Prioritization Process Pilot Program (PPPP) Competitive Grant Program
DOT Federal Highway Administration · Opportunity number FHWA-PPPP-26-001
Details summarized from the official notice as of Oct 16, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.
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Key facts
| Opportunity number | FHWA-PPPP-26-001 |
|---|---|
| Agency | DOT Federal Highway Administration Department of Transportation |
| Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA) | 20.262 |
| Posted | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Deadline | Oct 30, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $2,000,000 |
| Award floor | $1 |
| Expected number of awards | 100 |
| Estimated total program funding | $26,000,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching required | No |
| Funding type | Grant |
| Category | Infrastructure investment and jobs act |
| Last updated here | Oct 16, 2026 |
Summary from the notice
Who can apply
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:
- State governments
- Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)
Who should take a closer look
- State governments
Not listed as eligible
- Small businesses
- Nonprofits
- Colleges and universities
- Local governments
- Tribal governments and organizations
- Larger for-profit companies
- Individuals
Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.
Eligibility details from the notice
Metropolitan planning organizations (MPO) that serve a census delineated urban area with a population of over 200,000.
Registrations you will likely need
Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.
- SAM.gov registration for your organization, which also gives you a Unique Entity ID (UEI). Registration is free.
- A Login.gov account, which Grants.gov uses for sign-in.
- A Grants.gov applicant registration linked to your organization's UEI.
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