OpenFederal grantFHWA-PPPP-26-001

Prioritization Process Pilot Program (PPPP) Competitive Grant Program

DOT Federal Highway AdministrationCloses Oct 30, 2026(17 days left)$1 – $2,000,000

Does this fit your business?

This is a federal highway program for metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) serving urbanized areas with populations over 200,000, funding transportation project prioritization planning. Small-business owners should not bother applying: for-profit businesses and small businesses are not eligible, and neither are nonprofits. Only government entities, specifically qualifying MPOs, can use this money.

Best for
Metropolitan planning organizations serving urbanized areas with populations over 200,000, State governments eligible under the 'Others (see eligibility text)' code, Government applicants conducting transportation planning and project prioritization
Not for
For-profit businesses and small businesses of any kind, Nonprofit organizations, MPOs serving urbanized areas of 200,000 population or fewer
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Arts & CultureLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Education & TrainingLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Environment & ConservationLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Social Services & NonprofitLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Technology & SoftwareLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Planning, Technical assistance
Who can apply
State and local governments
Award range
$1 – $2,000,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is 2026-10-30.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
Grants range from $1 to $2,000,000, with a statutory maximum of $2 million per grant under Section 11204(c)(3) of the IIJA. The total program funding is $26,000,000, with about 100 awards expected.
Who can apply for this grant?
Eligible applicants are metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) that serve a census delineated urban area with a population of over 200,000. Eligible applicant codes also list state governments and 'Others (see eligibility text)'. For-profit businesses and small businesses may not apply.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. A for-profit business may not apply, and a small business may not apply, so a sole proprietor or single-member LLC is not eligible.
Can a nonprofit apply?
No. This program does not accept nonprofit applicants; eligible applicants are metropolitan planning organizations serving urbanized areas over 200,000 in population.

Summary

Federal Highway Administration grants of up to $2 million for metropolitan planning organizations serving urbanized areas over 200,000 population to conduct transportation project prioritization activities under the IIJA Prioritization Process Pilot Program.

About this grant

This NOFO will award up to $26 million total in Fiscal Years (FYs) 2025 and 2026 funding and remaining FY 2024 funding via cost reimbursable grants.

The actual amount available to be awarded under this notice will be subject to the availability of funds.

Under Section 11204(c)(3) of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) (Public Law 117-58), the maximum amount of a grant under the PPPP Competitive Grant Program is $2 million.

The PPPP Competitive Grant Program allows for the Federal share of the prioritization project to be 100 percent.

Who can apply

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

Metropolitan planning organizations (MPO) that serve a census delineated urban area with a population of over 200,000.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Transportation
  • Planning

Program contact

DOT Federal Highway Administrationsupport@grants.gov202-366-4004

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