The RAISE program provides supplemental funding for grants to the State and local entities listed above on a competitive basis for projects that will have a significant local/regional impact.

Projects eligible under RAISE include—a highway or bridge project eligible for assistance under title 23, United States Code;a public transportation project eligible for assistance under chapter 53 of title 49,United States Code;a passenger rail or freight rail transportation project eligible for assistance under title 49, United States Code;a port infrastructure investment, including inland port infrastructure and a land port-of-entry;the surface transportation components of certain eligible airport projects;a project for investment in a surface transportation facility located on Tribal land, the title or maintenance responsibility of which is vested in the Federal Government;a project to replace or rehabilitate a culvert or prevent stormwater runoff for the purpose of improving habitat for aquatic species; andany other surface transportation infrastructure project that the Secretary considers to be necessary to advance the goal of the program.

Applications will open in the first quarter of 2022.