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Modernizing Infrastructure Webinar Series – October 2025
As infrastructure projects grow more complex and costly, states are exploring new ways to stretch public dollars and deliver transportation improvements faster. The State Infrastructure Bank (SIB)—a flexible, state-run financing mechanism that allows federal dollars to be loaned and recycled across multiple projects, is becoming an essential part of the toolbox for many states. This webinar…
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Tribal Transportation Program Safety Fund NOFO Announced
A new Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) has recently been announced. Click the link below for additional information and to read the respective flyer. We’re pleased to highlight a new funding opportunity for federally recognized tribal governments: the Tribal Transportation Program Safety Fund (TTPSF) administered by the US DOT. Each year, a portion of Tribal…
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2024-2025 BAC ANNUAL REPORT
As we reflect on the 2024–2025 program year, the Build America Center (BAC) continues to serve as a trusted national resource for advancing innovative infrastructure financing and accelerating project delivery. Under an evolving federal landscape, the BAC made significant strides to empower state, local, and tribal governments with tools, knowledge, and technical assistance.
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Workshop: Financial Assessment of P3 Projects in Transport Infrastructure
Purdue University, the Midwest region partner of the Build America Center, will host a workshop on Financial Assessment of P3 Projects in Transport Infrastructure, featuring Dr. Cesar Queiroz (World Bank Consultant) and Dr. Samuel Labi (Purdue University). This event is supported by the ASCE T&DI Chapter at Purdue. Topics include project finance fundamentals, P3 structures, Toolkit for PPP in Roads…
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New NOFO Released
Two new Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs) have recently been announced. Click the link below for additional information and to read their respective flyers.
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New Episode of P3TV: Academics Hour Podcast Featuring BAC’s Sam Beydoun
In this two-part special, Sam Beydoun, Senior Advisor and Adjunct Professor at the Build America Center at the University of Maryland, joins the P3TV: Academics Hour podcast to discuss the critical concept of Value for Money (VfM) and his work in enhancing confidence in decision-making. In the first part of the interview, Sam shares his…
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Grants+ Tool Now Available!
Transportation agencies across the country face increasing challenges in funding and delivering infrastructure projects on time. To help address these needs, the Build America Center, in collaboration with FHWA, has developed Grants+, a user-friendly platform that simplifies the process of identifying funding, financing, and delivery solutions. Whether you’re seeking traditional grants, innovative financing solutions, or…
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2025 SIB Symposium: Highlights & Takeaways
The Build America Center is pleased to share the newly published memo, “State Infrastructure Banks Symposium: Highlights & Takeaways,” now available on our website. Written by our partners at Rebel, this report captures key insights and lessons from the State Infrastructure Banks (SIB) Symposium held on May 21, 2025, at the Texas Department of Transportation…
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New SIB Report Now Available
The Build America Center, in partnership with Rebel, has released a new report titled Status of Major State Infrastructure Banks: Overcoming Challenges and Leveraging Successes. This publication provides a comprehensive review of federally-capitalized State Infrastructure Banks (SIBs), identifying persistent barriers to utilization as well as the strategies that have enabled high-performing SIBs to thrive. Drawing…
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Value for Money Analysis Principles and standards: Report and checklist now available
The Build America Center (BAC) is excited to announce the release of the Generally Accepted Value for Money (VfM) Analysis Principles and Standards publication and its accompanying Principles and Standards Checklist. This comprehensive framework provides a standardized approach for evaluating infrastructure project delivery models, offering valuable guidance to agencies navigating the requirements of the Infrastructure…
