FY25-FY26 Advanced Transportation Technology and Innovation (ATTAIN)

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.

Program Details

DOT Federal Highway Administration is a federal agency that offers the FY25-FY26 Advanced Transportation Technology and Innovation (ATTAIN) grant program to support infrastructure and research innovation. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by DOT Federal Highway Administration through Grants.gov. Organizations seeking funding for infrastructure and research innovation should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include government agencies and municipalities, educational institutions, and eligible organizations. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with DOT Federal Highway Administration or on Grants.gov before investing time in an application.

Funding and Timeline

Funding available: $0 – $12M. The application deadline is July 27, 2026 (22 days remaining). Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds.

Program Focus

This grant supports infrastructure and research innovation. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 237310, 237, 485. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes.

How to Apply

Eligible organizations can apply through Grants.gov. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for.

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Eligibility

• Funded by FHWA
• Programs related to infrastructure
• Programs related to transit

Award details

Award range: $0 – $12M. Applications close on July 27, 2026 (22 days remaining).

Categories

Infrastructure · Research Innovation