Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Competitive Highway Bridge Program (CHBP)
About This Grant
This NOFO will award up to $350 million in FY 2026 funding via cost reimbursable grants. The actual amount available to be awarded under this notice will be subject to the availability of funds. Eligible States (See Additional Eligibility information below) with greater than 14 percent of total bridges classified in poor condition are to receive no less than $32.5 million, provided the State submits eligible application(s) with a total value that meets or exceeds $32.5 million. There is no minimum award amount for States that do not meet this condition. No State shall be awarded more than $55 million. Under FY 2026 CHBP, the Federal share of the cost is in accordance with 23 United States Code (U.S.C.) 120. See Section B for more details. Applicants that do not provide at least the minimum non-Federal cost share will be classified as ineligible.
Grant Summary
Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Competitive Highway Bridge Program (CHBP) is a DOT Federal Highway Administration grant providing up to $55M for municipality. Applications are due 2026-07-27 (closing in 21 days). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
Eligibility
How to Apply
Up to $55M
2026-07-27
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Competitive Highway Bridge Program (CHBP) 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 (FY) 2026 Competitive Highway Bridge Program (CHBP): Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Competitive Highway Bridge Program (CHBP)?
Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Competitive Highway Bridge Program (CHBP) is offered by DOT Federal Highway Administration and is generally open to municipality. 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 (FY) 2026 Competitive Highway Bridge Program (CHBP) provide?
Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Competitive Highway Bridge Program (CHBP) provides up to $55M 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 (FY) 2026 Competitive Highway Bridge Program (CHBP) deadline?
Applications for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Competitive Highway Bridge Program (CHBP) are due 2026-07-27 (closing in 21 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 (FY) 2026 Competitive Highway Bridge Program (CHBP)?
To apply for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Competitive Highway Bridge Program (CHBP), 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.