Pollinator-Friendly Practices on Roadsides and Highway Rights-of-Way Discretionary Grant Program

Roadside Pollinator Program
CFDA 20.283 Active Grant
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Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$3M FY2026
$3M
FY26*
* estimated

Program Objective

The intent of the program is to fund the implementation or improvement of existing pollinator friendly practices plans and projects, as well as encourage the use of best management practices for improving, restoring, creating, or protecting pollinator habitat in roadsides and rights-of-way.

This Assistance Listing 20.283 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 20.283 will be utilized by DOT at the start of FY 2026.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • U.S. State Government
  • Federally Recognized Tribal Government
  • Department/Agency of U.S. State

Eligible applicants for Roadside Pollinator Program discretionary grants are State Departments of Transportation, Indian Tribes, and Federal Land Management Agencies.

How to Apply

Award Procedure

See program NOFO.

See program NOFO.

Program details & compliance

Description

The Pollinator-Friendly Practices on Roadsides and Highway Rights-of-Way Program is an annual competitive grant program that awards grants to eligible entities to carry out activities that benefit pollinators on roadsides and highway rights-of-way, including the planting and seeding of native, locally appropriate grasses and wildflowers, including milkweed.

Mission Categories

Primary: Highways, Public Roads, and Bridges

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

See program NOFO.

Required Documentation

All required credentials and documentation will be specified in the notice(s) of funding opportunit(y/ies) as made available on 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

Contacts

Malcom Smith
2023665880
1200 New Jersey Ave., SE, Washington, DC 20590
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2026-02-04. Spec v2.0. Last synced: 2026-05-29 05:35:31.