Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024 National Scenic Byways Program
This grant provides up to $26.95 million for states and tribes to support, enhance, and preserve scenic byways, with updated application criteria and deadlines following a recent amendment.
Funder: DOT Federal Highway Administration
Due Dates: December 16, 2024 (original full application) | June 11, 2026 (amendment/response for prior applicants)
Funding Amounts: Up to $26.95 million total for FY23–24; 30–40 grants anticipated; no minimum or maximum award size; up to 80% federal share.
Summary: Supports projects that recognize, preserve, and enhance designated scenic byways through planning, construction, safety, and related activities.
Key Information: Only applicants who submitted by Dec 16, 2024 may amend or withdraw; no new applications accepted for this round.
Description
This funding opportunity, administered by the DOT Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), provides competitive grants to States and federally recognized Indian Tribes for projects that recognize, preserve, and enhance designated scenic byways. Eligible projects include planning, design, construction, safety improvements, resource protection, interpretive facilities, marketing, and more on highways designated as National Scenic Byways, All-American Roads, State scenic byways, or Indian Tribe scenic byways. The program aims to enhance the scenic, historical, recreational, cultural, natural, and archaeological qualities of these corridors, supporting local economies and communities.
