Territorial and Puerto Rico Highway Program
Active
- Assistance listing
- 20.298
- Agency
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Federal Highway Administration
Department of Transportation
- Grant awards
- 46 $88,006,083 in federal obligations
Program facts
- Assistance type
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- Project Grant
- Treasury account
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- 69-8083-0-7-401
- More information
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 funds highway infrastructure projects in Puerto Rico and U.S. territories (American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands) under CFDA 20.298, with the most recent grant awards disbursed on August 27, 2026.
The program finances road and bridge construction, reconstruction, pavement rehabilitation, drainage improvements, hazard elimination, traffic signal systems, and related transportation infrastructure. Recent awards include pavement rehabilitation on PR-3 in Luquillo-Fajardo ($27.3 million), state planning and research programs for Puerto Rico ($18.1 million), pavement improvements on PR-765 in Caguas ($8.8 million), Route 35 airport road improvements in Saipan CNMI ($2.1 million combined across three tranches), and highway safety improvements on PR-107 in Aguadilla ($8.9 million). Awards also fund program administration, engineering and program management services, training initiatives, and data collection for overweight vehicle enforcement.
All 46 awards in the portfolio are Project Grants. The Federal Highway Administration is the sole funder, obligating $88 million across the program. Award activity has intensified recently: the program issued 14 awards in 2026 (through August), 10 in 2024, and 4 each in 2022 and 2025, compared to just 1 in 2023. Awards range from under $25 thousand to over $27 million, with typical infrastructure projects falling in the $1 million to $10 million range.
The source does not indicate currently open grant opportunities or posted application deadlines. The Federal Highway Administration publishes funding notices soliciting applications for individual projects, with selection criteria varying by project; applicants should consult individual notices of funding for specific requirements and timelines. Awards obligate funds for project completion periods extending two to seven years out from the award date.
Objective and description
- Objective
This is allocation of funds for a highway program in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. It also continues to allocate funds to assist the governments of the U.S. territories (American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and t
- Description
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) (Public Law 117-58) continues to allocate funds over fiscal years 2022 through 2026 to assist the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico in constructing and improving bridges, roads, and the necessary inter-island connectors.
Eligibility
- Uses of assistance
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 awards
Latest 10 of 46 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Top recipients by federal obligations
| Rank | Recipient | Federal obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority | $69,459,646 | 79% |
| 2 | Government Of Guam- Department Of Administration | $11,257,074 | 13% |
| 3 | Commonwealth Of The Northern Mariana Islands Department Of Public Works | $4,149,724 | 5% |
| 4 | Executive Office Of The Government Of The Virgin Islands | $2,365,315 | 3% |
| 5 | American Samoa Government, Department Of Public Works | $774,325 | 1% |
Federal obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Federal obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2026 | $88,006,084 |
Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 20.298?
Assistance Listing 20.298 is Territorial and Puerto Rico Highway Program, a federal grant program run by Federal Highway Administration (Department of Transportation).
What is the CFDA number for Territorial and Puerto Rico Highway Program?
Its CFDA number is 20.298: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
How much funding has Assistance Listing 20.298 awarded?
46 grant awards under 20.298 have obligated $88,006,083 in federal funds to 5 recipients.
Who receives the most funding from 20.298?
The recipients obligated the most under Territorial and Puerto Rico Highway Program are Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority ($69,459,646), Government Of Guam- Department Of Administration ($11,257,074) and Commonwealth Of The Northern Mariana Islands Department Of Public Works ($4,149,724).
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