Prioritization Process Pilot Program (PPPP) Competitive Grant Program

The Prioritization Process Pilot Program (PPPP) Competitive Grant Program, solicitation number FHWA-PPPP-26-001, is a federal funding opportunity managed by the Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration. The program offers up to 26 million dollars in cost-reimbursable grants across fiscal years 2024, 2025, and 2026, with a maximum award of 2 million dollars per project. The federal share for prioritization projects can be up to 100 percent. The period of performance is expected to last between one and four years, beginning upon the execution of the grant agreement, with specific obligation deadlines ranging from September 30, 2027, to September 30, 2029, depending on the funding year. Applications must be submitted electronically via Grants.gov by October 31, 2026. Required documentation includes the SF-424, a Certification Regarding Lobbying, and a specific PPPP Application Template with strict page limits for the budget, merit criteria, and readiness sections. Evaluation is based on merit criteria including innovation, economic competitiveness, reinvesting in the American family, and addressing core infrastructure, alongside a readiness assessment and DOT priority considerations. Awardees are subject to domestic preference requirements for steel, iron, and construction materials, must address physical and cybersecurity risks, and are required to submit semi-annual progress and financial reports while tracking two to four specific performance indicators.