# Prioritization Process Pilot Program (PPPP) Competitive Grant Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/fhwa-pppp-26-001-prioritization-process-pilot-program-pppp-competitive-grant/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/364011

> DOT Federal Highway Administration offered grants of up to $2.0 million (at least $1) to state and local governments. It expected to make about 100 awards worth $26.0 million in total. Applications closed on October 30, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | FHWA-PPPP-26-001 |
| Agency | DOT Federal Highway Administration |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | October 30, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $2.0 million |
| Award floor | $1 |
| Expected awards | 100 |
| Total funding | $26.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 20.262 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Metropolitan planning organizations (MPO) that serve a census delineated urban area with a population of over 200,000.

## What the grant funds

This NOFO will award up to $26 million total in Fiscal Years (FYs) 2025 and 2026 funding and remaining FY 2024 funding via cost reimbursable grants. The actual amount available to be awarded under this notice will be subject to the availability of funds. Under Section 11204(c)(3) of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) (Public Law 117-58), the maximum amount of a grant under the PPPP Competitive Grant Program is $2 million. The PPPP Competitive Grant Program allows for the Federal share of the prioritization project to be 100 percent.

## Questions people ask

### Is FHWA-PPPP-26-001 still open?

No. It closed on October 30, 2026.

### Who can apply for Prioritization Process Pilot Program (PPPP) Competitive Grant Program?

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

### What is the deadline for Prioritization Process Pilot Program (PPPP) Competitive Grant Program?

Closed October 30, 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 $2.0 million each. About $26.0 million in total across about 100 awards.