Closed 693JJ323NF00019 CFDA 20.205 Discretionary

Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 – 2026 Bridge Investment Program, Large Bridge Project Grants

Posted by DOT Federal Highway Administration

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement — Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 – 2026 Bridge Investment Program, Large Bridge Project Grants — is cataloged under number 693JJ323NF00019 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 September 27, 2023 and last updated on June 2, 2025. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $50,000,000 -- $3,000,000,000. The agency has projected $9.6 billion in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 50 awards. If the agency funds the expected 50 awards from the $9.6 billion estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $192.4 million. 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 August 1, 2025. 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.

Award Range

$50,000,000 -- $3,000,000,000

Close Date

August 1, 2025

FY 2023 and FY 2024 funds, applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. EST on 12/04/23. FY 2025 funds, applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. EDT on 08/01/24. FY 2026 funds, applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. EDT on 08/01/25. See amended NOFO for instructions.

Posted

September 27, 2023

Est. Total Funding

$9,620,100,000

Expected Awards

50

Instrument

Grant

Cost Sharing

Required

Description

The purpose of this notice is to solicit applications for Large Bridge Project grants (a project with total eligible costs greater than $100 million) for awards under the Bridge Investment Program (BIP). This notice establishes a “rolling application” process for Large Bridge Project applications by providing the schedule, requirements, and selection process for such projects for the remaining available amounts of BIP funding provided by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) for FY 2023 through FY 2026, which total up to $9.62 billion (see section B.1 for details for funds available for each fiscal year). The FHWA will solicit applications for the other two BIP project categories in a subsequent NOFO: (1) Planning and (2) Bridge Project (a project with total eligible costs not greater than $100 million). This Amendment No. 2 amends the NOFO announcement first published on September 27, 2023. This amended NOFO among other things aligns the NOFO with current Administration and Department policies and priorities, provides a process for FY 2025 cycle applications to amend their applications, and other updates. A redline version of the amended NOFO that identifies changes is provided in addition to the clean version. Eligible applicants shall submit new applications that are responsive to this NOFO for consideration by August 1, 2025. Applicants currently under consideration for a submission prior to August 1, 2024, will be notified of the amendment process, as detailed in the NOFO Amendment No. 2. See Related Document section for copy of amended NOFO.

Eligibility

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Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Agency Contact

Veronica Jacobson <br/>Agreement Specialist <br/>Office of Acquisition and Grants Management <br/>Federal Highway Administration <br/>U.S. Department of Transportation <br/>12300 West Dakota Avenue, #180 <br/>Lakewood, CO 80228

Key Dates

Posted September 27, 2023
Close Date August 1, 2025
Archive Date November 1, 2025
Last Updated June 2, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 – 2026 Bridge Investment Program, Large Bridge Project Grants", offered by DOT Federal Highway Administration. It is associated with CFDA program 20.205. The purpose of this notice is to solicit applications for Large Bridge Project grants (a project with total eligible costs greater than $100 million) for awards under the Bridge Investment Program (BI...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on August 1, 2025. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $50,000,000 -- $3,000,000,000. Total estimated funding: $9,620,100,000. 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.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from Grants.gov and SAM.gov and is for informational purposes only. Opportunity details, deadlines, and eligibility requirements change frequently. Always verify current information directly on Grants.gov before applying. PlainGrants is not affiliated with any federal agency.

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