This page provides more information for eligible states, territories, and freely associated states about the process of and best practices for submitting Grant and Program Plans proposing how Capital Projects Fund grant funding will be used. Applicants should refer to the Capital Projects Fund Guidance for States, Territories, and Freely Associated States for further clarification.
Tribal governments should refer to the Capital Projects Fund for Tribal Governments page for additional information about applying for CPF funding.
This page provides more information for eligible states, territories, and freely associated states about the process of and best practices for submitting Grant and Program Plans proposing how Capital Projects Fund grant funding will be used. Applicants should refer to the Capital Projects Fund Guidance for States, Territories, and Freely Associated States for further clarification.
INDICATING USES OF FUNDS
After an application has been submitted, reviewed, and approved by Treasury, states, territories, and freely associated states will submit a Grant Plan and at least one Program Plan via the Treasury Submission Portal. Grant Plans will be used by Treasury to assess proposed uses of funds for alignment with Capital Projects Fund objectives and requirements.
Grant Plans and all Program Plans must be submitted no later than September 24, 2022. More information about submitting the Grant Plan and Program Plan(s) can be found in Section II of the Capital Projects Fund Guidance for States, Territories, and Freely Associated States.
Tribal governments should not submit a separate Grant Plan or Program Plan.
Grant Plan
To assist states, territories, and freely associated states in preparing to submit the Grant Plan and any Program Plans, Treasury has provided a Sample Grant Plan PDF showing the information that is required on the Treasury Submission Portal. Grant Plans will not be accepted via email.
Program Plan
States, territories, and freely associated states must also submit at least one Program Plan indicating the proposed use of funds. Program Plans must be uploaded and submitted via the Treasury Submission Portal. Program Plans will not be accepted via email.
Treasury has developed a Program Plan questionnaire for each use type outlined in the Capital Projects Fund Guidance.
- Broadband Infrastructure Program Plan template
- Digital Connectivity Technology Program Plan template
- Multi-Purpose Community Facility Program Plan template
- Case-by-Case Review Program Plan template
SUBMISSION PORTAL
States, territories, and freely associated states that have executed a Grant Agreement with Treasury may submit CPF Grant and Program Plans through the Capital Projects Fund Application Portal.
Accessing the Treasury Submission Portal to apply for the Capital Projects Fund requires an ID.me account. Please note that the online portal link will direct you to the ID.me verification website. The individual(s) filling out the application must be registered with ID.me. If you have previously registered with ID.me, use your current email and password. If you have not used ID.me before, you are required to create an ID.me account first and after your account has been created and verified, you will be redirected to Treasury’s State, Local, and Tribal Support Portal to apply.
If you need additional assistance, please review Treasury’s ID.me instructional guide, visit the ID.me Support website for accessing Treasury where you can receive technical support, or reach out to the Capital Projects Fund program at CapitalProjectsFund@treasury.gov.
RESOURCES FOR STATES, TERRITORIES, AND FREELY ASSOCIATED STATES
Informational Webinars
Treasury plans to host webinars to provide additional information about the Capital Projects Fund for eligible applicants. Materials from the webinars will be posted to this website after the sessions.
| Webinar Topic and Audience | Materials | Recording |
|---|---|---|
| CPF Overview for States, Territories & Freely Associated States (Hosted on September 30, 2021) | September 30 Webinar Slides | September 30 Webinar Recording |
| Grant Plan Preparation and Best Practices for States, Territories, & Freely Associated States (Hosted on February 10, 2022) | February 10 Webinar Slides | February 10 Webinar Recording |
| First State Awards and Best Practices (Hosted June 21, 2022) | June 21 Webinar Slides | June 21 Webinar Recording |
Applicants should continue to check this website for additional webinar opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Treasury has published Frequently Asked Questions that Recipients may reference as they move through the Capital Projects Fund grant process. Treasury will update the FAQ document periodically and will publish the most recent version to this website. Additional questions can be submitted to CapitalProjectsFund@treasury.gov.
The FAQ resource was last updated in April 2022.
Capital Projects Fund Best Practices Guide
Treasury has developed a Best Practices Guide that provides a brief overview of the CPF Grant and Program Plan submission process and identifies several best practices for recipients. Recipients are encouraged to reference the Best Practices Guide while completing their Grant Plan and Program Plan(s). You may also consult the Capital Projects Fund Awards Made to States, Territories, and Freely Associated States, to date.
Environmental Checklist
Treasury has developed a Capital Projects Fund Environmental Checklist that Recipients may use to assist in planning for and carrying out projects funded by the Capital Projects Fund. Please review the checklist for more information. Recipients are not required to submit this checklist to Treasury.
For questions about the Capital Projects Fund application, for technical support regarding the submission portal, or general questions about the Capital Projects Fund program, please e-mail CapitalProjectsFund@treasury.gov