Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #FHWA-NSFT-24-001
Grant funding for nationally significant Federal lands and Tribal transportation projects (FY 2024-2026)
Buyer
Federal Highway Administration
Posted
June 02, 2026
Respond By
July 16, 2026
Identifier
FHWA-NSFT-24-001
NAICS
237310
This opportunity from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) supports major transportation projects on Federal and Tribal lands. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) - Eligible Applicants: - Federally recognized Native American tribal governments - Federal Land Management Agencies (FLMAs) - States, counties, or local governments sponsored by an FLMA or Tribal government - Funding Details: - Up to $165 million available for fiscal years 2024-2026 - Awards expected up to $30 million each; approximately 10 grants anticipated - 50% of funds allocated to Tribal transportation facilities - 50% allocated to Federal lands transportation facilities and Federal lands access transportation facilities - At least one award per year must go to a National Park Service project serving three million annual visitors - Products/Services Requested: - Construction, reconstruction, or rehabilitation of transportation facilities (highways, roads, bridges, trails, transit systems) on Federal or Tribal lands - Unique Requirements: - Sponsorship letters required for state, county, or local government applicants - Compliance with DOT Orders 2100.7 (economic analysis) and 2100.9 (nondiscrimination) - Place of Performance: - Projects must be located on or provide access to Federal or Tribal lands - FHWA is the contracting office
Description
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) will award up to $165 million in funding for fiscal years 2024 through 2026 to support nationally significant Federal lands and Tribal transportation projects. The program aims to fund projects that construct, reconstruct, or rehabilitate transportation facilities on Federal or Tribal lands, with a statutory requirement that 50% of funds be used for Tribal transportation facilities and 50% for Federal lands transportation facilities. Eligible applicants include federally recognized Native American tribal governments, Federal Land Management Agencies, and states, counties, or local governments sponsored by an FLMA or Tribal government. There is no minimum or maximum award amount, but awards are expected to range up to $30 million each, with approximately 10 awards anticipated. Applications must be submitted by July 16, 2026.