Opportunity Information: Apply for FHWA 2008 BYWAYS
Apply for FHWA 2008 BYWAYS
- The DOT Federal Highway Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2008 National Scenic Byways Program Discretionary Grants" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.205 Highway Planning and Construction.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 17, 2008 and posted on Feb 16, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 9, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $40,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Special district governments.
- Federal agencies, local units of government, and nonprofit organizations may apply to this program, but they must coordinate their applications with their State Departments of Transportation (DOT). The formal applications to FHWA are submitted by the State DOTs, and the projects are generally managed by the cognizant State DOT. Indian tribe governments have the option of submitting byway grant applications through the State or directly to the FHWA Division office in their State.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2008 National Scenic Byways Program Discretionary Grants opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: FHWA 2008 BYWAYS) was issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to support planning and on-the-ground projects connected to scenic byways across the country. The program allows the Secretary of Transportation to award grants to States and federally recognized Indian tribes to carry out projects on roads that are designated as National Scenic Byways or All-American Roads, as well as on State scenic byways and Indian tribe scenic byways. In addition to implementation projects, the program also supports efforts to plan, design, and develop scenic byways programs, which can help jurisdictions build long-term capacity and structure around byway management.
Projects must fit within one of eight eligible activity categories. These include (1) State or Indian tribe Scenic Byway Programs, (2) Corridor Management Plans, (3) Safety Improvements, (4) Byways Facilities, (5) Access to Recreation, (6) Resource Protection, (7) Interpretive Information, and (8) Marketing. In practical terms, this covers a wide range of work, from developing or updating corridor management plans, to improving traveler safety along a byway, to building visitor-oriented facilities and access points, to protecting natural, cultural, or historic resources, and to creating interpretive and informational materials that help travelers understand what they are seeing. Marketing is also eligible when it supports the byway and its visitor experience.
For FY 2008, FHWA signaled that it intended to be more strategic than in prior cycles by directing funding toward proposals that produce the greatest benefits, especially benefits that are clearly demonstrated for the byway traveler. The solicitation explicitly welcomed large-scale, higher-cost projects when they offer strategic value to the byway corridor and the traveling public. This emphasis suggests that applicants were expected to show tangible outcomes and a strong rationale for why the proposed investment would meaningfully improve the byway experience, functionality, or stewardship.
This is a discretionary grant program (CFDA 20.205, Highway Planning and Construction) with an estimated total funding level of $40,000,000 for the FY 2008 cycle. Cost sharing is required: the federal share is 80 percent, meaning applicants generally need to provide a 20 percent non-federal match. The opportunity was posted February 16, 2008, with a closing date of May 9, 2008, and an archive date of June 8, 2008.
Eligibility is somewhat layered because of how applications are routed. While States and Indian tribes are the primary recipients contemplated by the statute, the announcement notes that federal agencies, local governments, and nonprofit organizations may apply, but they must coordinate with their State Departments of Transportation (DOT). In practice, formal applications to FHWA are submitted by State DOTs, and projects are generally managed by the relevant State DOT once selected. Federally recognized Indian tribe governments have an additional option: they may submit through the State process or submit directly to the FHWA Division Office in their State. The eligible applicant types listed include state governments, local governments (city/township and county), special district governments, tribal governments, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and nonprofits (including both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) entities, other than institutions of higher education). The key operational requirement is coordination with the State DOT so that the application can be properly advanced and administered.
Prospective applicants were directed to consult the program’s grants information and guidance hosted through Byways Online (including a grants page and a contacts page), and the announcement strongly encouraged contacting the Scenic Byway coordinator before preparing an application. For access issues with the full announcement, the notice provided a point of contact: Cindi Ptak, Program Manager, at 202-366-1586.
FY 2008 National Scenic Byways Program Discretionary Grants (FHWA 2008 BYWAYS) - FAQs
What is the FY 2008 National Scenic Byways Program Discretionary Grants opportunity?
It is a discretionary grant opportunity issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to support planning and on-the-ground projects connected to scenic byways across the country.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FHWA 2008 BYWAYS.
Which federal agency is offering this program?
The program was issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
What types of roads and byways can projects be located on?
