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Closed on Sep 9, 2026

FY26 - Stopping Threats On Pedestrian Competitive Grant Program (Bollards)

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

Details summarized from the official notice as of Sep 10, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

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This opportunity is closed as of Sep 9, 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-BOLL-26-001
AgencyDOT Federal Highway Administration
Department of Transportation
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)20.199
PostedAug 10, 2026
DeadlineSep 9, 2026
Award ceiling$5,000,000
Expected number of awards9
Estimated total program funding$5,000,000
Cost sharing or matching requiredNo
Funding typeGrant
CategoryInfrastructure investment and jobs act
Last updated hereSep 10, 2026

Summary from the notice

The purpose of the Bollards Competitive Grant Program is to provide funding for bollard installation projects designed to prevent pedestrian injuries and acts of terrorism in areas used by large numbers of pedestrians. Eligible applicants under the Bollards Competitive Grant Program are State Departments of Transportation (State DOTs) and local government entities such as any city, county, town, parish, village, or other general-purpose political subdivision of a State). The Bollards Competitive Grant Program allows for the Federal share of the project to be 100 percent. Please refer the "Related Documents" tab in Grants.gov for the full text of the NOFO.

Who can apply

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

  • State governments
  • City or township governments
  • County governments

Who should take a closer look

  • State governments
  • Local governments

Not listed as eligible

  • Small businesses
  • Nonprofits
  • Colleges and universities
  • 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 under the Bollards Competitive Grant Program are State Departments of Transportation (State DOTs) and local government entities such as any city, county, town, parish, village, or other general-purpose political subdivision of a State).

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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