At a glance
Moderate Complexity
The Roadside Pollinators Program (RPP) is a federal grant aimed at supporting projects that help pollinators like bees and butterflies along roadsides and highways. The program provides funding to state transportation departments, Indian Tribes, and federal land management agencies to implement or improve pollinator-friendly practices. The grant covers 100% of the project costs, with a maximum award of $150,000.
Who it's for: This grant is for State Departments of Transportation, Indian Tribes, and Federal Land Management Agencies that have existing plans to support pollinators along roadsides and highways eligible for federal aid.
More details
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not a State Department of Transportation, Indian Tribe, or Federal Land Management Agency
- Lack of an existing pollinator-friendly practices plan
- Application not submitted by the deadline
- Non-compliance with the requirements outlined in Section B and D of the NOFO
What You May Need
- Existing pollinator-friendly practices plan
- Completed application as described in Section D of the NOFO
- Access to the full NOFO for detailed requirements
- Documentation of eligibility for federal aid routes
- Registration with federal grant systems (e.g., SAM.gov)
Cautions
- Funds must be obligated by specific deadlines (September 30, 2026 for FY 2023 funds and September 30, 2029 for FY 2026 funds)
- Expenditure deadlines are September 30, 2031 for FY 2023 funds and September 30, 2034 for FY 2026 funds