FY25 and FY26 Advanced Digital Construction Management Systems (ADCMS)
This grant funds State DOTs and partners to adopt and demonstrate advanced digital construction technologies, requiring a 20% non-federal cost share for eligible projects.
Funder: DOT Federal Highway Administration
Due Dates: September 16, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $1M–$5M per award | Up to $34M total program funding | 1–4 year project duration
Summary: Supports adoption and demonstration of new digital construction management technologies by State DOTs to improve efficiency, safety, and project delivery in transportation infrastructure.
Key Information: 20% non-federal cost share required; only State DOTs (including DC and Puerto Rico) may lead applications.
Description
This program funds State Departments of Transportation (DOTs) to implement, deploy, and demonstrate advanced digital construction management systems (ADCMS) at the program level. The goal is to accelerate the use of integrated digital tools in infrastructure projects—improving productivity, interoperability, safety, and transparency while reducing delays and costs. Projects may involve partnerships with other State DOTs, local governments, Tribes, and private industry, but a State DOT must serve as the lead applicant and grant recipient.
ADCMS initiatives may include digital project management, paperless workflows, digital twins, real-time construction monitoring, workforce technology training, and other innovations that modernize highway construction and management. The program aligns with federal priorities for efficient, resilient, and safe transportation infrastructure.
