The Fiscal Year 2026 Competitive Highway Bridge Program (CHBP) offers up to $350 million in funding to help states improve bridges that are in poor condition. States with a high percentage of poor-condition bridges can receive at least $32.5 million if they apply for that amount or more. No state can get more than $55 million. States must provide a certain amount of funding themselves to qualify.
Who it's for: This grant is for state governments, especially those with many bridges in poor condition. States with more than 14% of their bridges classified as poor are prioritized for funding.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a state government
- Not having the required non-Federal cost share
- Submitting applications after the deadline
- Requesting more than $55 million
- Not meeting the $32.5 million application value if eligible for priority funding
What You May Need
- Proof of state government status
- Bridge condition reports
- Cost-sharing documentation
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Application forms
- Compliance with 23 U.S.C. § 120
- Financial statements
- Project timeline
- Environmental impact assessments
Cautions
- Funding is subject to availability
- Strict cost-sharing requirements
- Competitive application process
- Limited to state governments
- Priority given to states with many poor-condition bridges
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are unrestricted but specifically include state governments. States with more than 14% of their bridges in poor condition are prioritized and must apply for at least $32.5 million to receive that amount. No state can receive more than $55 million. Applicants must comply with cost-sharing requirements as per 23 U.S.C. § 120.
Overview
This grant is for state governments, especially those with many bridges in poor condition. States with more than 14% of their bridges classified as poor are prioritized for funding.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a state government
- Not having the required non-Federal cost share
- Submitting applications after the deadline
- Requesting more than $55 million
- Not meeting the $32.5 million application value if eligible for priority funding
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to repair or replace highway bridges that are in poor condition. This includes planning, construction, and related project costs.
Total Program Funding
$350,000,000
Expected Awards
15
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 26, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 27, 2026(30 days)
- Archive Date
- Aug 26, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify state government eligibility
- Assess bridge conditions
- Prepare cost-sharing plan
- Draft detailed project proposal
- Complete budget and financial documents
- Submit application by July 27, 2026