Pollinator-Friendly Practices on Roadsides and Highway Rights-of-Way Discretionary Grant Program
Active
- Assistance listing
- 20.283
- Agency
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Federal Highway Administration
Department of Transportation
- Grant awards
- 5 $724,382 in federal obligations
Program facts
- Also known as
- Roadside Pollinator Program
- Assistance type
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- Project Grant
- Treasury account
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- 69-0548-0-1-401
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 is funding the implementation and improvement of pollinator-friendly practices on roadsides and highway rights-of-way through the Pollinator-Friendly Practices on Roadsides and Highway Rights-of-Way Discretionary Grant Program (CFDA 20.283), with the most recent award issued on August 24, 2026.
The program funds the planting and seeding of native, locally appropriate grasses and wildflowers, including milkweed, on highway roadsides and rights-of-way. Recent awards have supported establishment of pollinator seed sites on interstate and limited-access areas, purchase of specialized seeding equipment compliant with monarch conservation agreements, and seed procurement. Project completion timelines extend three to five years from award date.
All five awards distributed in 2026 were Project Grants, with $724 thousand in combined federal dollars obligated. Awards ranged from $134,382 to $150,000, reflecting consistent award magnitudes near the program ceiling. Representative recent awards include a $150,000 grant to establish 5–10 pollinator seed sites on interstate areas with signage (awarded August 24, 2026, completion September 30, 2031), a $150,000 grant to purchase specialized seeding equipment under the Monarch Conservation Agreement (April 15, 2026), and a $140,000 grant to purchase seed (April 13, 2026).
The Federal Highway Administration is the sole funding agency under the program. Five awards have been disbursed year-to-date in 2026, indicating active deployment of recently appropriated funds.
Applicant eligibility is limited to State departments of transportation, Indian Tribes, and Federal Land Management Agencies. The most recent open opportunity (FHWA-PFPR-26-001, posted April 6, 2026, due May 7, 2026) offered up to $1.8 million in FY 2023 funding and up to $2 million in FY 2026 funding, with a 100 percent federal share and a maximum award of $150,000 per recipient. Applicants were required to submit an existing pollinator-friendly practices plan and formal application. That solicitation window has closed; no currently open opportunities appear in the source.
Objective and description
- Objective
The intent of the program is to fund the implementation or improvement of existing pollinator friendly practices plans and projects, as well as encourage the use of best management practices for improving, restoring, creating, or protecting pollinato
- Description
The Pollinator-Friendly Practices on Roadsides and Highway Rights-of-Way Program is an annual competitive grant program that awards grants to eligible entities to carry out activities that benefit pollinators on roadsides and highway rights-of-way, including the planting and seeding of native, locally appropriate grasses and wildflowers, including milkweed.
Eligibility
- Applicant eligibility
See program NOFO.
- Credentials and documentation
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- Uses of assistance
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- Length and time phasing of assistance
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How to apply
- Application procedure
See program NOFO.
- Criteria for selecting proposals
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- Award procedure
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- Time to approval or disapproval
See program NOFO.
- Appeals
See program NOFO.
Grant opportunities
| Opportunity | Status | Posted | Applications due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roadside Pollinators Program (RPP) FYs 2023 and 2026 | Closed |
Grant awards
Top recipients by federal obligations
| Rank | Recipient | Federal obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Executive Office Of The Commonwealth Of Kentucky | $150,000 | 21% |
| 2 | Oklahoma Department Of Transportation | $150,000 | 21% |
| 3 | Transportation, Vermont Agency Of | $150,000 | 21% |
| 4 | Ohio Department Of Transportation | $140,000 | 19% |
| 5 | Arkansas Department Of Transportation | $134,382 | 19% |
Federal obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Federal obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2026 | $724,382 |
Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 20.283?
Assistance Listing 20.283 is Pollinator-Friendly Practices on Roadsides and Highway Rights-of-Way Discretionary Grant Program, a federal grant program run by Federal Highway Administration (Department of Transportation).
What is the CFDA number for Pollinator-Friendly Practices on Roadsides and Highway Rights-of-Way Discretionary Grant Program?
Its CFDA number is 20.283: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
How much funding has Assistance Listing 20.283 awarded?
5 grant awards under 20.283 have obligated $724,382 in federal funds to 5 recipients.
Who receives the most funding from 20.283?
The recipients obligated the most under Pollinator-Friendly Practices on Roadsides and Highway Rights-of-Way Discretionary Grant Program are Executive Office Of The Commonwealth Of Kentucky ($150,000), Oklahoma Department Of Transportation ($150,000) and Transportation, Vermont Agency Of ($150,000).
Are there open grant opportunities under 20.283?
No opportunity listed under 20.283 is open now. The latest, Roadside Pollinators Program (RPP) FYs 2023 and 2026, was posted on April 6, 2026.
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