Get Answers to Your Questions on Iija

California Transportation (Caltrans) fields questions from California residents, travelers, business owners, and media personnel on a regular basis.

From available programs and funding opportunities to general inquiries, we’ve compiled the most frequently asked questions to help you understand what IIJA means for you.

What is the difference between the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL)?

What is IIJA or BIL?

How will IIJA funds be distributed?

What's the difference between Fiscal Year (FY) and Federal Fiscal Year (FFY)?

How is IIJA financed?

What's the difference between formula grants and competitive grants?

How much IIJA funding will California receive?

How do I find out about IIJA grant opportunities?

What are Congressionally Directed Spending Items (also referred to as earmarks)?

How do I submit a request for my project to be considered for a Congressionally-Directed Spending Item?

What IIJA funding is available, and who can I contact?

What transit programs are available under the IIJA?

What grants are available for airports?

Does the IIJA include funding for rail projects?

Does the IIJA include funding to help rural communities?

What amount of IIJA funds are truly flexible and are not allocated to on bucket or program?

What can IIJA flexible surface transportation funds be used for? Can they be used for aviation and fiber optic/broadband projects?

Resources

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IIJA Resources