Surface Transportation Block Grant Program

STBG Program
CFDA 20.287 Active Grant
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Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$14.98B FY2026
$14.98B
FY26*
* estimated

Program Objective

The Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) program provides flexible funding that may be used by States and localities for projects to preserve and improve the conditions and performance on any Federal-aid highway, bridge and tunnel projects on any public road, pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, and transit capital projects, including intercity bus terminals.

This Assistance Listing 20.287 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 20.287 will be utilized by DOT at the start of FY 2026.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • State
  • Local

How to Apply

Award Procedure

Please see notice of funding.

Decision Timeline

  • Approval: From 120 to 180 days
Program details & compliance

Description

The Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (STBG) promotes flexibility in State and local transportation decisions and provides flexible funding to best address State and local transportation needs.

Mission Categories

Primary: Highways, Public Roads, and Bridges

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

Please see notice of funding.

Matching Requirements

As a general rule, in accordance with 23 U.S.C. 120

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
2023665880
1200 New Jersey Ave., SE, Washington, DC 20590
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2026-05-04. Spec v2.0. Last synced: 2026-05-28 07:23:16.