2026 Tribal Transportation Program Safety Fund
ID: 345316Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

DOT Federal Highway Administration (DOT-FHWA)

Award Range

$1 - $25M

Eligible Applicants

Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments

Funding Category

Transportation

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/345316

Additional Information

https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/programs-tribal/safety/funds
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration is forecasting the availability of the 2026 Tribal Transportation Program Safety Fund, aimed at enhancing transportation safety within Tribal communities. This grant opportunity is open to federally recognized Native American Tribal Governments and focuses on projects that improve hazardous road locations, address highway safety problems, and develop strategic transportation safety plans through data-driven processes. With an estimated total program funding of $25,118,400 and an expected 110 awards, interested applicants should note that the application period is anticipated to open on October 1, 2025, with a closing date of January 15, 2026. For further inquiries, applicants can contact Adam L Larsen, Safety Program Manager, at 360-619-2601 or via email at TTPSF@DOT.GOV.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Adam L Larsen Safety Program Manager FHWA Office of Tribal Transportation
    (360) 619-2601
    TTPSF@DOT.GOV
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