Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #FHWA-ADCM-26-001
FHWA ADCMS Grant Program: Incentivizing Digital Construction Technology Adoption for FY25 and FY26
Buyer
U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration
Posted
August 17, 2026
Respond By
September 17, 2026
Identifier
FHWA-ADCM-26-001
NAICS
541512, 541690, 541330
The U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), is launching the Advanced Digital Construction Management Systems (ADCMS) Competitive Grant Program for Fiscal Years 2025 and 2026. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Transportation - Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) - Office of Administration - Program Overview: - Up to $34 million in total funding available - Individual grant awards range from $1 million to $5 million - Cost-reimbursable grants to incentivize adoption of advanced digital construction management technologies - Eligible Applicants: - State Departments of Transportation (including DC and Puerto Rico) - Joint applications allowed with local governments, Tribes, and private industry (one State DOT must be lead) - Products/Services Requested: - Promotion, implementation, deployment, demonstration, and documentation of new digital technologies in construction projects - Workforce development, technology training, and best practices for digital construction management - Notable Requirements: - Minimum 20% non-Federal cost share - Domestic preference (Buy America/Build America) - Technology-agnostic: no specific OEMs or products named; innovative digital solutions sought - Focus on improving safety, reducing project delays, and enhancing workforce development - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the program is open to all relevant technology providers.
Description
The ADCMS Competitive Grant Program aims to incentivize eligible applicants, primarily State Departments of Transportation (State DOTs), to promote and implement new technology in construction projects at a program level. The program supports joint applications involving State DOTs and other entities such as local governments, Tribes, and private industry, with one State DOT serving as the lead entity. The program requires a minimum 20% non-Federal cost share and offers grants ranging from $1 million to $5 million. The total program funding is $34 million, with an expected 10 awards to be made.