APPLICATION TEMPLATE_FY26 Stopping Threats on Pedestrians (Bollards) Program_FINAL.docx
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This is an application template for the FY26 Stopping Threats On Pedestrians (Bollards) Competitive Grant Program administered by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under CFDA 20.199. The template is designed for State Departments of Transportation and local government entities to apply for federal funding to install bollard systems intended to prevent pedestrian injuries and deter vehicle-based threats in high-traffic pedestrian areas. The program offers a 100 percent federal funding share for eligible projects.
The application template guides applicants through submission requirements aligned with the program's evaluation framework. Eligible projects must install raised concrete or metal bollards on sidewalks adjacent to roadways designed to slow or stop motor vehicles. Applicants proposing bollard systems that do not meet specified performance standards must submit independent third-party engineering and physical testing reports demonstrating the system's effectiveness. Applications incorporating both certified and non-certified bollards must clearly document system integration. FHWA evaluates applications using three merit criteria: Location and Contextual Design, Risk, and Project Effectiveness. The review process includes an initial Application Intake and Eligibility Review, followed by Technical Review Team evaluation against merit criteria and Project Readiness Assessment (rated as Highly Recommended, Recommended, or Not Recommended). The FHWA Senior Review Team advances eligible applications to DOT leadership for final selection based on merit criteria, readiness assessment, and statutory and DOT priority considerations. Recipients must retain project records and documents according to 2 CFR 200.333 requirements.
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Fiscal Year 2026 Stopping Threats on Pedestrians Competitive Grant Program (Bollards) Application Template
This is the Application Template for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Stopping Threats on Pedestrians Competitive Grant Program (Bollards) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).
Submission of this Application Template is required as part of a complete application package. The Application Template, in conjunction with the allowable attachments and standard forms, should provide all information necessary for the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to determine if the project satisfies the eligibility requirements described in NOFO Section B and to evaluate the criteria specified in NOFO Section F. DOT will consider applications submitted without the completed template as incomplete and will not review the submission. DOT encourages applicants to review the NOFO in its entirety to ensure their project is eligible and the application includes all required information and documentation.
Expand the response blocks as necessary but limit the application to a total of 20 pages not including attachments. [Applicants: Delete instructions shown below in italic prior to submittal.]
I. SUMMARY
Project Name:
Eligible Entity Applying to Receive Federal Funding:
| Entity Type: |
| ☐ State |
☐ Unit of local Government
| Total Project Cost: (from all sources) |
| $ |
| The Bollards Competitive Grant Program Funding Request: |
| $ |
State in which the project is located:
Lead Applicant Point of Contact information:
Project Abstract: Summarize project work to be completed under the project and succinctly describe how the Bollards Competitive Grant Program funds would be used to complete the project.
Attachments: Please list any attachments to this form, including letters of support. This includes any applicable State Department of Transportation support letters as described in Section B.4 of the NOFO.
II. Project Information
| 1 |
| Project Name: |
| 2 |
| Location of Facility and Project Area: |
| [Instructions: Provide State and County, name of the city, town, or jurisdiction.] |
| 3 |
| Project Coordinates: |
| [Instructions: Provide latitude/longitude and street address, as applicable.] |
| 4 |
| Public or Private Parties: |
| [Instructions: If other parties are involved in delivering the project, disclose those entities and describe their role in the project. Also state whether a private or non-private entity will receive a direct and predictable financial benefit if the project is selected for award.] |
| 5 |
| Applicant Point(s) of Contact: |
| [Instructions: Provide the name and contact information for the application.] |
| 6 | |
| Project Background: | |
| [Instructions: Provide a concise overview of the proposed bollard installation project to be carried out, including quantity of bollards. Also note any key project planning and design activities that have occurred. Pper Section B.2 of the FY 2026 Bollards Competitive Grant Program NOFO, describe which standards the funded bollards would meet. If the proposed bollards would not meet specified standards, describe and attach engineering and physical testing reports demonstrating the system can mitigate the identified vehicle risk. If the proposed bollard system incorporates a mix of certified and non-certified bollards, describe how the systems will be effectively integrated. Also, describe if the plan complies with State and local accessibility, aesthetics, or right-of-entry regulations or policies.] | Comment by Mookherjee, Anyesha (FHWA): The “per” should be capitalised. |
