BUILD Transportation Grants (formerly TIGER/RAISE)

BUILD Transportation Grants, formerly TIGER and RAISE, are the U.S. Department of Transportation's discretionary grants for major surface transportation projects. The program is run by DOT's Office of the Secretary and is built for work with national or regional significance. Projects can include roads, bridges, transit, freight, and port improvements. The FY26 notice was posted on November 26, 2025, and the program remains active in DOT's grants hub and FHWA IIJA announcements. It is a public-entity route rather than a private-developer financing channel, and the competition is aimed at capital projects with broad spillover value. Eligible applicants are states, territories, tribal governments, local governments, transit agencies, and port authorities. The strongest proposals tie a single capital request to broad public benefit, multimodal connectivity, and a clear delivery plan that can justify federal competition. The case is strongest when the project's value reaches beyond one corridor or one city, especially where multiple modes share the same corridor.

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.