FY26 highway administration and technology transfer and training activities, cnmi wide

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $137,086.61 to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Department of Public Works on June 20, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205). This Project Grant provides administrative, technical, and training support to ensure the CNMI's compliance with the Stewardship Agreement between the territorial transportation agency and the FHWA. The award funds services designed to maintain coordination between federal and territorial oversight of highway projects, support federal compliance requirements, and strengthen the capacity of the CNMI Department of Public Works to effectively manage federally-funded transportation infrastructure initiatives across the Northern Mariana Islands.

As a territorial transportation agency functioning similarly to a state Department of Transportation, the CNMI Department of Public Works utilizes this funding to support the ongoing administration and technical coordination necessary for the Federal-aid Highway Program. The grant supports workforce development, technology transfer activities, and training initiatives that enhance the department's ability to execute and oversee highway construction, road improvement, and infrastructure projects throughout the territory while maintaining alignment with federal standards and regulatory requirements.

Project description

To provide administrative, technical, and training support to ensure compliance of the stewardship agreement between the federal highway administration and the cnmi.