Technology & Innovation Deployment Program 503(c)
Active
- Assistance listing
- 20.227
- Agency
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Federal Highway Administration
Department of Transportation
- Grant awards
- 55 $12,253,474 in federal obligations
Program facts
- Also known as
- The 503(c) Program
- Assistance types
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- Project Grant
- Cooperative Agreement
- Treasury account
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- 69-8083-0-7-401
Program details come from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Updated . Grant award figures come from USAspending.gov.
About this program
The Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration operates the Technology & Innovation Deployment Program (CFDA 20.227), which funds demonstration projects, implementation of research results, and deployment of highway transportation innovations developed through federally supported research. The most recent grant award closed on August 11, 2026.
Award activity has accelerated sharply. The program disbursed 55 total awards over a decade-long history, with only 2 awards made through 2023, then 20 awards in 2025 and 30 awards in 2026 year-to-date. Combined federal dollars obligated total $12.3 million across all 55 awards, with a combined total obligation (including non-federal cost share) of $15 million, indicating approximately $2.7 million in recipient matching contribution. FHWA is the sole funding agency.
The program funds concrete highway transportation innovations: pavement technology demonstration and long-life pavement systems; bridge inspection, replacement, and structural health monitoring using non-destructive testing, ultra-high-performance concrete, and emerging materials; work-zone safety automation; connected-vehicle and roadway communication systems; data analytics and cybersecurity for transportation; digital construction and project management systems; artificial intelligence applications for traffic sign detection and construction documentation; workforce development and safety training; and technology transfer services. Recent awards also supported statewide technology implementations, emergency response peer exchanges, and training program development.
The assistance-type mix is predominantly Project Grants (41 awards, 75 percent) with a significant share of Cooperative Agreements (14 awards, 25 percent). Recent Project Grant awards ranged from under $40,000 to $3.2 million for advanced digital construction management system planning and deployment. Representative Cooperative Agreement awards included bridge replacement with ultra-high-performance concrete elements ($1.3 million, May 2026), data analytics and cybersecurity demonstration projects ($1.25 million, March 2026), and pavement technology implementation demonstrations ($175,000 and $75,000, August 2026).
FHWA posted a competitive grant opportunity for FY25 and FY26 Advanced Digital Construction Management Systems (ADCMS) on August 17, 2026, with a September 16, 2026 deadline. The solicitation targets State DOTs including DC and Puerto Rico, permitting joint applications with local governments, Tribes, and private industry, and requires a minimum 20 percent non-federal cost share.
Objective and description
- Objective
The goals of the Technology and Innovation Deployment Program are: Deploying research results and products developed under the Highway Research and Development program; Establishing and carrying out demonstration programs; Providing technical assis
- Description
The Technology and Innovation Deployment Program 503(c) provides funding to accelerate the implementation and delivery of new innovations and technologies that result from highway research and development to benefit all aspects of highway transportation.
Eligibility
- Applicant eligibility
See program notice of funding.
- Uses of assistance
See program notice of funding.
- Use restrictions
See program notice of funding.
- Length and time phasing of assistance
See program notice of funding.
How to apply
- Criteria for selecting proposals
Varies by project. FHWA determines criteria for selecting proposals based on the stated objectives of the funding opportunity.
- Award procedure
Varies by project. Generally, FHWA publishes a notice of funding, soliciting applications for assistance, reviews these applications, and determines which applications are most qualified for award. Please see the individual notice of funding for details.
Grant opportunities
| Opportunity | Status | Posted | Applications due |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY25 and FY26 Advanced Digital Construction Management Systems (ADCMS) | Closed |
Grant awards
Latest 10 of 55 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Top recipients by federal obligations
| Rank | Recipient | Federal obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire Department Of Transportation | $3,323,966 | 27% |
| 2 | Massachusetts Department Of Transportation | $1,228,612 | 10% |
| 3 | Indiana Department Of Transportation | $1,120,000 | 9% |
| 4 | Department Of Transportation Arizona | $1,000,000 | 8% |
| 5 | Texas Department Of Transportation | $875,000 | 7% |
| 6 | Michigan Department Of Transportation | $829,708 | 7% |
| 7 | Wyoming Department Of Transportation | $377,960 | 3% |
| 8 | Tennessee Department Of Transportation | $374,979 | 3% |
| 9 | Transportation & Development Louisiana D | $350,000 | 3% |
| 10 | Department Of Transportation Connecticut | $240,000 | 2% |
10 of 35 recipients listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Federal obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Federal obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2026 | $12,253,474 |
Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 20.227?
Assistance Listing 20.227 is Technology & Innovation Deployment Program 503(c), a federal grant program run by Federal Highway Administration (Department of Transportation).
What is the CFDA number for Technology & Innovation Deployment Program 503(c)?
Its CFDA number is 20.227: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
How much funding has Assistance Listing 20.227 awarded?
55 grant awards under 20.227 have obligated $12,253,474 in federal funds to 35 recipients.
Who receives the most funding from 20.227?
The recipients obligated the most under Technology & Innovation Deployment Program 503(c) are New Hampshire Department Of Transportation ($3,323,966), Massachusetts Department Of Transportation ($1,228,612) and Indiana Department Of Transportation ($1,120,000).
Are there open grant opportunities under 20.227?
No opportunity listed under 20.227 is open now. The latest, FY25 and FY26 Advanced Digital Construction Management Systems (ADCMS), was posted on August 17, 2026.
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