National Scenic Byways Program
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
To provide grants and technical assistance to States and Indian Tribes to implement eligible projects on highways designated as National Scenic Byways or All-American Roads, State scenic byways, or Indian Tribe scenic byways; and plan, design, and develop a State or Indian Tribe scenic byway program.
This Assistance Listing 20.280 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 20.280 will be utilized by DOT at the start of FY 2026.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- State
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
See program NOFO.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
See program NOFO.
See program NOFO.
Program details & compliance
Description
The National Scenic Byways Program (NSBP) is a grass-roots collaborative effort to help recognize, preserve, and enhance selected roads throughout the United States. Per 23 U.S.C. 162(b), grants and technical assistance are available to State departments of transportation (State DOT) and Indian Tribes to implement eligible projects on highways designated as National Scenic Byways, All-American Roads (collectively America’s Byways®), State scenic byways, or Indian Tribe scenic byways; and to plan, design, and develop a State or Indian Tribe scenic byway program.
Mission Categories
Primary: Highways, Public Roads, and Bridges
Required Documentation
See program NOFO.
Matching Requirements
See notice of funding for description of cost share requirements.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements