The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is offering grants for the FY 2008 National Scenic Byways Program. These grants are for States or Indian tribes to implement projects on designated scenic roads or develop scenic byways programs. Eligible projects include corridor management, safety improvements, access to recreation, and more. FHWA aims to strategically allocate resources to projects benefiting byway travelers, particularly large-scale initiatives. The grant covers 80% of project costs. To apply, contact the Scenic Byway coordinator and visit the program website. Closing date for applications is May 9, 2008.
Opportunity ID: 40721
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FHWA-2008-BYWAYS |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2008 National Scenic Byways Program Discretionary Grants |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.205 — Highway Planning and Construction |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 16, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 17, 2008 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 09, 2008 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 09, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 08, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $40,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT Federal Highway Administration |
| Description: | The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has issued the FY 2008 solicitation for proposals under the National Scenic Byways Program. Under this program, the Secretary of Transportation may make grants to States or Indian tribes to implement projects on roads designated as National Scenic Byways or All-American Roads, State scenic byways, or Indian tribe scenic byways. The Secretary may also make grants to States or Indian tribes to plan, design and develop a scenic byways program. Eligible projects must be from one of the following eight eligible activities: State or Indian tribe Scenic Byway Programs, Corridor Management Plans, Safety Improvements, Byways Facilities, Access to Recreation, Resource Protection, Interpretive Information, or Marketing. FHWA has decided to be more strategic in its FY 2008 National Scenic Byways Program grant awards process by targeting its resources toward projects that provide the greatest benefits. FHWA is particularly focusing on projects with demonstrated benefits for the byway traveler and invites the application of large-scale, high-cost projects that provide strategic benefits to the byway. The Federal share of the byway project grant is 80 percent. The National Scenic Byways Program FY 2008 Grants Information is available at: http://www.bywaysonline.org/grants. Please contact your Scenic Byway coordinator to discuss your project before preparing an application. Their contact information can be found at: http://www.bywaysonline.org/contacts/. Please visit the program website at http://www.bywaysonline.org. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Official FY 2008 National Scenic Byways Program Grants Solicitation Memo |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Cindi Ptak
Program Manager 202-366-1586 Email:cindi.ptak@dot.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Added "Public and State controlled institutions of higher education" to the list of eligible applicants. | Mar 17, 2008 | |
| Added "Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education" to the eligible applicants list. | Mar 17, 2008 | |
| Mar 10, 2008 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FHWA-2008-BYWAYS |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2008 National Scenic Byways Program Discretionary Grants |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.205 — Highway Planning and Construction |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 16, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 17, 2008 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 09, 2008 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 09, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 08, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $40,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT Federal Highway Administration |
| Description: | The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has issued the FY 2008 solicitation for proposals under the National Scenic Byways Program. Under this program, the Secretary of Transportation may make grants to States or Indian tribes to implement projects on roads designated as National Scenic Byways or All-American Roads, State scenic byways, or Indian tribe scenic byways. The Secretary may also make grants to States or Indian tribes to plan, design and develop a scenic byways program. Eligible projects must be from one of the following eight eligible activities: State or Indian tribe Scenic Byway Programs, Corridor Management Plans, Safety Improvements, Byways Facilities, Access to Recreation, Resource Protection, Interpretive Information, or Marketing. FHWA has decided to be more strategic in its FY 2008 National Scenic Byways Program grant awards process by targeting its resources toward projects that provide the greatest benefits. FHWA is particularly focusing on projects with demonstrated benefits for the byway traveler and invites the application of large-scale, high-cost projects that provide strategic benefits to the byway. The Federal share of the byway project grant is 80 percent. The National Scenic Byways Program FY 2008 Grants Information is available at: http://www.bywaysonline.org/grants. Please contact your Scenic Byway coordinator to discuss your project before preparing an application. Their contact information can be found at: http://www.bywaysonline.org/contacts/. Please visit the program website at http://www.bywaysonline.org. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Official FY 2008 National Scenic Byways Program Grants Solicitation Memo |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Cindi Ptak
Program Manager 202-366-1586 Email:cindi.ptak@dot.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FHWA-2008-BYWAYS |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2008 National Scenic Byways Program Discretionary Grants |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.205 — Highway Planning and Construction |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 17, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 09, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 08, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $40,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments City or township governments County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT Federal Highway Administration |
| Description: | The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has issued the FY 2008 solicitation for proposals under the National Scenic Byways Program. Under this program, the Secretary of Transportation may make grants to States or Indian tribes to implement projects on roads designated as National Scenic Byways or All-American Roads, State scenic byways, or Indian tribe scenic byways. The Secretary may also make grants to States or Indian tribes to plan, design and develop a scenic byways program. Eligible projects must be from one of the following eight eligible activities: State or Indian tribe Scenic Byway Programs, Corridor Management Plans, Safety Improvements, Byways Facilities, Access to Recreation, Resource Protection, Interpretive Information, or Marketing. FHWA has decided to be more strategic in its FY 2008 National Scenic Byways Program grant awards process by targeting its resources toward projects that provide the greatest benefits. FHWA is particularly focusing on projects with demonstrated benefits for the byway traveler and invites the application of large-scale, high-cost projects that provide strategic benefits to the byway. The Federal share of the byway project grant is 80 percent. The National Scenic Byways Program FY 2008 Grants Information is available at: http://www.bywaysonline.org/grants. Please contact your Scenic Byway coordinator to discuss your project before preparing an application. Their contact information can be found at: http://www.bywaysonline.org/contacts/. Please visit the program website at http://www.bywaysonline.org. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Official FY 2008 National Scenic Byways Program Grants Solicitation Memo |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Cindi Ptak
Program Manager 202-366-1586 Email:cindi.ptak@dot.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FHWA-2008-BYWAYS |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2008 National Scenic Byways Program Discretionary Grants |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.205 — Highway Planning and Construction |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 10, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 09, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 08, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $40,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Special district governments County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT Federal Highway Administration |
| Description: | The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has issued the FY 2008 solicitation for proposals under the National Scenic Byways Program. Under this program, the Secretary of Transportation may make grants to States or Indian tribes to implement projects on roads designated as National Scenic Byways or All-American Roads, State scenic byways, or Indian tribe scenic byways. The Secretary may also make grants to States or Indian tribes to plan, design and develop a scenic byways program. Eligible projects must be from one of the following eight eligible activities: State or Indian tribe Scenic Byway Programs, Corridor Management Plans, Safety Improvements, Byways Facilities, Access to Recreation, Resource Protection, Interpretive Information, or Marketing. FHWA has decided to be more strategic in its FY 2008 National Scenic Byways Program grant awards process by targeting its resources toward projects that provide the greatest benefits. FHWA is particularly focusing on projects with demonstrated benefits for the byway traveler and invites the application of large-scale, high-cost projects that provide strategic benefits to the byway. The Federal share of the byway project grant is 80 percent. The National Scenic Byways Program FY 2008 Grants Information is available at: http://www.bywaysonline.org/grants. Please contact your Scenic Byway coordinator to discuss your project before preparing an application. Their contact information can be found at: http://www.bywaysonline.org/contacts/. Please visit the program website at http://www.bywaysonline.org. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Official FY 2008 National Scenic Byways Program Grants Solicitation Memo |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Cindi Ptak
Program Manager 202-366-1586 Email:cindi.ptak@dot.gov |
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Cindi Ptak Program Manager 202-366-1586 Email: cindi.ptak@dot.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.205 | PKG00006206 | Feb 16, 2008 | May 09, 2008 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
40721 SF424-2.0.pdf
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