☐ A detailed background is attached separately. The file is named:
| 7 |
| Pedestrian Injury or Terrorism Risks: |
| [Instructions: Describe the pedestrian or terrorism risks with respect to the proposed installation area, to include vehicle threat characteristics (type and speed).] |
☐ A detailed risk analysis is attached separately. The file is named:
| 8 |
| Mitigation analysis: |
| [Instructions: Provide an analysis of how the proposed bollard installation project will mitigate pedestrian injury or terrorism risks. Include engineering drawings (unsigned acceptable) of installation area to include all vehicle angles of approach within ¼ mile of installation area; distance from proposed bollard location to area being protected; drawings or actual images of installation area, surrounding areas within ¼ mile that have angles of approach to the installation area. Include information on whether local emergency services have provided input on the plan, and if they have any concerns.] |
☐ A detailed mitigation analysis is attached separately. The file is named:
III. Budget and Funding
| 1 |
| Program Request Amount: |
| Exact Bollards Competitive Grant Program request amount in year-of-expenditure dollars: $____________. |
| 2 |
| Other Federal Funding: |
| Estimated total of other Federal funding, excluding the Bollards Competitive Grant Program requested funding, in year-of-expenditure dollars: $_________. |
Other Federal programs and estimated amounts: (add lines as needed) Program: _________________Amount: ____________.
| 3 |
| Future Project Cost: |
| Provide the sum of the Bollards Competitive Grant Program request, other Federal funds, and non-Federal funds as an estimate in year-of-expenditure dollars: $____________. |
| 4 |
| Previously Incurred Project Costs: |
| [Instruction: If costs have already been incurred for the project, such as planning or design costs, provide the total here.] |
Amount: $____________.
| 5 |
| Total Project Cost: |
| Estimate in year-of-expenditure dollars (sum of previously incurred project costs’ and ‘future project cost): $___________. |
| 6 |
| Statement of Work: |
| [Instruction: Include a detailed Statement of Work (SOW) for the project in sufficient detail to demonstrate the project budget is reasonable, including any underground utilities and plan on how they will be addressed with bollard implementation. In addition, include a project schedule demonstrating project delivery milestones through project close-out. As an option, the detailed SOW and schedule can be attached.] |
☐ A detailed SOW and schedule are attached separately. The file is named:
| 7 |
| Grant Funds, Sources and Uses of Project Funds (Detailed Budget): |
| [Instruction: Include a detailed budget or attach separately. This budget must list the amount and percentage of both the Federal funding requested and any additional non-Federal funds, if any, that will be used to pay for the project. Additional lines can be added. This list can be modified as needed.] |
Activity: Cost:
Activity: Cost:
Activity: Cost:
Activity: Cost:
☐ A detailed budget is attached separately. The file is named:
IV. Merit Criteria
In the space below, describe how the project will meet the Merit Criteria and the associated objectives as found in Section F of The Bollards Competitive Grant Program NOFO. Where appropriate, reference attachments or other sections of the application.
Criterion #1: Location and Contextual Design
Criterion #2: Risk
Criterion #3: Project Effectiveness
V. Project Readiness
In the space below, describe how the project will meet the Project Readiness Assessment criteria and the associated elements as found in Section F.2 of the Bollards Competitive Grant Program NOFO. Where appropriate, reference attachments or other sections of the application.
Readiness: Technical Assessment
Readiness: Financial Completeness Assessment
Readiness: Permitting Risk Assessment
VI. DOT Priority Considerations
In the space below, describe how the project will meet the DOT priority considerations in Section F.4 of the Bollards Competitive Grant Program NOFO. Where appropriate, reference attachments or other sections of the application.
DOT Priority Considerations:
Check all that apply to the project (DOT will use information in other portions of the application to determine responsiveness to the other Selection Priorities listed in the NOFO):
☐ FHWA may prioritize awards to projects that protect highly visible tourism areas or critical transportation infrastructure.
☐ FHWA may prioritize awards to projects incorporating landscaping or streetscaping to mitigate pedestrian threats using other funding sources independent of this grant.
☐ FHWA may prioritize awards to projects leveraging other funding sources to expand the scope and benefit of the project.
☐ None of the above apply to the project.
DOT Priority Considerations: Briefly describe below how the project meets the checked DOT priority considerations.
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