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TIGER and FASTLANE Grants
Ryan BrumfieldSeptember 22, 2016
Tamiami Trail, Source: FHWA
North Spokane Corridor,
Source: Washington DOT
Outline
Overview of the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Program
Focus on TIGER 2016 Awards
Overview of the Fostering Advancements in Shipping and Transportation for the Long-Term Achievement of National Efficiencies (FASTLANE) Program
Grant Award Process
Tips for Competitive Applications
TIGER Program Overview
TIGER I was appropriated in 2009 as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
TIGER II-VIII were appropriated annually between 2010 and 2015 as National Infrastructure Investments (NII)
TIGER is funded from the General Fund NOT the Highway Trust Fund
Awards are made by the Secretary and program is administered by the Office of the Secretary (OST) with delegated responsibility to modal administrations
The obligation and expenditure deadlines are set by Congress and are specific to each round (depending on the round, obligation is required between one to three years after appropriation; expenditure is required within five years of the obligation deadline).
TIGER Program Purpose
From the FY 2016 Consolidated Appropriations Act: “…the Secretary of Transportation shall distribute funds provided under this heading as discretionary grants to be awarded to a State, local government, transit agency, or a collaboration among such entities on a competitive basis for projects that will have a significant impact on the Nation, a metropolitan area, or a region.”
The highly competitive TIGER grant program supports innovative projects, including multi-modal and multi-jurisdictional projects, which are difficult to fund through traditional federal programs.
Transformative projects
Leverages resources
Encourages partnership
Public entity eligibility
Merit-based awards
Highly visible program
What Makes TIGER Unique?
TIGER I -$1,500,000,000
TIGER II -$600,000,000 TIGER III -
$526,944,000
TIGER IV -$500,000,000
TIGER V -$473,847,000
TIGER VI -$600,000,000
TIGER VII -$500,000,000
TIGER VIII$500,000,000
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TIGER Program Size
421 projects awarded through TIGER VIII totaling approximately $5.1 Billion
Demand for TIGER
Over eight rounds, six percent of applications have been awarded
7,311 applications received
$144 billion requested
421 awards
Most awards have been partial funding
In TIGER 2016, 584 eligible applications were received
Locations of TIGER Projects
Source: www.transportation.gov/TIGER
TIGER Project Types
*Does not include TIGER
VIII Awards
Source: www.transportation.gov/TIGER
Types of Planning Projects Awarded
Regional and local planning studies
Completion of NEPA process
Design activities
Public involvement activities
TIGER Projects Administered by FHWA
212 projects administered by FHWA overall, totaling $2.44 Billion TIGER I (2009) – 29 Capital Grants totaling $806.2 million
TIGER II (2010) – 19 Capital Grants ($228.7 million), 19 Planning Grants ($17.0 million)
TIGER III (2011) – 24 Capital Grants totaling $234.7 million
TIGER IV (2012) – 24 Capital Grants totaling $231.9 million
TIGER V (2013) – 22 Capital Grants totaling $180.2 million
TIGER VI (2014) – 21 Capital Grants ($280.9 million), 19 Planning Grants ($16.1 million)
TIGER VII (2015) – 17 Capital Grants totaling $202.1 million
TIGER VIII (2016) – 19 Capital Grants totaling $239.8 million
TIGER Awards in WV
Year State(s) Recipient Project Name TIGER Grant Modal Admin
FY 2009KY, WV,
TNCommonwealth of Kentucky
Appalachian Regional Short Line Rail Project
$17,551,028 FHWA
FY 2010 WVRandolph County Housing
AuthorityRandolph County Housing &
Transportation Plan$85,750 FTA
FY 2010 WV City of Ranson, WVRanson-Charles Town Corridor
Revitalization$708,500 FTA
FY 2010 WVWest Virginia Department of
TransportationRoute 10 Safety Improvements $17,000,000 FHWA
FY 2011 WVWest Virginia Public Port
AuthorityPrichard Intermodal Facility $12,000,000 FHWA
FY 2012 WVCoalfields Expressway
AuthorityCoalfields Expressway $5,000,000 FHWA
FY 2012 WV City of Ranson, WVRanson-Charles Town Green
Corridor Revitalization$5,000,000 FHWA
FY 2014 WVWest Virginia Department of
TransportationNew River Parkway $10,000,000 FHWA
FHWA – Federal Highway AdministrationFTA – Federal Transit Administration
Focus on TIGER VIII 584 eligible applications submitted totaling $9 Billion
