Opportunity Information: Apply for 693JJ322NF00008
The 2022 National Scenic Byways Program (NSBP) funding opportunity is a one-time competitive grant solicitation run by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to support projects on designated scenic byways and to strengthen scenic byway programs at the State and Tribal level. The program is rooted in 23 U.S.C. 162 and is described as a grass-roots, collaborative effort intended to recognize, preserve, and enhance selected roads across the United States, especially those formally designated as National Scenic Byways and All-American Roads (together branded as America's Byways), as well as State scenic byways and Indian Tribe scenic byways. In practical terms, the funding is meant to help communities and transportation agencies protect the special qualities of these routes and improve the experience and safety of people who use them, while also supporting planning and program development that keeps these byway systems viable over time.
Eligibility under this notice centers on State departments of transportation and Indian Tribes, which are the primary applicants allowed to seek both grant funding and technical assistance under the statutory authority cited. The notice emphasizes that funds can be used to implement eligible projects located on or tied to the eligible byway categories, and it also allows applicants to pursue activities that help plan, design, and develop a State or Tribal scenic byway program. That means the opportunity is not limited strictly to construction; it also supports the kinds of upfront program-building and planning work that enables a State or Tribe to manage a scenic byway network, develop project pipelines, and establish long-term stewardship practices.
Funding is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement, indicating FHWA expects an active role beyond simply awarding money, such as providing guidance, oversight, or collaboration during execution. The notice states that up to about $22 million is available for distribution through this round, with an award ceiling listed at $21 million. The expectation of roughly 150 awards suggests a structure that can accommodate many smaller to mid-sized projects rather than only a few large ones, although actual award sizes can vary depending on project scope and the competitiveness of applications. The FHWA also notes that if additional NSBP funding becomes available during FY 2022, it intends to apply that funding to projects selected under this same Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), effectively expanding the pool for the same competitive selections rather than running a separate competition.
The application window for this solicitation opened around mid-March 2022, with the original closing date set for May 16, 2022. The NOFO lays out the selection criteria, application requirements, and the availability of technical assistance during the solicitation period. While the text provided does not list every eligible project type, it makes clear that proposed activities must meet statutory eligibility under 23 U.S.C. 162 and must be tied to eligible byway designations or to the development of State or Tribal byway programs.
A central theme of the 2022 NSBP competition is alignment with four outcome-driven goals that FHWA highlights for this round. First is Safety, which points to projects that reduce crash risk and improve the safety of travelers along scenic routes, including motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians where relevant. Second is Equity and Accessibility, signaling an interest in ensuring scenic byway benefits are broadly shared and that facilities and experiences along these routes are accessible to all users, including people with disabilities and underserved communities. Third is Economic Strength, reflecting the role scenic byways can play in tourism, local business activity, and community revitalization, especially for rural areas that often rely on heritage and nature-based travel. Fourth is Climate and Sustainability, which frames projects in terms of environmental stewardship, resilience, and sustainability outcomes along these special corridors. Applicants are expected to propose projects that not only fit the legal eligibility but also advance at least one of these four goals, which effectively becomes the lens through which FHWA evaluates project merit and competitiveness.
Overall, this opportunity is designed to invest federal discretionary funding in the long-term preservation and enhancement of scenic roads and the communities around them, with a strong emphasis on measurable public benefits like safer travel, broader access, stronger local economies, and sustainable outcomes. The program structure and expected number of awards indicate FHWA is aiming for a geographically diverse set of projects and partners, while still applying competitive criteria to prioritize the proposals that best meet statutory requirements and align most clearly with the four stated goals.Apply for 693JJ322NF00008
- The Department of Transportation, DOT Federal Highway Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2022 NATIONAL SCENIC BYWAYS PROGRAM" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.205.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 16, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 16, 2022. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $21,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 150 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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