Project Grant 720BHA22GR00386

Federal Project Grant Award Summary The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $149,985.00 to the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities on August 11, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction federal grant program (CFDA 20.205). The funding supports refurbishment and modernization of the MV Prince of Wales, a passenger ferry vessel operated by the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) serving coastal communities in Southeast Alaska, specifically Ketchikan....

FFY25-26 Tanana Ice Road Formula Grant Award Summary The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $150,000 to the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities on September 16, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) to construct and maintain an ice road and ice bridge system in the Tanana area. The project delivers approximately 5 miles of seasonal ice infrastructure connecting the Village of Tanana on the north bank of the Yukon River to the...

Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) a $2.625 million formula grant under the National Highway Freight Program (NHFP, CFDA 20.278) on July 24, 2025, to support infrastructure improvements within Illinois's Americas Central Port District. The award funds the reconstruction of 'C' Street from West 7th Street to 1st Street and West 7th Street from 'C' Street to 'D' Street. Project deliverables include pavement...

Federal Grant Award Summary: Ferry Operations 2026 The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) a Project Grant totaling $251,621.25 under the Construction of Ferry Boats and Ferry Terminal Facilities Program (CFDA 20.270) for Ferry Operations 2026. The award, obligated on January 6, 2026, supports ferry operating costs including salary and wages, employee benefits, and fueling expenses through December 31, 2028. This funding enables...

Ferry Operations 2026 Project Grant Summary The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $101,856.25 to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) on January 6, 2026, under the Construction of Ferry Boats and Ferry Terminal Facilities Program (CFDA 20.270). The project supports ferry system operations through December 31, 2028, with funding allocated for operating costs including employee salaries and wages, employee benefits, and fueling expenses necessary to maintain...

Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $179,129 to the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities on July 31, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) to develop and evaluate custom micro thermosyphon insulation systems for roadway cooling in permafrost areas. The project deliverables include a comprehensive literature review on thermosyphon technology, design and laboratory characterization of custom micro...

Federal Grant Award Summary The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities received a $300,000 Project Grant award on August 11, 2025, from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205). This award supports the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) System Wide Mooring Structure Improvements initiative, which aims to extend the service life and maintain functionality of ferry terminal infrastructure across Alaska's...

HYDER FERRY TERMINAL RECONNAISSANCE STUDY The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $250,000 to the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities on November 3, 2025, under the Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (CFDA 20.287). This formula grant funds a reconnaissance study to evaluate the feasibility of constructing and operating a ferry terminal in Hyder, Alaska. The study will assess technical, operational, and economic factors necessary to determine the...

Federal Grant Award Summary The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) Transit and Rail Division received a $500,000 Formula Grant from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded on January 22, 2026, with an ultimate completion date of October 28, 2028. This award supports the operation of courtesy patrols throughout the AMPA (Albuquerque Metropolitan Planning Area) region, specifically the deployment and maintenance of H.E.L.P. (Motorist Assistance) vehicles for fiscal fiscal...

AMHS Auke Bay East Terminal Improvements The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $453,933.90 to the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) on August 4, 2025, to execute infrastructure improvements at the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) Auke Bay terminal's east berth facility. The project deliverables include replacement of mooring dolphins, catwalks, and gangways, along with associated electrical...