Projects may be carried out on roads designated as National Scenic Byways or All-American Roads, as well as on State scenic byways and Indian tribe scenic byways.
Is this program only for construction and implementation, or can it fund planning too?
It supports both implementation projects and efforts to plan, design, and develop scenic byways programs, including work that builds long-term capacity and structure around byway management.
What are the eligible project/activity categories?
Projects must fit within one of eight eligible activity categories: (1) State or Indian tribe Scenic Byway Programs, (2) Corridor Management Plans, (3) Safety Improvements, (4) Byways Facilities, (5) Access to Recreation, (6) Resource Protection, (7) Interpretive Information, and (8) Marketing.
What kinds of projects are allowed under Corridor Management Plans?
The opportunity includes activities such as developing or updating corridor management plans as an eligible category (Corridor Management Plans).
Are safety-related projects eligible?
Yes. Safety Improvements are one of the eight eligible activity categories.
Can the grant fund visitor facilities or amenities?
Yes. Byways Facilities are an eligible activity category, which can include building visitor-oriented facilities.
Can the grant support access points or access to recreation?
Yes. Access to Recreation is an eligible activity category and can cover efforts that improve access points and access to recreational opportunities connected to byways.
Can the grant be used to protect natural, cultural, or historic resources?
Yes. Resource Protection is an eligible activity category, including protection of natural, cultural, or historic resources.
Are interpretive materials and traveler information eligible?
Yes. Interpretive Information is an eligible category, including interpretive and informational materials that help travelers understand what they are seeing.
Is marketing eligible under this grant program?
Yes. Marketing is an eligible activity category when it supports the byway and its visitor experience.
How much funding was available for the FY 2008 cycle?
The estimated total funding level for FY 2008 was $40,000,000.
What is the cost share or match requirement?
Cost sharing is required. The federal share is 80 percent, so applicants generally need to provide a 20 percent non-federal match.
What is the CFDA number and program identification?
The program is identified as CFDA 20.205, Highway Planning and Construction.
Who is eligible to apply?
Primary recipients contemplated by the statute are States and federally recognized Indian tribes. The eligible applicant types listed also include state governments, local governments (city/township and county), special district governments, tribal governments, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and nonprofits (including both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) entities, other than institutions of higher education).
Can local governments, nonprofits, or federal agencies apply?
Yes, the announcement notes that federal agencies, local governments, and nonprofit organizations may apply, but they must coordinate with their State Departments of Transportation (DOT).
How are applications submitted to FHWA?
In practice, formal applications to FHWA are submitted by State DOTs, and projects are generally managed by the relevant State DOT once selected.
Do federally recognized Indian tribes have a different submission option?
Yes. Federally recognized Indian tribe governments may submit through the State process or submit directly to the FHWA Division Office in their State.
Why is coordination with the State DOT important?
Coordination with the State DOT is a key operational requirement so the application can be properly advanced and administered, since formal applications are submitted by State DOTs and projects are generally managed by the State DOT once selected.
What was FHWA emphasizing for FY 2008 compared to prior cycles?
For FY 2008, FHWA indicated it intended to be more strategic by directing funding toward proposals that produce the greatest benefits, especially benefits clearly demonstrated for the byway traveler.
Are large-scale or higher-cost projects allowed?
Yes. The solicitation explicitly welcomed large-scale, higher-cost projects when they offer strategic value to the byway corridor and the traveling public.
What should proposals demonstrate to align with FHWA's FY 2008 emphasis?
Applicants were expected to show tangible outcomes and a strong rationale for why the proposed investment would meaningfully improve the byway experience, functionality, or stewardship, with benefits clearly demonstrated for the byway traveler.
When was the opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
The opportunity was posted February 16, 2008. The closing date was May 9, 2008, and the archive date was June 8, 2008.
Where were applicants directed for guidance and contacts?
Prospective applicants were directed to consult the program's grants information and guidance hosted through Byways Online (including a grants page and a contacts page). The announcement strongly encouraged contacting the Scenic Byway coordinator before preparing an application.
Who was the point of contact for access issues with the full announcement?
The notice provided a point of contact for access issues: Cindi Ptak, Program Manager, at 202-366-1586.
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