This grant program, run by the Federal Highway Administration, offers up to $165 million from 2024 to 2026 to fund significant transportation projects on Tribal and Federal lands. Half of the funds are reserved for Tribal transportation projects, and the other half for Federal lands projects, including at least one project in a National Park with high visitor numbers. There's no set minimum or maximum award amount, but projects can receive between $1 and $30 million.
Who it's for: This grant is for entities interested in developing transportation projects on Tribal lands or Federal lands. It is open to private institutions of higher education and other unrestricted entities, which means a wide variety of organizations can apply.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Projects not located on Tribal or Federal lands
- Applications not meeting cost-sharing requirements
- Entities not fitting the eligible applicant types
- Incomplete applications
- Projects not aligned with the FAST Act requirements
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Proof of eligibility
- Cost-sharing plan
- Budget outline
- Project timeline
- Environmental impact assessment
- Letters of support or partnership agreements
- Registration with federal grant systems
- Previous project performance data
Cautions
- Funding is subject to availability and may be reduced
- Strict adherence to the FAST Act requirements is necessary
- Cost-sharing is required
- Ensure project location meets eligibility criteria
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include private institutions of higher education and other unrestricted entities. This means a wide range of organizations can apply, provided they have projects on Tribal transportation facilities or Federal lands transportation facilities. The program specifically requires that 50% of the funds go to Tribal projects and the other 50% to Federal lands projects, with at least one project annually in a National Park with over three million visitors.
Overview
This grant is for entities interested in developing transportation projects on Tribal lands or Federal lands. It is open to private institutions of higher education and other unrestricted entities, which means a wide variety of organizations can apply.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Projects not located on Tribal or Federal lands
- Applications not meeting cost-sharing requirements
- Entities not fitting the eligible applicant types
- Incomplete applications
- Projects not aligned with the FAST Act requirements
Use of Funds
Funds can be used for the development and improvement of transportation facilities on Tribal and Federal lands. This includes planning, construction, and enhancement of roads, bridges, and other transportation infrastructure.
Total Program Funding
$165,000,000
Expected Awards
10
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 2, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 16, 2026(33 days)
- Archive Date
- Aug 15, 2026
Application Checklist
- Register with federal grant systems
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Develop a cost-sharing plan
- Gather letters of support
- Complete an environmental impact assessment
- Submit proof of eligibility
- Ensure project aligns with FAST Act requirements
- Submit application by the deadline