The manual, templates and resources on this page were created to help registered state basic agencies (RSBAs) with the administration of Build America, Buy America (BABA) preference requirements for ARC-funded construction projects. Who should read this?This document is a working tool for RSBA staff to…

What is BABA?  The Build America, Buy America Act, part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (2021). It requires that iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials used in federally funded infrastructure projects be produced in the United States, unless a waiver applies.  Does BABA apply to…

The manual, templates and resources on this page were created to help current and prospective grantees comply with Build America, Buy America (BABA) preference requirements on ARC-funded construction projects.   Step 1: Review the Checklist Are you planning a construction project? Or are you a current grantee with an RSBA-administered construction project? Review the checklist that best suits your situation; it will help you navigate…

ARC is responsible for processing and approving all Build America, Buy America (BABA) waiver requests relating to ARC Financial Assistance, including waivers requested by recipients and on behalf of subrecipients. Every waiver must be reviewed by the Made in America Office. To the greatest extent practicable, waivers should…

The Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) is a federal law to help strengthen American manufacturing and build stronger domestic supply chains. It says that when the federal government helps pay for a public infrastructure project, the iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials built into that project must…

This video series introduces prospective grant applicants to ARC’s budget and match requirements. It also defines ARC’s required match rates and gives guidance on budget and match documentation for both construction and non-construction project applications. Additional Resources Match Requirements for ARC Grants County Economic Status Designations…

This document is designed to provide additional context for ARC’s Policy for the Development of the Travel and Tourism Industry as it applies to applicants interested in pursuing ARC funding for infrastructure tourism projects (those that include construction). This policy is pursuant to section 6.5 of ARC Code…

This guide serves as a compilation of the various laws, regulations, and other terms and conditions applicable to ARC grants. Grant recipients and subrecipients will especially find this useful as a primer for the management of federal grants. Applicants may also find this guide useful when applying for an…

DISCLAIMER: This tool is made available to provide prospective applicants an initial reference to calculate match requirements. The use of this tool is at the applicant’s sole discretion and it does not bind ARC to award a grant nor to award a grant at the levels expected from…

This page will guide you through the process of developing performance measures for your proposed activity.

ARC requires all applicants to include a workplan as part of their final application package (as noted in both construction and non-construction application checklists under “project description”). This template offers applicants a tool that can be downloaded and used to complete this application requirement.

ARC investments commonly fall into the project types below. These documents can help prospective applicants develop strong, competitive proposals for their specific project area. Each also highlights pertinent information including project examples, key investment principles, project considerations, and links to additional resources.  This material supplements other applicant resources for non-construction…

This form outlines conditions and general provisions that apply to ARC grants. Not all are applicable to non-construction projects, however this form is required for all grant applications. Memorandum of Understanding for ARC Projects – pdf 55 KB…

The domestic content requirements of the Buy America Preference deriving from of the Build America, Buy America Act (“BABA”) apply broadly to ARC-funded infrastructure projects. These requirements apply to projects involving the construction, alteration, maintenance, or repair of infrastructure in sectors, including but not limited to transportation, water…

This template can be used to develop a budget narrative for both new ARC grant applications and requests for budget revisions once a project is under contract.