Fiscal Year 2026 Type 3 Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Competitive Grant Program
DOT Federal Highway Administration
About This Grant
The purpose of the BIT3 Program is to fund the replacement or rehabilitation of county-owned bridges that are classified as Type 3 bridges[1] by the U.S. Department of Interior Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) and cross a water conveyance structure owned by USBR. Eligible applicants under the BIT3 Competitive Grant Program are counties which own a Type 3 bridge crossing a water conveyance structure owned by USBR. Projects eligible for funding are projects for the replacement or rehabilitation of bridges that: (A) are owned by a county; (B) are classified as a Type 3 bridge by USBR; (C) are eligible under the Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP) (23 United States Code (U.S.C.) 204); and (D) cross a water conveyance structure owned by USBR. The BIT3 Competitive Grant Program does not require a minimum cost share. The Federal share for BIT3 Competitive Grant Program funds shall be 100 percent of funds requested for eligible project scope. [1] Type 3 bridge means any non-USBR-owned bridge over 20 feet in length, or bridge-like structure between 6 and 20 feet in length, that crosses a USBR dam, associated facility, power facility, or land interest (Reclamation Manual Directives and Standards FAC 07-01, as updated on June 9, 2023). An associated facility means all remaining Reclamation facilities other than high- and significant-hazard potential dams. Types of associated facilities include: carriage, distribution, and drainage systems [canals]; pumping and pump-generating plants; tunnels; penstocks, siphons, and pipelines; diversion and storage dams (low-hazard potential) and regulating reservoirs; fish passage and protective facilities, including hatcheries; river channelization features; rural/municipal water systems; desalting and other water treatment plants; facilities constructed under past loan programs; and recreation facilities (Reclamation Manual Directives and Standards FAC 01-04, as updated on April 13, 2020).
Grant Summary
Fiscal Year 2026 Type 3 Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Competitive Grant Program is a DOT Federal Highway Administration grant providing $0K to $25M. Applications are due 2026-07-16 (closing in 28 days). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Eligibility
Funder did not publish eligibility criteria — confirm directly with the funder before applying.
How to Apply
$0K–$25M
2026-07-16
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Fiscal Year 2026 Type 3 Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Competitive Grant Program from DOT Federal Highway Administration, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to DOT Federal Highway Administration before the deadline.
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Fiscal Year 2026 Type 3 Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Competitive Grant Program: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Fiscal Year 2026 Type 3 Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Competitive Grant Program?
Fiscal Year 2026 Type 3 Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Competitive Grant Program is offered by DOT Federal Highway Administration and is generally open to eligible organizations. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Fiscal Year 2026 Type 3 Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Competitive Grant Program provide?
Fiscal Year 2026 Type 3 Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Competitive Grant Program provides between $1 and $25M per award from DOT Federal Highway Administration. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Fiscal Year 2026 Type 3 Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Competitive Grant Program deadline?
Applications for Fiscal Year 2026 Type 3 Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Competitive Grant Program are due 2026-07-16 (closing in 28 days). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, DOT Federal Highway Administration, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the Fiscal Year 2026 Type 3 Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Competitive Grant Program?
To apply for Fiscal Year 2026 Type 3 Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Competitive Grant Program, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from DOT Federal Highway Administration.