FHWA-PPPP-26-001: Prioritization Process Pilot Program (PPPP) Competitive Grant Program
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of DOT Federal Highway Administration notices from 2026.
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.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed September 30, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$2.0 million
- Award floor$1
- Total funding$26.0 million
- Expected awards100
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | September 30, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | October 30, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | November 29, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to state and local governments.
- 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.
Is this a realistic fit?
- No cost sharing or match is required.
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.
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
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.
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