National Highway Freight Program (NHFP)
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
The NHFP supports several goals, including: investing in infrastructure and operational improvements that strengthen economic competitiveness, reduce congestion, reduce the cost of freight transportation, improve
reliability, and increase productivity;
improving the safety, security, efficiency, and resiliency of freight transportation in rural
and urban areas;
improving the state of good repair of the NHFN;using innovation and advanced technology to improve NHFN safety, efficiency, and
reliability;
improving the efficiency and productivity of the NHFN;
improving State flexibility to support multi-State corridor planning and address highway
freight connectivity.
This Assistance Listing 20.278 created in August 2025 was included in the previous ALN 20.205, please refer to former ALN 20.205 for FY24 and FY25 financial obligations. The new Assistance Listing 20.278 will be utilized by DOT at the start of FY 2026.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- State
- Local
How to Apply
Award Procedure
See notice of funding.
Varies; see notice of funding.
Program details & compliance
Description
This Assistance Listing is for the National Highway Freight Program (NHFP). A program that provides support to improve the efficient movement of freight on the National Highway Freight Network (NHFN).
Mission Categories
Primary: Highways, Public Roads, and Bridges
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Varies; see notice of funding.
Matching Requirements
As a general rule, in accordance with 23 U.S.C. 120.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements