FY 2026 National Infrastructure Investments

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69A345 Office of the Under Secretary for Policy

Description

The purpose of this notice is to solicit applications for the fiscal year (FY) 2026 Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant program. The goal of the program is to fund projects that will have a significant local or regional impact and improve transportation infrastructure. BUILD grants will be awarded on a competitive basis, per statute, for planning or constructing surface transportation infrastructure projects that will improve safety; environmental sustainability; quality of life; mobility and community connectivity; economic competitiveness and opportunity including tourism; state of good repair; partnership and collaboration; and innovation. Applicants must submit their applications via Valid Eval at: Capital Grants: https://usg.valideval.com/teams/usdot_build_2026_capital/signup Planning Grants: https://usg.valideval.com/teams/usdot_build_2026_planning/signup DO NOT SUBMIT APPLICATIONS THROUGH GRANTS.GOV All applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM EDT on February 24, 2026. Applications cannot be submitted into Valid Eval after the deadline. Late applications will not be considered.

Who can apply

  • Others

Contact

Andrea Jacobson <br/>Grantor
BUILDgrants@dot.gov

Key dates & funding
  • PostedNov 26, 2025
  • ClosesFeb 24, 2026
  • Award floor$1
  • Award ceiling$25,000,000
  • Program funding$1,500,000,000
  • Expected awards100
  • CFDA20.933
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