Prioritization Process Pilot Program (PPPP) Competitive Grant Program

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is issuing a competitive grant to fund the development and implementation of a transparent, publicly‑accessible prioritization process for short‑range (TIP) and long‑range (STIP) transportation planning. Eligible applicants are Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) serving urban areas with populations over 200,000 and State DOTs. Grants are cost‑reimbursable, up to $2 million per award, with a total ceiling of $26 million across FY 2025‑2026. The award period is 1‑4 years, and the federal share is 100 %. Applications must be submitted electronically via Grants.gov by 11:59 PM EST on 30 Oct 2026. Selection will be based on merit criteria (Innovation, Economic Competitiveness, Reinvesting in the American Family, Core Infrastructure) and a readiness assessment, with announcements expected in March 2027. • Eligible: MPOs (pop > 200 k) and State DOTs • Funding: up to $2 M per award; total $26 M available • Grant type: cost‑reimbursable, 100 % federal share • Application deadline: 30 Oct 2026, 11:59 PM EST (Grants.gov) • Period of performance: 1‑4 years after award execution • Evaluation criteria: Innovation, Economic Competitiveness, Family Reinvestment, Core Infrastructure • Anticipated award announcement: March 2027 • Required deliverables: transparent prioritization methodology, public outreach, scoring system, semi‑annual progress & financial reports