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Closed on Jul 27, 2026

FY25-FY26 Advanced Transportation Technology and Innovation (ATTAIN)

DOT Federal Highway Administration · Opportunity number FHWA-ATTI-26-001

Details summarized from the official notice as of Jun 28, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

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This opportunity is closed as of Jul 27, 2026. It is kept here for reference. See the related open opportunities below, or check the official listing in case the agency posts a new cycle.

Key facts

Opportunity numberFHWA-ATTI-26-001
AgencyDOT Federal Highway Administration
Department of Transportation
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)20.226
PostedJun 26, 2026
DeadlineJul 27, 2026
Award ceiling$12,000,000
Expected number of awards20
Estimated total program funding$120,000,000
Cost sharing or matching requiredYes
Funding typeGrant
CategoryInfrastructure investment and jobs act
Last updated hereJun 28, 2026

Summary from the notice

The ATTAIN Competitive Grant Program will provide funding to deploy, install, and operate advanced transportation technologies to improve safety, mobility, efficiency, system performance, intermodal connectivity, and infrastructure return on investment. Eligible applicants for ATTAIN Competitive Grant Program funds are: • State or local governments; • transit agencies; • metropolitan planning organizations; • other political subdivisions of a State or local government (such as publicly owned toll or port authorities); • multijurisdictional groups; or • consortiums of research institutions or academic institutions. ATTAIN requires a minimum non-Federal cost share of 20 percent. Applications that do not provide at least the minimum non-Federal cost share will be classified as ineligible.

Who can apply

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

  • County governments
  • Private colleges and universities
  • Public and state colleges and universities
  • City or township governments
  • Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)
  • State governments
  • Special district governments

Who should take a closer look

  • Colleges and universities
  • State governments
  • Local governments

Not listed as eligible

  • Small businesses
  • Nonprofits
  • Tribal governments and organizations
  • Larger for-profit companies
  • Individuals

Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.

Eligibility details from the notice

Eligible applicants for ATTAIN Competitive Grant Program funds are: • State or local governments; • transit agencies; • metropolitan planning organizations; • other political subdivisions of a State or local government (such as publicly owned toll or port authorities); • multijurisdictional groups; or • consortiums of research institutions or academic institutions.

Cost sharing: this notice requires cost sharing or matching funds. Check the notice for the required share and what counts toward it.

Registrations you will likely need

Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.

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