Opportunity Information: Apply for FHWA 2010 BYWAYS
Apply for FHWA 2010 BYWAYS
- The DOT Federal Highway Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2010 National Scenic Byways Discretionary Grant Program" 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 Feb 12, 2010 and posted on Feb 12, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 16, 2010. (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.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 150 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Individuals Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County 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 2010 National Scenic Byways Discretionary Grant Program is a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) funding opportunity under the U.S. Department of Transportation designed to support planning and project implementation along designated scenic byways. The program allows the Secretary of Transportation to award grants to states and Indian tribes for projects located on roads that are designated as National Scenic Byways or All-American Roads, as well as on state-designated scenic byways and tribal scenic byways. In addition to project funding, the program can also support efforts to plan, design, and develop scenic byways programs, which is especially relevant for jurisdictions that are building out their byways framework or improving how corridors are managed.
Projects must fit into one of eight eligible activity areas. These include (1) state or Indian tribe scenic byway programs, which can cover broader program development and administration-related efforts tied to an official byways program; (2) corridor management plans, which are the guiding documents that lay out how a byway corridor will be managed, protected, interpreted, and improved over time; (3) safety improvements, focused on making the byway safer for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians without undermining the corridor's scenic or cultural qualities; (4) byways facilities, which can include visitor-oriented infrastructure such as pull-offs, overlooks, interpretive kiosks, signage, and related amenities; (5) access to recreation, which supports better connections to recreational resources and public lands; (6) resource protection, aimed at conserving scenic, natural, historic, archaeological, cultural, and recreational resources that define the byway experience; (7) interpretive information, which supports educational and wayfinding materials that help travelers understand what they are seeing and why it matters; and (8) marketing, which can promote byways and encourage tourism and visitor use in a way consistent with corridor goals.
For FY 2010, FHWA notes it intends to be more strategic in how it awards grants by prioritizing projects that produce the greatest benefits. A key emphasis is on proposals that advance "livability" or clearly demonstrate tangible benefits for the byway traveler. The solicitation also signals openness to larger-scale, higher-cost projects when they provide strong strategic value to the byway corridor, rather than only small standalone improvements. The federal cost share for awarded projects is 80 percent, meaning applicants generally need to provide a 20 percent non-federal match through eligible matching sources.
From a funding and administration standpoint, the opportunity is a discretionary grant program (Funding Opportunity Number FHWA 2010 BYWAYS) under CFDA 20.205, Highway Planning and Construction. FHWA estimated total funding at $40,000,000 and anticipated making about 150 awards. The announcement was posted February 12, 2010, with an application deadline of April 16, 2010.
Eligibility is structured in a way that requires coordination with state transportation agencies. While federal agencies, local units of government (such as cities, townships, and counties), and nonprofit organizations may be involved as applicants or partners, they must coordinate their proposals with their state Department of Transportation (DOT). In practice, the formal applications submitted to FHWA are submitted by the state DOTs, and the state DOT typically manages the project after award. Federally recognized tribal governments have an additional option: they may submit byway grant applications either through the state or directly to the FHWA Division Office located in their state. The solicitation materials also list a broad range of eligible applicant types, including local governments, tribal governments, certain tribal organizations, individuals, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits, but the key procedural point is that the state DOT is usually the official applicant submitting to FHWA unless a tribe submits directly as allowed.
FHWA strongly encourages prospective applicants to talk with their Scenic Byway coordinator before putting an application together, since coordinators can help confirm eligibility, alignment with corridor plans, and how proposals should be packaged for state DOT submission. Program background resources and prior-year grant information were hosted on the National Scenic Byways website (including FY 2009 grants information), along with coordinator contact lists and general program guidance.
For official announcement access issues or questions tied to the solicitation, the listed point of contact for the program at the time was Cindi Ptak, National Scenic Byways Program Manager, at 202-366-1586.
FY 2010 National Scenic Byways Discretionary Grant Program (FHWA) - FAQs
What is the FY 2010 National Scenic Byways Discretionary Grant Program?
