U S E T R A N S P O R TAT I O N F O R E C O N O M I C S U C C E S S

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Applicant Toolkit: Overview

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Engaging with stakeholders through listening sessions, requests for information (RFIs), and other events to gather feedback on rural infrastructure project needs and challenges Providing user-friendly information and technical assistance to assist stakeholders in understanding funding opportunities and applying for USDOT discretionary grants Collecting data and analyzing trends to better assess needs and benefits of rural transportation infrastructure projects, particularly related to enhancing safety and sparking economic growth in rural communities

Applicant Toolkit

R . O. U . T. E . S . i s a U S D OT i n i t i a t i v e t h a t i s …

The Applicant Toolkit provides user-friendly information to help you identify USDOT discretionary grant funding programs and navigate grant applications

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U . S . D E P A R T M E N T O F T R A N S P O R T A T I O N R . O . U . T . E . S .

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Engaging with stakeholders through listening sessions, requests for information (RFIs), and other events to gather feedback on rural infrastructure project needs and challenges Providing user-friendly information and technical assistance to assist stakeholders in understanding funding opportunities and applying for USDOT discretionary grants Collecting data and analyzing trends to better assess needs and benefits of rural transportation infrastructure projects, particularly related to enhancing safety and sparking economic growth in rural communities

Applicant Toolkit

R . O. U . T. E . S . i s a U S D OT i n i t i a t i v e t h a t i s …

The Applicant Toolkit provides user-friendly information to help you identify USDOT discretionary grant funding programs and navigate grant applications

Providing user-friendly information and technical assistance to assist stakeholders in understanding funding opportunities and applying for USDOT discretionary grants

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Applicant Toolkit

We will walk through three major sections of the Applicant Toolkit in these training modules and we encourage you to review the other sections on your own.

TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S 7 | USDOT Overview & Structure 9 | USDOT’s Role in Rural Transportation 14 | USDOT Discretionary Grant Process & Applicant Roadmap 17 | USDOT Discretionary Grant Funding Matrix 34 | USDOT Mode & Resource Descriptions 69 | USDOT Financing Resources 71 | Project Spotlights 73 | Maximizing Award Success T R A I N I N G M O D U L E S USDOT Discretionary Grant Process & Applicant Roadmap: Illustrates applicant and USDOT activities during each stage of the funding lifecycle (p.14) USDOT Discretionary Grant Funding Matrix: Organizes grant programs by eligible applicant and project type for easy reference (p.17) Maximizing Award Success: Outlines how to navigate program Notices of Funding Opportunity and key application components such as a benefit-cost analysis (p.73)

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U . S . D E P A R T M E N T O F T R A N S P O R T A T I O N R . O . U . T . E . S .

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Applicant Toolkit: Discretionary Grant Process & Applicant Roadmap

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USDOT Discretionary Grant Process

This section illustrates applicant and USDOT activities during each stage of the discretionary grant funding lifecycle

Stage 0. LEGISLATION: Program authorization and funding appropriation by Congress Stage 1. PRE-AWARD: Funding opportunity announcement, applicant solicitation, and application submission Stage 2. AWARD: Application evaluation, award decisions, and grantee notifications Stage 3. POST-AWARD: Project execution, monitoring, and closeout FOLLOW ALONG ON P. 14

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U . S . D E P A R T M E N T O F T R A N S P O R T A T I O N R . O . U . T . E . S .

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USDOT Applicant Roadmap

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Legislation Phase

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USDOT Applicant Roadmap

FOLLOW ALONG ON P. 15

Pre-Award Phase

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USDOT Applicant Roadmap

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Award Phase

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U . S . D E P A R T M E N T O F T R A N S P O R T A T I O N R . O . U . T . E . S .

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USDOT Applicant Roadmap

FOLLOW ALONG ON P. 15

Post-Award Phase

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U . S . D E P A R T M E N T O F T R A N S P O R T A T I O N R . O . U . T . E . S .

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Applicant Toolkit: Discretionary Grant Funding Matrix

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USDOT Discretionary Grant Funding Matrix

FOLLOW ALONG ON P. 18-19

Identify Applicant Type Identify which applicant category you or your organization are and refer to the applicable matrix. Applicants are grouped into six categories:

  • 1. State governments, agencies, and authorities, pp. 18-21
  • 2. Tribal governments, pp. 22-23
  • 3. Local governments and agencies, pp. 24-27
  • 4. Transportation providers and operators, pp. 28-29
  • 5. Non-profit organizations, pp. 30-31
  • 6. Academic and research institutions, pp. 32-33

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USDOT Discretionary Grant Funding Matrix

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Select Project Type Identify the type of activities the project hopes to fund. Activities are grouped into seven categories: ▪ Planning ▪ Construction ▪ Equipment and materials ▪ Operations and maintenance ▪ Technology demonstrations and deployment ▪ Technical assistance, workforce development, and training ▪ Research and development

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USDOT Discretionary Grant Funding Matrix

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Review Applicable Programs Review the list of programs with applicable to that applicant type and project type, indicated with a check mark

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USDOT Discretionary Grant Funding Matrix

FOLLOW ALONG ON P. 18-19

Click for More Information To obtain more information on each program, either click on the program name to be taken to the relevant website (for online viewers) or find the program description in the “USDOT Mode and Resource Descriptions” section of this toolkit at the page number indicated.

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USDOT Mode and Resource Descriptions

Review Program Description Find the corresponding program in the “USDOT Mode and Resource Descriptions” section of this toolkit at the page number

  • indicated. This section contains additional

information about each program, including specific criteria or language related to rural applicants or projects.

FOLLOW ALONG ON P. 54

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Applicant Toolkit: Maximizing Award Success

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Maximizing Award Success

This section provides additional guidance to support applicants through the grant funding process, including navigating applications and understanding evaluation criteria

FOLLOW ALONG ON P. 73

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Navigating Grant Program Applications

This section guides applicants through considerations when compiling an application, including navigating program NOFOs, writing a compelling story, and submitting the application

Review the Notice of Funding Opportunity A program’s Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) includes details

  • n the program’s goals,

funding, evaluation criteria, and how to submit an application, among other things.

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USDOT Applicant Considerations

This section provides an overview and resources related to calculating a benefit-cost analysis, planning for environmental reviews, engaging with State Departments of Transportation, utilizing USDOT technical assistance, and considering potential accessibility issues

Consider Potential Benefits and Costs This section of the Toolkit highlights factors to consider in conducting your project’s benefit-cost analysis, including sample benefits and costs.

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Other Sections in the Applicant Toolkit

In addition to the content we’ve discussed today, there are many other sections in the Applicant Toolkit that we encourage you to explore

TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S 7 | USDOT Overview & Structure 9 | USDOT’s Role in Rural Transportation 14 | USDOT Discretionary Grant Process & Applicant Roadmap 17 | USDOT Discretionary Grant Funding Matrix 34 | USDOT Mode & Resource Descriptions 69 | USDOT Financing Resources 71 | Project Spotlights 73 | Maximizing Award Success

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www.transportation.gov/rural/toolkit

VISIT OUR WEBSITE: BSITE: www.transportation.gov/rural EMAI AIL L US: rural@dot.gov SUBSCRI SCRIBE BE TO OUR EMAIL AILS: : Look under “Related Links”