Opportunity Information: Apply for FHWA 2009 BYWAYS
Apply for FHWA 2009 BYWAYS
- The DOT Federal Highway Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2009 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 Dec 17, 2008 and posted on Dec 17, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 13, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $43,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Special district governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- 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 2009 National Scenic Byways Program Discretionary Grants opportunity is a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) grant competition under the U.S. Department of Transportation designed to fund improvements and program development connected to designated scenic roads. Through this program, the Secretary of Transportation can award grants to states and federally recognized Indian tribes to carry out projects along roads that are designated as National Scenic Byways or All-American Roads, as well as roads designated as state scenic byways or tribal scenic byways. In addition to funding on-the-ground projects, the program can also support planning, design, and development work aimed at building or strengthening a scenic byways program.
Projects proposed for funding must fall within one of eight eligible activity categories. These include: (1) State or Indian tribe Scenic Byway Programs (program development and related efforts), (2) Corridor Management Plans (planning efforts that guide preservation, visitor experience, and implementation), (3) Safety Improvements (projects that improve traveler safety along the byway), (4) Byways Facilities (visitor-oriented facilities and amenities), (5) Access to Recreation (improving connections to recreational opportunities), (6) Resource Protection (protecting scenic, natural, historic, cultural, archaeological, and recreational resources), (7) Interpretive Information (signage, exhibits, and other tools that help visitors understand what they are seeing), and (8) Marketing (promotion and communications that support byway use and visitor understanding). FHWA noted that for FY 2009 it intended to be more strategic in awarding funds, prioritizing projects that deliver the greatest benefits, especially those with clear, demonstrated value for the byway traveler. The solicitation explicitly welcomed larger-scale, higher-cost projects when they provide strong strategic benefits tied to the byway experience and outcomes.
The funding is structured as a cost-share grant, with the federal share capped at 80 percent of eligible project costs, meaning applicants should plan to provide at least a 20 percent non-federal match. The opportunity is listed under CFDA 20.205, Highway Planning and Construction, and the total estimated funding available for FY 2009 was $43,500,000. The funding instrument is a discretionary grant, and the official posting date was December 17, 2008, with an application deadline of March 13, 2009 (and an archive date of July 31, 2009).
While a range of entities may be involved in proposing projects, the program is structured so that formal applications to FHWA are generally submitted by state Departments of Transportation (DOTs), and awarded projects are typically managed through the relevant state DOT. Eligible applicant types listed include state governments, federally recognized tribal governments, local governments (counties, cities/townships), special district governments, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) nonprofits). Federal agencies, local units of government, and nonprofits are permitted to apply, but they must coordinate their applications with the state DOT because the state DOT is usually the official applicant submitting to FHWA. Indian tribes have additional flexibility: they may submit through the state or apply directly to the FHWA Division Office in their state.
FHWA encouraged prospective applicants to talk with their Scenic Byway Coordinator before preparing an application, reflecting the practical reality that coordination and alignment with state byways priorities and DOT processes can heavily influence whether an application is submitted and how competitive it is. Additional program guidance and the FY 2009 grants information were provided through the National Scenic Byways Program website (bywaysonline.org), including coordinator contact lists and the official solicitation memo. For access issues or questions about the announcement, the listed FHWA contact was Cindi Ptak, National Scenic Byways Program Manager (phone 202-366-1586).
FY 2009 National Scenic Byways Program Discretionary Grants (FHWA) - FAQs
1) What is the FY 2009 National Scenic Byways Program Discretionary Grants opportunity?
It is a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) discretionary grant competition under the U.S. Department of Transportation. The program is designed to fund improvements and program development connected to designated scenic roads, including National Scenic Byways, All-American Roads, and roads designated as state or tribal scenic byways.
2) Who can receive grant awards under this program?
The Secretary of Transportation can award grants to states and federally recognized Indian tribes to carry out eligible projects along designated scenic byways.
3) Which roads are eligible for projects funded by this program?
Projects may be carried out along roads designated as National Scenic Byways or All-American Roads, as well as roads designated as state scenic byways or tribal scenic byways.
4) Can the grant fund planning and program development, or only construction and physical improvements?
The program can fund both on-the-ground projects and planning/design/development work aimed at building or strengthening a scenic byways program.
5) What types of activities are eligible for funding?
Projects must fall within one of eight eligible activity categories:
- State or Indian tribe Scenic Byway Programs (program development and related efforts)
- Corridor Management Plans (planning efforts that guide preservation, visitor experience, and implementation)
- Safety Improvements (projects that improve traveler safety along the byway)
- Byways Facilities (visitor-oriented facilities and amenities)
- Access to Recreation (improving connections to recreational opportunities)
- Resource Protection (protecting scenic, natural, historic, cultural, archaeological, and recreational resources)
- Interpretive Information (signage, exhibits, and other tools that help visitors understand what they are seeing)
- Marketing (promotion and communications that support byway use and visitor understanding)
6) Does FHWA prioritize certain kinds of projects for FY 2009?
Yes. FHWA stated that for FY 2009 it intended to be more strategic in awarding funds, prioritizing projects that deliver the greatest benefits, especially projects with clear, demonstrated value for the byway traveler.
7) Are larger, higher-cost projects allowed or encouraged?
The solicitation explicitly welcomed larger-scale, higher-cost projects when they provide strong strategic benefits tied to the byway experience and outcomes.
8) What is the cost-share requirement for this grant?
Funding is structured as a cost-share grant. The federal share is capped at 80 percent of eligible project costs, so applicants should plan to provide at least a 20 percent non-federal match.
9) How much funding was estimated to be available for FY 2009?
The total estimated funding available for FY 2009 was $43,500,000.
10) What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 20.205, Highway Planning and Construction.
11) What type of funding instrument is this?
The funding instrument is a discretionary grant.
12) Who can apply (eligible applicant types)?
Eligible applicant types listed include: state governments; federally recognized tribal governments; local governments (counties and cities/townships); special district governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; and nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) nonprofits).
13) If a local government or nonprofit wants to pursue a project, can it apply directly to FHWA?
Federal agencies, local units of government, and nonprofits are permitted to apply, but they must coordinate their applications with the state DOT because the state DOT is usually the official applicant submitting to FHWA.
14) Who typically submits the formal application to FHWA?
Formal applications to FHWA are generally submitted by state Departments of Transportation (DOTs), and awarded projects are typically managed through the relevant state DOT.
15) Do federally recognized Indian tribes have a different application path?
Yes. Indian tribes may submit through the state or apply directly to the FHWA Division Office in their state.
16) Who should prospective applicants contact before preparing an application?
FHWA encouraged prospective applicants to talk with their Scenic Byway Coordinator before preparing an application, since coordination with state byways priorities and DOT processes can influence whether an application is submitted and how competitive it is.
17) Where could applicants find program guidance and FY 2009 grant information?
Additional program guidance and FY 2009 grants information were provided through the National Scenic Byways Program website at bywaysonline.org, including coordinator contact lists and the official solicitation memo.
18) What were the key dates for the FY 2009 solicitation?
The official posting date was December 17, 2008. The application deadline was March 13, 2009. The archive date was July 31, 2009.
19) Who was the FHWA contact listed for access issues or questions about the announcement?
The listed FHWA contact was Cindi Ptak, National Scenic Byways Program Manager, phone 202-366-1586.
20) What is the program trying to improve or achieve for byway travelers?
FHWA emphasized projects with clear, demonstrated value for the byway traveler, and intended to prioritize projects that deliver the greatest benefits tied to the byway experience and outcomes.
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