Open · FHWA-ATTI-26-001 · CFDA 20.226 · Discretionary

FY25-FY26 Advanced Transportation Technology and Innovation (ATTAIN)

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

up to $12M
Award range
Open
Status
1d
Days left
20
Expected awards

The verdict

FY25-FY26 Advanced Transportation Technology and Innovation (ATTAIN) is an open discretionary opportunity from DOT Federal Highway Administration, offering Up to $12,000,000 across 20 expected awards. Applications close in 1 day.

up to $12M
award range
Open
1 day left
20
expected awards
20.226
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - FY25-FY26 Advanced Transportation Technology and Innovation (ATTAIN) - is cataloged under number FHWA-ATTI-26-001 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 20.226, posted by DOT Federal Highway Administration. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as open, first posted on June 26, 2026 and last updated on July 22, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $12,000,000. The agency has projected $120.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 20 awards. If the agency funds the expected 20 awards from the $120.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $6.0 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. Applications close on August 11, 2026 - roughly 1 day from today. That is a tight window, prioritize SAM.gov registration validation and assemble required documents immediately. 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

Up to $12,000,000

Close Date

August 11, 2026

No Explanation

Posted

June 26, 2026

Est. Total Funding

$120,000,000

Expected Awards

20

Instrument

Grant

Cost Sharing

Required

Description

The ATTAIN Competitive Grant Program will provide funding to deploy, install, and operate advanced transportation technologies to improve safety, mobility, efficiency, system performance, intermodal connectivity, and infrastructure return on investment. Eligible applicants for ATTAIN Competitive Grant Program funds are: • State or local governments; • transit agencies; • metropolitan planning organizations; • other political subdivisions of a State or local government (such as publicly owned toll or port authorities); • multijurisdictional groups; or • consortiums of research institutions or academic institutions. ATTAIN requires a minimum non-Federal cost share of 20 percent. Applications that do not provide at least the minimum non-Federal cost share will be classified as ineligible.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 00, 01, 02, 04, 06, 20, 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

Grants.gov Contact Center Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. ATTAIN@dot.gov

Key Dates

Posted June 26, 2026
Close Date August 11, 2026
Archive Date September 10, 2026
Last Updated July 22, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "FY25-FY26 Advanced Transportation Technology and Innovation (ATTAIN)", offered by DOT Federal Highway Administration. It is associated with CFDA program 20.226. The ATTAIN Competitive Grant Program will provide funding to deploy, install, and operate advanced transportation technologies to improve safety, mobility, efficiency, system performance, intermodal c...
Is this opportunity still open?
Yes, this opportunity is currently open for applications. The closing date is August 11, 2026.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $12,000,000. Total estimated funding: $120,000,000. Expected number of awards: 20.
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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