Planning grant for the new york city department of transportation under the reconnecting communities pilot (RCP) program

The Federal Highway Administration awarded the New York City Department of Transportation two million dollars on August 17, 2026, under the Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program (CFDA 20.940) for planning activities related to community reconnection initiatives in New York City. The award is classified as a Project Grant with a period of performance extending through April 30, 2030, and covers work performed in New York, NY.

Under the Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program, the Department of Transportation provides technical assistance and federal financial assistance for planning and capital construction grants to address infrastructure barriers and reconnect communities by removing, retrofitting, or mitigating highways or other transportation facilities that create barriers to connectivity, mobility, access, and economic development. Eligible recipients for planning grants include states, units of local government, federally recognized tribal governments, metropolitan planning organizations, and nonprofit organizations. Recipients are expected to maintain receipts and project outcomes for three years and undergo verification of expenditures at project closeout.