The Advanced Digital Construction Management Systems (ADCMS) grant is designed to help State Departments of Transportation (State DOTs) use new technology in construction projects. The goal is to improve how construction is managed and executed by using advanced digital tools.
Who it's for: This grant is primarily for State Departments of Transportation, including those in the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. They can apply alone or partner with other State DOTs, local governments, Tribes, or private industry.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a State Department of Transportation
- Failure to provide the minimum 20% non-Federal cost share
- Submitting an application without a State DOT as the lead entity in joint applications
What You May Need
- Proof of eligibility as a State DOT or partner
- Detailed project proposal showcasing new technology use
- Documentation of the 20% cost share commitment
- Partnership agreements if applying jointly
- Budget plan for the project
- Project timeline and milestones
- Evidence of past project success or experience
- Letters of support from partners or stakeholders
- Registration on Grants.gov
- Completed application forms
Cautions
- Ensure the 20% cost share is clearly documented
- The lead applicant must be a State DOT
- Review the full NOFO for detailed requirements
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are State Departments of Transportation (State DOTs), including the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. State DOTs can apply jointly with other State DOTs, local governments, Tribes, and private industry, but a State DOT must be the lead entity and grant recipient in such partnerships.
Overview
This grant is primarily for State Departments of Transportation, including those in the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. They can apply alone or partner with other State DOTs, local governments, Tribes, or private industry.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a State Department of Transportation
- Failure to provide the minimum 20% non-Federal cost share
- Submitting an application without a State DOT as the lead entity in joint applications
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to promote, implement, and demonstrate new technology in construction management at a program level. This includes deploying and showcasing advanced digital tools in construction projects.
Total Program Funding
$34,000,000
Expected Awards
10
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Aug 17, 2026
- Deadline
- Sep 16, 2026(20 days)
- Archive Date
- Oct 16, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a State DOT or partner
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Secure and document the 20% cost share
- Gather partnership agreements if applicable
- Develop a comprehensive budget plan
- Outline project timeline and milestones
- Collect evidence of past project success
- Obtain letters of support
- Register on Grants.gov
- Complete and submit application forms by the deadline