Opportunity Information: Apply for 693JJ324NF00006
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 through FY 2026 Bridge Investment Program (BIP), Planning and Bridge Project Grants opportunity is a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). It is designed to fund two related tracks of work: (1) planning activities that help sponsors develop, scope, and advance bridge investments, and (2) bridge project grants for construction or capital projects where the total eligible project costs do not exceed $100 million. In practical terms, this notice targets bridge needs that are ready for planning or implementation but are not so large that they fall into the separate "Large Bridge Project" category.
A key feature of this notice is that it uses a rolling application process. Instead of a single deadline and one-time competition, FHWA set up an ongoing schedule and selection process that applies to the remaining BIP funds made available under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), across FY 2023 through FY 2026. The total funding referenced for these fiscal years is up to $9.7 billion, with specific annual amounts outlined in the full notice. The intent is to let eligible applicants apply as projects become ready, rather than forcing everything into one fixed submission window.
This particular funding notice covers only the Planning and Bridge Project grant categories, and it explicitly distinguishes them from the separate BIP solicitation for Large Bridge Projects (those with total eligible costs greater than $100 million). FHWA indicates that Large Bridge Projects are handled under a different notice on Grants.gov (listing number 693JJ323NF00019), so applicants need to choose the correct path based on project size and eligibility.
Eligible applicants are broad and include most of the public-sector entities that typically sponsor bridge work. Eligible applicants include: a State or group of States; a metropolitan planning organization (MPO) serving an urbanized area with a population over 200,000; a unit of local government or group of local governments; political subdivisions of States or local governments; special purpose districts or public authorities with a transportation function; Federal Land Management Agencies; Tribal governments or consortia of Tribal governments; and multistate or multijurisdictional groups made up of the eligible entity types listed. This wide eligibility is meant to accommodate bridge owners and operators across many governance structures, including local, regional, Federal lands, and Tribal contexts.
From the source data in the listing, the opportunity number is 693JJ324NF00006, the instrument type is a grant, and the activity category is transportation (CFDA/Assistance Listing 20.205). The opportunity is categorized as discretionary, meaning awards are competitive and based on FHWA evaluation and selection criteria described in the full notice. The listing shows an expected number of awards of around 150 and an award ceiling of $80,000,000, which signals that while projects in this category must stay at or below $100 million in total eligible costs, individual federal awards may vary and can be substantial depending on the project and the federal share. The posting indicates an original closing date of 2024-10-01, aligning with the rolling nature of the program rather than a single short application window.
Overall, this BIP notice is best understood as a multi-year, rolling competitive funding opportunity aimed at improving bridge condition and performance by supporting both early-stage planning and smaller-to-mid-sized bridge capital projects (under the $100 million eligible-cost threshold), using IIJA/BIL funding that remains available across FY 2023 to FY 2026.Apply for 693JJ324NF00006
- The DOT Federal Highway Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 through FY 2026 Bridge Investment Program, Planning and Bridge Project Grants" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.205.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2023-12-20.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-10-01. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $80,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 150 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Bridge Investment Program (BIP) Planning and Bridge Project Grants (FY 2023-FY 2026) - FAQs
1) What is this grant opportunity?
This is the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 through FY 2026 Bridge Investment Program (BIP), Planning and Bridge Project Grants opportunity. It is a discretionary (competitive) grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
2) What does this notice fund?
This notice funds two related tracks of work:
- Planning activities that help sponsors develop, scope, and advance bridge investments.
- Bridge project grants for construction or other capital projects, as long as the project stays within the cost threshold described in the notice.
3) What is the key difference between a Planning grant and a Bridge Project grant under this notice?
Planning grants focus on activities that move bridge investments forward (developing, scoping, and advancing projects). Bridge project grants support actual construction or capital work on bridge projects, subject to the total eligible project cost limit described in this notice.
4) What kinds of bridge projects is this notice intended to support?
This notice targets bridge needs that are ready for planning or implementation, but are not so large that they belong in the separate Large Bridge Project category. In other words, it is aimed at planning efforts and smaller-to-mid-sized bridge capital projects (as defined by the eligible cost threshold in this notice).
5) Is this the same as the BIP Large Bridge Project solicitation?
No. This notice covers only the Planning and Bridge Project grant categories and explicitly distinguishes them from the separate BIP solicitation for Large Bridge Projects.
6) How do I know whether my project should apply under this notice or under the Large Bridge Project notice?
This notice is for bridge project grants where the total eligible project costs do not exceed $100 million. Projects with total eligible costs greater than $100 million fall under the separate Large Bridge Project solicitation.
7) Where is the separate Large Bridge Project notice referenced by FHWA?
FHWA indicates that Large Bridge Projects are handled under a different notice on Grants.gov with listing number 693JJ323NF00019.
8) What is the application process like?
The notice uses a rolling application process. Instead of one fixed deadline and a single competition, FHWA established an ongoing schedule and selection process for remaining BIP funds made available under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), across FY 2023 through FY 2026.
9) What does a "rolling application process" mean for applicants?
It means applicants can apply as projects become ready, rather than being forced to fit everything into one short submission window tied to a single deadline.
10) What fiscal years does this notice cover?
This notice applies to funding made available across FY 2023 through FY 2026.
11) How much funding is referenced for FY 2023 through FY 2026?
The notice references total funding of up to $9.7 billion across FY 2023 through FY 2026, with specific annual amounts outlined in the full notice.
12) Who runs this program?
The program is run by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) through the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
13) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include a broad range of public-sector entities typically involved in bridge work, including:
- A State or group of States
- A metropolitan planning organization (MPO) serving an urbanized area with a population over 200,000
- A unit of local government or group of local governments
- Political subdivisions of States or local governments
- Special purpose districts or public authorities with a transportation function
- Federal Land Management Agencies
- Tribal governments or consortia of Tribal governments
- Multistate or multijurisdictional groups made up of the eligible entity types listed in the notice
14) Are groups of entities allowed to apply together?
Yes. The notice includes eligibility for groups such as a group of States, groups of local governments, consortia of Tribal governments, and multistate or multijurisdictional groups made up of eligible entity types listed in the notice.
15) Is this a competitive program?
Yes. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary, meaning awards are competitive and are made based on FHWA evaluation and selection criteria described in the full notice.
16) What is the opportunity number for this notice?
The opportunity number listed is 693JJ324NF00006.
17) What type of funding instrument is this?
The instrument type listed is a grant.
18) What is the Assistance Listing / CFDA number and program area?
The listing shows Assistance Listing (CFDA) 20.205, and the activity category is transportation.
19) What is the project size limit for Bridge Project grants under this notice?
For bridge project grants under this notice, the total eligible project costs must not exceed $100 million. Projects over that threshold are directed to the separate Large Bridge Project solicitation.
20) What is the maximum federal award amount shown in the listing?
The listing shows an award ceiling of $80,000,000. Individual awards may vary and can be substantial depending on the project and the federal share, while still aligning with the notice requirements (including the total eligible project cost threshold for this category).
21) How many awards does FHWA expect to make?
The listing shows an expected number of awards of around 150.
22) What is the closing date shown, and how does it relate to the rolling process?
The posting indicates an original closing date of 2024-10-01. This aligns with the rolling nature of the program rather than a single short, one-time application window.
23) What is the main purpose of this BIP notice overall?
Overall, the notice is a multi-year, rolling competitive funding opportunity intended to improve bridge condition and performance by supporting both early-stage planning and smaller-to-mid-sized bridge capital projects (under the $100 million eligible-cost threshold), using IIJA/BIL funding that remains available across FY 2023 to FY 2026.
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