Roads & Bridges — $110B
Bridge Investment Program, RAISE Grants, National Infrastructure Project Assistance, and surface transportation improvements.
MRCTI Infrastructure
Infrastructure Package
Unlocking federal funding opportunities for Mississippi River communities through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Overview
Infrastructure Investment Overview
$548B
Total Federal Investment
$284B
Transportation Infrastructure
$264B
Core Infrastructure
$146B
Public/Private Funds Secured
Funding
Funding Opportunities
Key infrastructure funding categories available through the IIJA.
Passenger & Freight Rail — $66B
Amtrak Network, CRISI Grants, Railroad Crossing Elimination, and rail infrastructure modernization.
Public Transit — $39B
FTA Apportionments, State of Good Repair Grants, Capital Investment Grants, and Low-No Emission Bus Program.
Airports — $25B
Airport Improvement Program, Airport Terminal Program, and FAA facilities and equipment grants.
Ports & Waterways — $17B
Port Infrastructure Development Program, Marine Highways, Ferry Boat programs, and port emissions reduction.
Electric Vehicles — $15B
EV charging infrastructure, electric vehicle adoption incentives, and clean transportation initiatives.
Water Infrastructure — $55B
Clean Water SRF, Drinking Water SRF, Lead Service Line replacement, and water system improvements.
Broadband — $65B
Broadband deployment grants, Digital Equity Act funding, and rural broadband expansion.
Support
MRCTI Infrastructure Facility
The MRCTI Infrastructure Facility is a consultative body of experts and organizations assembled to provide our cities additional capacity to credibly and competitively apply for infrastructure grants. The Facility provides high-level expertise, consulting, and financial resources to help our cities secure federal funding.
All MRCTI dues-paying member cities are eligible to participate in the facility completely free of charge. The Facility offers regional funding strategy sessions and deeper-dive services for project development.
Timeline
2025 Funding Strategy Timeline
Plan your infrastructure funding journey with MRCTI
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Q1 2025: Form Funding Task Force
Cities can form an internal task force of city staff, elected officials, and critical community stakeholders to assist in securing resources.
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Q2 2025: Unpack Options
The Task Force can begin unpacking the options using MRCTI resources and linking city needs to funding opportunities.
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Q2/3 2025: Set Strategy
Focusing on needs over projects, set a strategy for the programs your city will apply for with MRCTI assistance.
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Q2/3 2025: Submit Applications
Begin completing and submitting applications at a competitive level with MRCTI's support and expertise.
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Q3/4 2025: Gain Support
MRCTI helps your city gain additional support and navigate the federal funding process effectively.
Framework
Project Prioritization Framework
Key criteria for successful infrastructure projects
Resilience
Does the project reduce risk to natural disasters? Does it improve community recovery capabilities?
Equity & Inclusion
Does the project improve access for underserved populations? Are benefits shared across communities?
Sustainability
Does the project improve environmental conditions? Can it limit disruption and generate benefits?
Economic Competitiveness
Does it improve mobility and transportation? Does it attract private sector investment?
Innovation
Does the project use innovative approaches? Does it respond to multiple infrastructure demands?
Partnership
Does the project leverage existing partnerships? Does it create new collaborative opportunities?
Public Value
Does the project deliver multiple benefits? Does it provide value for the investment?
Impact
Does the project create lasting positive change? Does it address critical community needs?
Access Infrastructure Funding
Let MRCTI help your city navigate the federal funding process and secure critical infrastructure investments for your community.
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