• NOFO Title and Funding Number: Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) Grants – FY 2025–2026 (Part of the Multimodal Projects Discretionary Grant Program – MPDG)
  • Funding Opportunity Number: NSMFHP‑26‑INFRA
  • Agency: U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of the Secretary (OST) / Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
  • Deadline for Proposals: Jul 15, 2026 Track 1 closes 07/01/2026 at 5PM ET and Track 2 closes 07/15/2026 at 5PM ET
  • Grant Amount: Grant Amount: Award Ceiling: $426,700,000 & Award Floor: $5,000,000
  • Total Program Available Funding: Approximately $626,700,000 available through the FY25–26 INFRA NOFO
  • Match Required: Yes.
    • Typical Federal share: up to 80%
    • Projects often require at least 20% non-Federal match
    • Additional considerations may apply based on project type and statutory authority
  • Purpose of Funding: The INFRA Grant Program provides competitive funding for multimodal freight and highway projects of national or regional significance. The program is intended to:
    • Improve the safety, efficiency, and reliability of the movement of freight and people
    • Reduce congestion and freight bottlenecks
    • Enhance resiliency of transportation infrastructure
    • Strengthen economic competitiveness and supply chains
    • Improve connectivity across transportation modes
  • Eligible projects include:
    • Highway and bridge projects on the National Highway System
    • Freight and intermodal facility improvements (rail, ports, terminals)
    • Grade crossings and separations
    • Multimodal freight corridor projects
    • Projects improving access to key economic or freight hubs
  • Eligibility:
    • State governments
    • Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) (serving areas >200,000 population)
    • Units of local government
    • Special purpose districts or public authorities (e.g., port authorities)
    • Federally recognized Tribal governments
    • Federal land management agencies (joint applications)
    • Multistate or multijurisdictional partnerships
  • Additional Requirements:
    • Projects must demonstrate national or regional significance
    • Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) is required
  • Strong emphasis on:
    • Project readiness
    • Economic benefits and freight mobility
    • Safety and resilience outcomes

Link to more information: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362633

Website To View Current Postings: https://akfederalfunding.org/grant-opportunities/