Prioritization Process Pilot Program (PPPP) Competitive Grant Program
Open. Closes October 30, 2026, 8 days from October 22, 2026, as posted on Grants.gov. Posted by DOT Federal Highway Administration , opportunity number FHWA-PPPP-26-001.
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Notice facts
| Agency | DOT Federal Highway Administration |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | FHWA-PPPP-26-001 |
| Assistance listing | 20.262 |
| Funding instrument | Grant |
| Category | Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), Transportation |
| Posted | September 30, 2026 |
| Closes | October 30, 2026 From the notice: Application Due Date: 10/30/2026 at 11:59 PM ET. FHWA anticipates announcing selections under this NOFO in the March 2027. |
| Award range | $1 to $2,000,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 100 |
| Total program funding | $26,000,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching | Not required, per the notice |
| Applicant types listed | State governments Others (see the notice's eligibility text) |
| Additional eligibility information | From the notice: Metropolitan planning organizations (MPO) that serve a census delineated urban area with a population of over 200,000. |
| Where to apply | Check the notice for where and how to submit. |
As posted on Grants.gov, checked October 21, 2026. CedarGrant lists what the notice states; it does not judge whether an organization is eligible. The official notice and its modifications control.
Summary from the notice
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.
Official notice and documents
- FHWA-PPPP-26-001.pdf (Full Announcement)
- FY 2025 and 2026 PPPP Application Template.docx (Full Announcement)
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