DOT Secretary Ray LaHood announced on April 22 the availability of $474 million for a fifth round of the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) competitive grant program to fund surface transportation projects that "have a significant impact on the nation, a region or metropolitan area."
Projects eligible for TIGER grants include public transportation, passenger and freight rail transportation, highways and bridges, and marine port infrastructure investments. Grants range in size from $10 million to $200 million.
The FY 2013 Appropriations Act requires that TIGER funds be obligated before Oct. 1, 2014. DOT will give priority to projects that are ready to proceed quickly.
Applications are due June 3. Click here for additional details.