IIJA/BIL (Infrastructure Law) Resources
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), was signed into law by President Joe Biden on Nov. 15, 2021. The law provides $550 billion over fiscal years 2022 through 2026 in new federal funds for infrastructure, with half of that funding going to transportation.
The Iowa LTAP is committed to providing technical and management assistance to Iowa’s local governments, which includes providing resources for funding and training opportunities. The following links and details aim to provide comprehensive information about the programs and opportunities available through the IIJA/BIL.
If there’s more information we can provide, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Notices of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs)
Active NOFOs
- Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grants Program: Apply Now (Deadline: February 28, 2024)
- Bridge Investment Program: Apply Now (Deadline: March 19, 2024)
- Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A): Apply Now (Deadlines: April 4, 2024; May 16, 2024; and/or August 29, 2024, depending upon grant type)
- Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program: Apply Now (Deadline: Rolling Basis)
Anticipated NOFOs
- Apply Soon: Congestion Relief Program
- Apply Soon: Low or No Emission Grant Program
- Apply Soon: Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program
- Apply Soon: Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program
Top Resources
This page provides information about the Iowa DOT Commission’s IIJA Implementation Policies, guidance sent to Local Public Agencies (LPAs), federal-aid conversion information, presentations introducing the legislation, and more.
Subscribe to the Iowa DOT’s Local Systems emails for additional updates and guidance on how local agencies can benefit from IIJA funds.
The page contains an overview of the legislation, fact sheets, local support information, browse by subject/key topics, recently added information, and more.
The page contains recent highlights, funding opportunities, technical assistance resources, an overview of projects that have been funded, social media contacts, and more.
The page contains a guidebook on the law, which includes information about funding to address transportation needs, environmental issues, and broadband expansion, as well as other information about IIJA/BIL.
Other Resources
Additional Iowa DOT Links
- Federal-Aid Swap Policy
- Video from June 15, 2022 IIJA informational meeting led by Iowa DOT’s Local Systems and Systems Planning bureaus
- PowerPoint slides from June 15, 2022 meeting
Information for Local Agencies
- Rural Opportunities to Use Transportation for Economic Success (ROUTES)
- U.S. DOT Rural Applicant Toolkit
- U.S. DOT Transportation Disadvantaged Census Tracts
- U.S. DOT Equitable Transportation Community (ETC) Explorer
- White House BIL Rural Playbook
- FHWA Federal Aid Essentials for Local Public Agencies
- Local Infrastructure web page
- Local Infrastructure Grant Application Bootcamp