FY 2012 National Scenic Byways Grant Program-- Call for Projects

The Federal Highway Administration's call for projects through the National Scenic Byways Program is now closed. 

The actual amount available for award in FY 2012 for the National Scenic Byways Program is subject to change pending final calculations of Federal-aid highway program funding distributions or any additional funding provided by Congress.

For more information please see http://www.bywaysonline.org/grants/.

Program Purpose

The National Scenic Byways Discretionary Grant program, administered by Federal Highway Administration, provides funding for byway-related projects each year that will help Washington State meet its transportation goals. FHWA asks for WSDOT’s ranking of the grant applications. However, FHWA may choose to fund any applications that are submitted to them. Tribal Nations may choose to submit grant applications directly to FHWA for National Scenic Byway Grants.

Who is Eligible for Funding

• Public agencies
• Non-profit organizations
• Tribal governments affiliated with a Washington State Scenic and Recreational Highway or
• Tribally designated scenic byways

All projects must be within two miles of a designated Scenic and Recreational Highway.

National Scenic Byways Program (NSBP) Grants

NSBP Grants has more information about funding that is available for scenic byways, application timelines and procedure and listings of funding projects.