Territorial and Puerto Rico Highway Program
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
This is allocation of funds for a highway program in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. It also continues to allocate funds to assist the governments of the U.S. territories (American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands) in constructing and improving a system of arterial and collector highways and necessary inter-island connectors.
This Assistance Listing 20.298 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 20.298 will be utilized by DOT at the start of FY 2026.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Territorial
- U.S. Territory Government
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Varies by project. Generally, FHWA publishes a notice of funding, soliciting applications for assistance, reviews these applications, and determines which applications are most qualified for award. Please see the individual notice of funding for details.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 120 to 180 days
Program details & compliance
Description
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) (Public Law 117-58) continues to allocate funds over fiscal years 2022 through 2026 to assist the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico in constructing and improving bridges, roads, and the necessary inter-island connectors.
Mission Categories
Primary: Highways, Public Roads, and Bridges
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
See program notice of funding.
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