RAISE Grant Application (2021)

Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grants are federally awarded funding for surface transportation infrastructure projects. They are awarded on a competitive basis for projects that will have a significant local or regional impact. The eligibility requirements of RAISE allow project sponsors at the State and local levels to obtain funding for multi-modal, multi-jurisdictional projects that are more difficult to support through traditional DOT programs.

Projects submitted for RAISE grant funding are evaluated based on: how innovative they are; how well they will enhance safety and quality of life for people; and how well they support economic competitiveness and environmental sustainability of localities and regions. Within these criteria, the USDOT will prioritize funding projects that can demonstrate improvements to racial equity, reduce impacts of climate change and create good-paying jobs.

Previously known as the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD, 2017 - 2020) and Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER, 2009 - 2016) Discretionary Grants, the RAISE grant program is tied to funds Congress has dedicated for National Infrastructure Investments. In May 2020, the Cities of Eugene and Springfield, with support from the Lane Transit District, jointly submitted an application for funding for the Franklin Boulevard Opportunity Zone Corridor during the 2020 grant cycle. The 2020 application materials are available.

APPLICATION

Project Narrative Parts I - VI: Project Description; Project Location; Grant Funds, Sources and Uses of all Project Funding; Selection Criteria; Environmental Risk Review; Benefit Cost Analysis

Supporting Documents and Links from Project Narrative

Springfield 2035 Transportation System Plan

Eugene 2035 Transportation System Plan

Glenwood Refinement Plan

Walnut Station Specific Area Plan

Eugene's Community Climate Action Plan 2.0

Lane Transit District Climate Action Policy and Goals

University of Oregon Climate Action Plan

Pedestrian Injury and Social Equity in Oregon (ODOT, 2021)

Franklin Blvd Phase 1 NEPA Categorical Exclusion

Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity (COBID)

Eugene Downtown Riverfront Development