FY25-FY26 Advanced Transportation Technology and Innovation (ATTAIN)

The FY25-FY26 Advanced Transportation Technology and Innovation (ATTAIN) Competitive Grant Program, administered by the Federal Highway Administration under the U.S. Department of Transportation, provides funding to eligible entities for the deployment, installation, and operation of advanced transportation technologies aimed at enhancing safety, mobility, efficiency, system performance, intermodal connectivity, and infrastructure return on investment. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, transit agencies, metropolitan planning organizations, publicly owned authorities, multijurisdictional groups, and consortia of research or academic institutions. Applications must include a minimum 20 percent non-Federal cost share, and failure to meet this requirement results in automatic disqualification. The program operates under the authority of Section 503(c)(4) of Title 23, U.S.C., and is governed by the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards as adopted by DOT in 2 CFR Part 1201, along with applicable provisions of Titles 23 and 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Proposals must comply with Buy America requirements under 23 U.S.C. 313 and 23 CFR 635.410 for projects involving automated vehicles or innovative motor vehicle technology, and must adhere to National Security Memorandum 22 regarding the security and resilience of critical infrastructure against physical and cyber threats. Applications must be submitted electronically via Grants.gov by 11:59:59 PM EST on July 27, 2026, using the designated solicitation number FHWA-ATTI-26-001 and must include mandatory forms such as SF-424, SF-LLL, the Grants.gov Lobbying Form, and the ATTAIN Application Template attached to SF-424 Item 15. Non-construction projects require SF-424A and SF-424B, while construction projects require SF-424C and SF-424D. All applicants must maintain an active registration in SAM.gov with a valid Unique Entity Identifier. Proposals are evaluated through a multi-stage process beginning with intake and eligibility verification, followed by a technical merit assessment based on four criteria: alignment with core infrastructure goals, economic competitiveness, reduction of traffic congestion, and technological innovation. Each criterion is rated as Highly Responsive, Responsive, or Non-Responsive, and projects must achieve at least three Highly Responsive ratings to qualify for a High overall merit rating. Project