Closed · 693JJ322NF00008 · CFDA 20.205 · Discretionary

2022 NATIONAL SCENIC BYWAYS PROGRAM

Federal grant opportunity posted by DOT Federal Highway Administration, cataloged on Grants.gov.

Varies
Award range
Closed
Status
June 20, 2022
Close date
50
Expected awards

The verdict

2022 NATIONAL SCENIC BYWAYS PROGRAM is a closed discretionary listing from DOT Federal Highway Administration that offered Varies by applicant across 50 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

Varies
award range
Closed
application status
50
expected awards
20.205
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - 2022 NATIONAL SCENIC BYWAYS PROGRAM - is cataloged under number 693JJ322NF00008 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 20.205, posted by DOT Federal Highway Administration. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on March 16, 2022 and last updated on May 26, 2022. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is Varies by applicant. The agency has projected $22.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 50 awards. If the agency funds the expected 50 awards from the $22.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $440,000. Cost sharing or matching funds are required, meaning applicants must contribute a portion of the project budget from non-federal sources, factor this into your financial plan before drafting the proposal. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on June 20, 2022. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

Varies by applicant

Close Date

June 20, 2022

Posted

March 16, 2022

Est. Total Funding

$22,000,000

Expected Awards

50

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Cost Sharing

Required

Description

This notice announces a funding opportunity and requests grant applications for FHWA’s National Scenic Byways Program (NSBP) as provided by the Department of Transportation Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260) and the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022. Established in Title 23, Section 162 of the United States Code (U.S.C.), the NSBP is a grass-roots collaborative effort to help recognize, preserve, and enhance selected roads throughout the United States. Per 23 U.S.C. 162(b), grants and technical assistance are available to State departments of transportation (State DOT) or Indian Tribes to implement eligible projects on highways designated as National Scenic Byways, All-American Roads (collectively America's Byways®), State scenic byways, or Indian Tribe scenic byways; and plan, design, and develop a State or Indian Tribe scenic byway program. This grant opportunity will result in the distribution of up to $22 million that are currently available. If additional funding is provided for the NSBP during FY 2022, FHWA intends to use those funds for projects selected to receive a grant under this NOFO. This notice identifies selection criteria, application requirements, and technical assistance during the grant solicitation period for this one-time solicitation. The FHWA will distribute these funds, as described in this notice, on a competitive basis in a manner consistent with the selection criteria. For the 2022 NSBP grants, FHWA seeks projects that meet the statutory eligibility and advance one or more of the four goals: (1) Safety; (2) Equity and Accessibility; (3) Economic Strength; and (4) Climate and Sustainability.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

Rick Murray Agreement Officer Phone 202-366-4250

Key Dates

Posted March 16, 2022
Close Date June 20, 2022
Last Updated May 26, 2022

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "2022 NATIONAL SCENIC BYWAYS PROGRAM", offered by DOT Federal Highway Administration. It is associated with CFDA program 20.205. This notice announces a funding opportunity and requests grant applications for FHWA’s National Scenic Byways Program (NSBP) as provided by the Department of Transportation Appropriations Act, 2021 (P...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on June 20, 2022. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Varies by applicant. Total estimated funding: $22,000,000. Expected number of awards: 50.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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