40 projects awarded totaling $484.5 Million
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Awarded Project Types
Road ($187,874,000)
Transit ($98,324,000)
Freight Rail ($33,765,620)
Passenger Rail ($13,100,000)
Maritime ($54,482,078)
Bicycle- Pedestrian ($96,954,302)
Focus on TIGER VIII
19 of the 40 projects are being administered by the Federal Highway Administration
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FHWA ($239,828,302)
FTA ($133,324,000)
MARAD ($54,482,078)
FRA ($56,865,620)
Total: $484,500,000
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Urban ($176,983,302) Rural ($62,845,000)
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Distribution of FHWA Projects by Location Type
Overview of FASTLANE
$4.5 billion authorized in the FAST Act through FY 2020 $800 million for FY 2016
• 25% for rural projects• 10% for small projects
Minimum FASTLANE Grants $25 million for large projects $5 million for small projects
Cost Share Up to 60 percent FASTLANE grants Up to 80 percent total Federal
Overview of FASTLANE (continued)
Eligible projects Highway freight projects carried out on the National Highway
Freight Network
Highway or bridge projects carried out on the National Highway System
Grade crossing or grade separation projects
Other freight projects that are:
Intermodal/rail freight project; or
Within the boundaries of a public or private freight rail, maritime (including ports) or intermodal facility
2016 FASTLANE Awards
$759.2 Million awarded to 18 projects in 15 states and DC
Supports $3.6 Billion in total infrastructure investment
10 of the 18 projects awarded to State DOTs
11 large projects (over $100 Million), 7 small projects
2016 FASTLANE Award Locations
8 rural projects (green)
10 urban projects (blue)*
Source: USDOT FASTLANE website
*Note – two projects were awarded in the Seattle area, but only one marker appears in the above map.
Application Evaluation and Selection Process
Notice of Funding Opportunity released
Technical evaluation teams review and rate all project applications
Some projects receive an additional readiness and benefit cost analysis review
A Senior Review Team advances top projects to the Secretary for consideration
Secretary makes selections, including award amounts
What Projects Compete Well?*
Demonstrate strength in selection criteria
Transformative benefits with long-lasting, positive impacts
Significant and measurable improvements over existing conditions
Projects that are difficult to fund elsewhere
Strong partnerships
Strong funding leverage
Project has timeline for success
Presents a clear story and project impact
*Not a complete list
What do Evaluators Look For?*
Does the project align well with the long term priorities ofUSDOT?
Does the application demonstrate jurisdictional and/or disciplinarypartnership?
Is the project innovative in terms of design, technology,project delivery, or financing?
Does the application leverage significant non- federal resources?
Do the projects benefits exceed the costs?
Will DOT be able to obligate funds by the obligation deadline?
*Not a complete list
Application Tips
Application should be straightforward and concise –any confusion could divert focus from project goals and benefits
Project description, budget and schedule should be clear in application
Use graphics to tell your story and provide quantitative data to support need or projected benefits
Emphasize key project benefits – not necessary to meet all criteria
Highlight innovation and emerging technologies
Application Tips (continued)
Utilize existing resources for guidance when developing applications
www.transportation.gov/tiger
www.transportation.gov/buildamerica/FASTLANEgrants
Participate in webinars and other outreach events
Request debrief for unsuccessful applications
Application Pitfalls*
Ineligibility: applicants and projects
Priorities/outcomes not aligned with selection criteria
Insufficient evidence of project readiness
Insufficient matching funds
Non-construction requests: O/M assistance
Grouping unrelated projects
*Not a complete list
TIGER - Ryan Brumfield, FHWA TIGER Program Coordinator202-366-2639, [email protected]
FASTLANE – Crystal Jones, Freight Program Delivery Team Leader202-366-2976, [email protected]
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Questions?
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