# Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024 National Scenic Byways Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/693jj324nf00029-fiscal-year-fy-2023-2024-national-scenic-byways/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/356324

> DOT Federal Highway Administration offered grants of up to $27.0 million to state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 40 awards. Applications closed on June 11, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | 693JJ324NF00029 |
| Agency | DOT Federal Highway Administration |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | June 11, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $27.0 million |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 40 |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 20.205 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Eligible applicants for the NSBP competitive grants are (1) States and (2) Indian Tribes (23 U.S.C. 162(b)(1)). For the purpose of this program and as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304), Indian Tribe means any Indian Tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including any Alaska Native village or regional or village corporation as defined in or established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (85 Stat. 688) (43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), which is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians (49 U.S.C. 6703(a)(2)). Other entities may partner with a State DOT or Tribal government to apply, but the eligible applicant (i.e., recipient) must be a State DOT or Indian Tribe.

## What the grant funds

--------- AMENDMENT 1 SYNOPSIS - POSTED 5/21/2026 ---------- This Amendment No. 1 amends the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 and 2024 National Scenic Byways Program (NSBP) NOFO announcement first published on September 17, 2024. This amended NOFO among other things amends the NOFO to align with the current Administration’s priorities and policies and provides an opportunity for prior applicants to update their applications in response to requested changes in the amendment. A redline version of the amended NOFO that identifies changes is provided in addition to the clean version. Applicants who applied for funding under the FY 2023-2024 NSBP NOFO in accordance with original NOFO requirements prior to the December 16, 2024 deadline will have up to 21 days from the posted date of Amendment No. 1 to retain, amend, or withdraw their original application. If no response is received by the deadline date, FHWA will retain and consider the previously submitted application under the amended NOFO criteria. Applicants are highly encouraged to review Amendment No. 1 in its entirety. Section E, Application Review Information, provides information on the application evaluation process. If amending the original NSBP application, the applicant does not need to resubmit a complete application. A package with amended material addressing the amended sections in the NOFO would suffice. Applicants who applied under the FY 2023-2024 NSBP NOFO should send their response and the amended application (as applicable), to scenicbyways@dot.gov, with a copy to Bronwen. Keiner@dot.gov and Edward. Starks@dot.gov by June 11, 2026, 11:59:59 PM ET. If no response is received by the deadline date, FHWA will retain and consider the previously submitted application. See Related Document section for copy of amended NOFO. NOTE: Please refer to the "Related documents" tab for the full text of the NOFO. It is incumbent on interested applicants to fully review the NOFO document, as amended, and understand program and submission requirements. --------- BASE NOFO SYNOPSIS - POSTED 9/17/2024 - SUPERSEDED BY AMENDMENT 1 ---------- FHWA is accepting applications for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024 National Scenic Byways Program.

## Questions people ask

### Is 693JJ324NF00029 still open?

No. It closed on June 11, 2026.

### Who can apply for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024 National Scenic Byways Program?

DOT Federal Highway Administration accepted applications from state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024 National Scenic Byways Program?

Closed June 11, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $27.0 million each.

### Who has won Highway Planning and Construction grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Texas Department of Transportation, Department of Transportation California, State of Florida Department of Transportation. The program made 202,903 awards worth $304 billion in that time.