FY 2026 National Infrastructure Investments

The purpose of this notice is to solicit applications for the fiscal year (FY) 2026 Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant program. The goal of the program is to fund projects that will have a significant local or regional impact and improve transportation infrastructure. BUILD grants will be awarded on a competitive basis, per statute, for planning or constructing surface transportation infrastructure projects that will improve safety; environmental sustainability; quality of life; mobility and community connectivity; economic competitiveness and opportunity including tourism; state of good repair; partnership and collaboration; and innovation.

Applicants must submit their applications via Valid Eval at:

• Capital Grants: https://usg.valideval.com/teams/usdot_build_2026_capital/signup
• Planning Grants: https://usg.valideval.com/teams/usdot_build_2026_planning/signup

DO NOT SUBMIT APPLICATIONS THROUGH GRANTS.GOV

All applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM EDT on February 24, 2026. Applications cannot be submitted into Valid Eval after the deadline. Late applications will not be considered.