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Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024 National Scenic Byways Program

ID: 693JJ324NF00029 • Type: Posted

Description

FHWA is accepting applications for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024 National Scenic Byways Program.

NOTE: Please refer to the "Related documents" tab for the full text of the NOFO. The information below summarizes key facts for this opportunity, but it is incumbent on interested applicants to fully review the NOFO document and understand program and submission requirements.

SUMMARY OVERVIEW OF KEY INFORMATION:

This grant opportunity will result in the award of up to $26.95 million of FY 2023 and FY 2024 funds in grants to States and federally recognized Tribes to implement eligible projects on highways designated as National Scenic Byways, All-American Roads (collectively America's Byways ), State scenic byways, or Indian Tribe scenic byways; and plan, design, and develop a State or Indian Tribe scenic byway program.

The purpose of the NSBP is to help recognize, preserve, and enhance selected roads throughout the United States. The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, enacted on December 29, 2022, appropriated $20 million, and the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, enacted on March 8, 2024, appropriated an additional $7.5 million in Highway Infrastructure Program funds for the NSBP under 23 U.S.C. 162. Section 162 provides that grants and technical assistance be made available to State DOTs or Indian Tribes to (a) implement eligible projects on highways designated as National Scenic Byways, All-American Roads (collectively America's Byways ), State scenic byways, or Indian Tribe scenic byways; and (b) plan, design, and develop a State or Indian Tribe scenic byway program. Eligible projects include access to recreation, byway facilities, construction, corridor management plans, highway improvements, interpretive information, marketing programs, resource protection, safety improvements, State and Indian Tribe scenic byway programs, and tourist information. Eligible projects are listed at 23 U.S.C. 162(c).

COST SHARING: The Federal share of the cost of carrying out a project under this section shall be 80 percent, except that, in the case of any scenic byway project along a public road that provides access to or within Federal or Indian land, a Federal Land Management Agency (FLMA) may use funds authorized for use by the agency as the non-Federal share. The phrase 80 percent means up to 80 percent of total eligible project costs.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION METHOD: Applications must be submitted through Grants.gov by Monday, December 16, 2024 at 11:59PM (Eastern).

NOFO INFORMATIONAL WEBINAR: FHWA plans to conduct outreach regarding the NSBP in the form of a virtual meeting on Thursday, October 10, 2024, (3:00pm-4:30pm Eastern Time). To register for the Webinar, go to https://usdot.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_6XRaR5MiR1-WERecb4a3cw

To join the Webinar, follow the instructions sent to your email upon registering.

Background
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024 National Scenic Byways Program (NSBP) is administered by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), part of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). The NSBP aims to recognize, preserve, and enhance selected roads across the United States, including National Scenic Byways and All-American Roads.

The program is funded through the Consolidated Appropriations Acts of 2023 and 2024, which allocated a total of $26.95 million for eligible projects that support scenic byway programs.

Grant Details
Eligible projects under the NSBP include:
1) Planning, design, or development of a State or Indian Tribe scenic byway program;
2) Development and implementation of corridor management plans;
3) Safety improvements on designated scenic byways;
4) Construction of facilities for pedestrians and bicyclists;
5) Enhancements to access for recreational purposes;
6) Protection of resources adjacent to scenic byways;
7) Development of tourist information; and
8) Implementation of marketing programs for scenic byways.

Projects must be implemented on highways designated as National Scenic Byways, All-American Roads, State scenic byways, or Indian Tribe scenic byways.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include States and federally recognized Indian Tribes. Other entities may partner with these eligible applicants but cannot apply directly. Applicants must demonstrate how their projects will protect the integrity of highways and adjacent areas.

Period of Performance
The period of performance varies based on funding sources: FY 2023 funds must be obligated by September 30, 2026, and expended by September 30, 2031. FY 2024 funds must be obligated by September 30, 2027, and expended by September 30, 2032.

Grant Value
The total value available for grants under this opportunity is up to $26.95 million. There is no minimum or maximum award size specified, but FHWA anticipates awarding between 30-40 grants.

Place of Performance
Projects must be performed on designated highways across the United States that are classified as National Scenic Byways or All-American Roads.
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Overview

Agency
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) [DOT]
Category of Funding
Transportation
Funding Instruments
Grant
Grant Program (CFDA)
20.205 - Highway Planning and Construction
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
True
Source
Grants.gov
On 9/17/24 Federal Highway Administration posted grant opportunity 693JJ324NF00029 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024 National Scenic Byways Program. The grant will be issued under grant program 20.205 Highway Planning and Construction. It is expected that 40 total grants will be made.

Timing

Posted Date
Sept. 17, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Closing Date
Dec. 16, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EST Past Due
Last Updated
Sept. 19, 2024, 4:34 p.m. EDT
Version
3
Archive Date
Jan. 15, 2025

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
State governments
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info
Eligible applicants for NSBP discretionary grants are (1) States and (2) Indian Tribes (23 U.S.C. 162(b)(1). For the purpose of this program and as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304), Indian Tribe means any Indian Tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including any Alaska Native village or regional or village corporation as defined in or established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (85 Stat. 688) (43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), which is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians. (49 U.S.C. 6703(a)(2)).Other entities may partner with a State DOT or Tribal government to submit an application, but the eligible applicant (i.e., recipient) must be a State DOT or Indian Tribe.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$4,000,000
Floor
Not Listed
Estimated Program Funding
Not Provided
Estimated Number of Grants
40

Contacts

Contact
Ryan J Buck Agreement Officer
Contact Email
scenicbyways@dot.gov
Email Description
Program Inbox
Contact Phone
(202) 366-4229
Additional Information
NSBP Program Page
Additional Information Site
https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/hep/scenic_byways/grants/

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