Highway Research and Development Program

Highway Research and Development Program Surface Transportation Research, Development, and Technology
CFDA 20.200 Active Grant
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Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$1.52B FY2026
$1.46B
FY24
$1.49B
FY25
$1.52B
FY26*
* estimated

Who has received this funding

Organizations awarded under CFDA 20.200 (USAspending.gov).

Program Objective

The objective is to carry out the highway research and development program as authorized by the FAST Act and conduct research needed to maintain and improve our vital transportation infrastructure. The FAST Act addresses the many challenges facing our transportation system today by providing funding for improving highway safety, improving infrastructure integrity, strengthening transportation planning and environmental decision making, reducing congestion, improving highway operations, enhancing freight movement productivity, and exploratory advanced research.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • U.S. State Government
  • U.S. Territory Government
  • Tribal Government (other)

Varies by project. See individual project NOFO for details. (NOFOs issued at www.Grants.gov.)

How to Apply

Award Procedure

Varies by project. FHWA evaluates applications and selects awardee(s) in accordance with the NOFO stated criteria(s).

Decision Timeline

  • Approval: From 120 to 180 days

Varies by project. See individual project NOFOs for details. Generally 4 to 6 months (120 to 180 days) after application submittal.

Program details & compliance

Description

The FAST Act addresses the many challenges facing our transportation system today by providing funding for improving highway safety, improving infrastructure integrity, strengthening transportation planning and environmental decision making, reducing congestion, improving highway operations, enhancing freight movement productivity, and exploratory advanced research.

Mission Categories

Primary: Highways, Public Roads, and Bridges

Other categories:
Construction, Renewal and Operations

Required Documentation

Eligible activities and allowable costs will be determined in accordance with the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

Matching Requirements

Matching requirements vary by project. See individual project NOFOs for details. (NOFOs issued at www.Grants.gov).

Reporting & Compliance

Records Retention
5 years

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

Contacts

Malcom Smith
202-366-5880
1200 New Jersey Ave., SE, Washington, DC 20590
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2026-02-02. Spec v2.0. Last synced: 2026-05-29 05:38:30.