Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act
On November 15, 2021, President Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) into law. The $1.2 trillion package, which was supported by Rep. Derek Kilmer (WA-06), includes $550 billion in new funding, invests in our roads and bridges, rail, transit, ports, airports, electric grid, water systems, and broadband infrastructure. It will create jobs, without raising taxes on everyday Americans. Below are tables outlining the division of the new $550 billion (over five years) in funding available under IIJA, as well as formula funds coming to Washington State, and key IIJA competitive grant programs. Keep in mind there are three ways to get funds under the law’s provisions: meeting eligibility criteria for formula funds; receiving suballocated formulas from the state government; and applying directly for competitive grant funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).
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IIJA New Funding Overview |
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Type of Infrastructure |
Funding Levels under IIJA |
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Roads, bridges, major projects |
$110 billion |
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Passenger and freight rail |
$66 billion |
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Safety |
$11 billion |
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Public Transit |
$39.2 billion |
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Broadband |
$65 billion |
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Ports and Waterways |
$16.6 billion |
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Airports |
$25 billion |
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Water Infrastructure |
$55 billion |
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Grid Infrastructure |
$65 billion |
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Resiliency |
$47.2 billion |
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Low Emission Ferries |
$2.5 billion |
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Zero Emission School Buses |
$5 billion |
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Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure |
$7.5 billion |
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Reconnecting Communities |
$1 billion |
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Washington State Specific Information (Formula Funding) |
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Type of Infrastructure |
Projected funding to Washington State from IIJA |
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Roads and bridges |
$4.7 billion highways; $605 million for bridges |
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Public Transportation |
$1.79 billion |
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Electric Vehicle Charing Infrastructure |
$71 million |
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Broadband |
$100 million |
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Wildfire Prevention Infrastructure |
$39 million |
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Cybersecurity Infrastructure |
$18 million |
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Water Infrastructure |
$882 million |
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Airports |
$385 million |
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Selected Key Competitive Grant Programs |
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Infrastructure Grants |
Funding Levels under IIJA |
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Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program |
$3 billion |
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Projects of National Significance (Megaprojects) |
$10 billion |
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INFRA Grants |
$8 billion |
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RAISE Grants (formerly BUILD Grants) |
$7.5 billion |
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PROTECT Grants |
$1.4 billion |
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Bridge Discretionary Grants |
$12.5 billion |
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Culvert removal, replacement, and restoration grants |
$4 billion |
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Safe Streets Grants |
$6 billion |
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Transit State of Good Repair Grants |
$4.75 billion |
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No-and Low- Emission Bus Grants |
$5.6 billion |
When: The U.S. DOT and other federal agencies are currently working to implement various sections of the IIJA. They will be rolling out many notice of funding opportunities (NOFOs) in the months ahead. Timelines for various programs under the law will vary, and the best way to keep track of announcements is to check the websites below routinely. Our team will also provide regular updates on our website and social media pages, and can reach out to flag opportunities as they become available. Currently published timelines include RAISE Grants (deadline April 14, 2022) and Federal-State Partnership for State of Good Repair Grants for intercity passenger rail (deadline March 7, 2022).
Application Tips: Many projects could be eligible for multiple funding streams, and you are encouraged to apply for multiple pots of funding as long as you meet the eligibility criteria. For discretionary grant applications, the Biden Administration will prioritize projects that: create and sustain good-paying jobs, improve safety, combat inequity and improve quality of life for all, spur economic competitiveness, combat climate change and promote environmental sustainability, and drive innovation. Accordingly, I encourage you to highlight these aspects in your grant application materials.
Request Assistance From My Team: If you have a project in mind and would like to know what federal funding streams could support it, you can reach out to my team. Additionally, if you would like to apply for a federal IIJA grant and would like a letter of support from me to include with your application materials, please reach out. My Deputy District Director, Katy Crabtree, and Legislative Director, Heather Painter, can be reached at: katy.crabtree@mail.house.gov and heather.painter@mail.house.gov.
Recent News:
- Kilmer Delivers $605 Million for Washington Bridges from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (01/14/2022)
- Kilmer Votes to Create Jobs and Support Bipartisan Investment in American Infrastructure (11/05/2021)
Additional Resources:
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
- Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Landing Page located here
- State by State Fact Sheets Highlighting Benefits of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law here
- Tribal Fact Sheets Highlighting Benefits of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law here
- Stakeholder Webinar Recordings on YouTube
- Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Bipartisan Infrastructure Law web page
- Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Bipartisan Infrastructure Law web page
- Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Bipartisan Infrastructure Law web page
- Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) Bipartisan Infrastructure Law web page
- FHWA website for local public agencies page
- FHWA website for local technical assistance and support page
Congressional Research Service (CRS)
- General CRS Transportation Issue Area page
- CRS Report: “Federal Public Transportation Program: In Brief”—Discusses changes made by the IIJA and provides estimates of funding distribution by program, urbanized area, and state. Link to report here
- CRS Report, titled “Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Funding for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Civil Works” here
- CRS Report, “Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA): Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure” here
- CRS Report, “Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: Funding for USDA Rural Broadband Programs” here
- CRS Report, “Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA): Funding for USDA Broadband, Watershed, and Bioproduct Programs” here
- CRS Report, “Resources for Grantseekers” here
Other
- *Democratic Policy & Communications Committee report, “The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Funding Guide” designed for government leaders here*
- This will be the most helpful, searchable comprehensive document to learn about the specific details of each program
- Comprehensive IIJA Summary here
- H.R.3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act text
- IIJA Section by Section
- Grants.gov website here