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--------- AMENDMENT 1 SYNOPSIS - POSTED 5/21/2026 ---------- This Amendment No. 1 amends the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 and 2024 National Scenic Byways Program (NSBP) NOFO announcement first published on September 17, 2024. This amended NOFO among other things amends the NOFO to align with the current Administration’s priorities and policies and provides an opportunity for prior applicants to update their applications in response to requested changes in the amendment. A redline version of the amended NOFO that identifies changes is provided in addition to the clean version. Applicants who applied for funding under the FY 2023-2024 NSBP NOFO in accordance with original NOFO requirements prior to the December 16, 2024 deadline will have up to 21 days from the posted date of Amendment No. 1 to retain, amend, or withdraw their original application. If no response is received by the deadline date, FHWA will retain and consider the previously submitted application under the amended NOFO criteria. Applicants are highly encouraged to review Amendment No. 1 in its entirety. Section E, Application Review Information, provides information on the application evaluation process. If amending the original NSBP application, the applicant does not need to resubmit a complete application. A package with amended material addressing the amended sections in the NOFO would suffice. Applicants who applied under the FY 2023-2024 NSBP NOFO should send their response and the amended application (as applicable), to scenicbyways@dot.gov, with a copy to Bronwen.Keiner@dot.gov and Edward.Starks@dot.gov by June 11, 2026, 11:59:59 PM ET. If no response is received by the deadline date, FHWA will retain and consider the previously submitted application. See Related Document section for copy of amended NOFO. NOTE: Please refer to the "Related documents" tab for the full text of the NOFO. It is incumbent on interested applicants to fully review the NOFO document, as amended, and understand program and submission requirements. --------- BASE NOFO SYNOPSIS - POSTED 9/17/2024 - SUPERSEDED BY AMENDMENT 1 ---------- FHWA is accepting applications for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024 National Scenic Byways Program. SUMMARY OVERVIEW OF KEY INFORMATION: This grant opportunity will result in the award of up to $26.95 million of FY 2023 and FY 2024 funds in grants to States and federally recognized Tribes to implement eligible projects on highways designated as National Scenic Byways, All-American Roads (collectively America's Byways®), State scenic byways, or Indian Tribe scenic byways; and plan, design, and develop a State or Indian Tribe scenic byway program. The purpose of the NSBP is to help recognize, preserve, and enhance selected roads throughout the United States. The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, enacted on December 29, 2022, appropriated $20 million, and the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, enacted on March 8, 2024, appropriated an additional $7.5 million in Highway Infrastructure Program funds for the NSBP under 23 U.S.C. 162. Section 162 provides that grants and technical assistance be made available to State DOTs or Indian Tribes to (a) implement eligible projects on highways designated as National Scenic Byways, All-American Roads (collectively America's Byways®), State scenic byways, or Indian Tribe scenic byways; and (b) plan, design, and develop a State or Indian Tribe scenic byway program. Eligible projects include access to recreation, byway facilities, construction, corridor management plans, highway improvements, interpretive information, marketing programs, resource protection, safety improvements, State and Indian Tribe scenic byway programs, and tourist information. Eligible projects are listed at 23 U.S.C. 162(c). AWARD SIZE: There is no minimum or maximum award size. FHWA anticipates awarding between 30-40 grants. COST SHARING: The Federal share of the cost of carrying out a project under this section shall be 80 percent, except that, in the case of any scenic byway project along a public road that provides access to or within Federal or Indian land, a Federal Land Management Agency (FLMA) may use funds authorized for use by the agency as the non-Federal share.” The phrase “80 percent” means up to 80 percent of total eligible project costs. APPLICATION SUBMISSION METHOD: Applications must be submitted through Grants.gov by Monday, December 16, 2024 at 11:59PM (Eastern). NOFO INFORMATIONAL WEBINAR: FHWA plans to conduct outreach regarding the NSBP in the form of a virtual meeting on Thursday, October 10, 2024, (3:00pm-4:30pm Eastern Time).
Funding Opportunity Number: 693JJ324NF00029. Assistance Listing: 20.205. Funding Instrument: G. Category: T. Award Amount: Up to $27M per award.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants: State governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification). Eligible applicants for the NSBP competitive grants are (1) States and (2) Indian Tribes (23 U.S.C. 162(b)(1)). For the purpose of this program and as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304), Indian Tribe means any Indian Tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including any Alaska Native village or regional or village corporation as defined in or established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (85 Stat. 688) (43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), which is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians (49 U.S.C. 6703(a)(2)). Other entities may partner with a State DOT or Tribal government to apply, but the eligible applicant (i.e., recipient) must be a State DOT or Indian Tribe. Cost sharing or matching funds are required. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $27M per award. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was June 11, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Yes — Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024 National Scenic Byways Program is offered by DOT Federal Highway Administration and this listing comes from Grants.gov, an official U.S. federal source. Federal applications generally require registrations (for example SAM.gov or an agency submission portal), so allow extra lead time.
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Research to Support FHWA's Office of Infrastructure Research and Development: Issued Call 3.0 is sponsored by DOT Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) solicits solutions to support the strategic objectives of the Office of Infrastructure Research and Development and the tactical needs of infrastructure program areas. This is an open BAA with annual calls for concept papers.
The ATTAIN Competitive Grant Program will provide funding to deploy, install, and operate advanced transportation technologies to improve safety, mobility, efficiency, system performance, intermodal connectivity, and infrastructure return on investment. Eligible applicants for ATTAIN Competitive Grant Program funds are: • State or local governments; • transit agencies; • metropolitan planning organizations; • other political subdivisions of a State or local government (such as publicly owned toll or port authorities); • multijurisdictional groups; or • consortiums of research institutions or academic institutions. ATTAIN requires a minimum non-Federal cost share of 20 percent. Applications that do not provide at least the minimum non-Federal cost share will be classified as ineligible. Funding Opportunity Number: FHWA-ATTI-26-001. Assistance Listing: 20.226. Funding Instrument: G. Category: IIJ,T. Award Amount: Up to $12M per award.
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