It is a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) discretionary funding opportunity under the U.S. Department of Transportation that supports planning and project implementation along designated scenic byways.
Who runs this grant program?
The program is administered by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) within the U.S. Department of Transportation.
What types of roads and byways are eligible for projects?
Projects must be located on roads designated as National Scenic Byways or All-American Roads, as well as on state-designated scenic byways and tribal scenic byways.
What is the main purpose of the funding?
The funding supports both (a) project implementation along designated byways and (b) planning, design, and development of scenic byways programs, including efforts to improve how corridors are managed.
What are the eligible activity categories?
Projects must fit into one of eight eligible activity areas:
- State or Indian tribe scenic byway programs (broader program development and administration-related efforts tied to an official byways program)
- Corridor management plans (guiding documents describing management, protection, interpretation, and long-term improvements)
- Safety improvements (improving safety for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians without undermining scenic or cultural qualities)
- Byways facilities (visitor-oriented infrastructure such as pull-offs, overlooks, interpretive kiosks, signage, and related amenities)
- Access to recreation (better connections to recreational resources and public lands)
- Resource protection (conserving scenic, natural, historic, archaeological, cultural, and recreational resources)
- Interpretive information (educational and wayfinding materials to help travelers understand what they are seeing and why it matters)
- Marketing (promotion and tourism/visitor use consistent with corridor goals)
Does this program fund planning efforts, or only construction and physical projects?
It can fund both. In addition to project funding, it can support efforts to plan, design, and develop scenic byways programs, including corridor management planning and broader program development activities.
What is the federal cost share (match requirement)?
The federal cost share is 80 percent. Applicants generally need to provide a 20 percent non-federal match through eligible matching sources.
How much funding was available for FY 2010?
FHWA estimated total funding at $40,000,000.
How many awards did FHWA expect to make?
FHWA anticipated making about 150 awards.
Is this a discretionary or formula grant program?
This opportunity is a discretionary grant program.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FHWA 2010 BYWAYS.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 20.205, Highway Planning and Construction.
When was the FY 2010 opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on February 12, 2010.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was April 16, 2010.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility involves coordination with state transportation agencies. The solicitation materials list a broad range of eligible applicant types, including local governments, tribal governments, certain tribal organizations, individuals, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits. Federal agencies, local units of government (cities, townships, and counties), and nonprofit organizations may also be involved as applicants or partners, but proposals generally must be coordinated with the state Department of Transportation (DOT).
Do local governments or nonprofits submit applications directly to FHWA?
In practice, the formal applications submitted to FHWA are submitted by state DOTs, and the state DOT typically manages the project after award. Local governments and nonprofits generally coordinate proposals through the state DOT rather than submitting directly.
Can tribal governments submit directly to FHWA?
Yes. Federally recognized tribal governments may submit byway grant applications either through the state or directly to the FHWA Division Office located in their state.
Why is coordination with the state DOT required or emphasized?
The program’s application process is structured so that proposals are coordinated with the state DOT, since the state DOT is usually the official applicant submitting to FHWA and typically manages the project after award.
Who should applicants talk to before preparing an application?
FHWA strongly encourages prospective applicants to talk with their Scenic Byway coordinator before developing an application. Coordinators can help confirm eligibility, alignment with corridor plans, and how proposals should be packaged for submission through the state DOT.
What kinds of projects were prioritized for FY 2010?
FHWA indicated it intended to be more strategic by prioritizing projects that produce the greatest benefits, with a key emphasis on proposals that advance "livability" or clearly demonstrate tangible benefits for the byway traveler.
Were larger, higher-cost projects allowed or encouraged?
The solicitation signaled openness to larger-scale, higher-cost projects when they provide strong strategic value to the byway corridor, rather than limiting funding to only small standalone improvements.
Where could applicants find program background resources and prior-year grant information?
Program background resources, coordinator contact lists, general program guidance, and prior-year grant information (including FY 2009 grants information) were hosted on the National Scenic Byways website.
Who was the point of contact for solicitation access issues or official questions?
The listed point of contact was Cindi Ptak, National Scenic Byways Program Manager, at 202-366-1586.
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