Fiscal Years 2024 Through 2026 Nationally Significant Federal Lands and Tribal Projects Competitive Grant Program
This grant offers up to $165 million from 2024–2026 for major projects on Tribal and Federal lands, with specific funds reserved for Tribal facilities and high-visitor National Park units.
Funder: DOT Federal Highway Administration
Due Dates: July 16, 2026: Full application submission deadline
Funding Amounts: Up to $165 million total; typical awards expected up to $30 million; minimum total project cost $12.5 million; 1–4 year period of performance.
Summary: Supports construction, reconstruction, or rehabilitation of nationally significant transportation projects on Federal or Tribal lands.
Key Information: 50% of funds must be used for Tribal transportation facilities; 50% for Federal lands and access transportation facilities.
Description
This program, administered by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), provides competitive funding for projects of national significance that construct, reconstruct, or rehabilitate transportation facilities located on, adjacent to, or providing access to Federal or Tribal lands. The program aims to improve critical transportation infrastructure, promote economic competitiveness, and support quality of life and safety across the United States. At least half of the available funds each year are reserved for projects on Tribal transportation facilities, with the remaining funds dedicated to Federal lands and access transportation facilities. Additionally, at least one project per year must be awarded to a National Park System unit with three million or more annual visitors.
