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    § Federal grant opportunity · FHWA-BOLL-26-001

    FY26 - Stopping Threats On Pedestrian Competitive Grant Program (Bollards)

    DOT Federal Highway Administration is accepting applications for FY26 - Stopping Threats On Pedestrian Competitive Grant Program (Bollards). The deadline is September 9, 2026 and the published award range is $5M.

    Key facts

    Funder
    DOT Federal Highway Administration
    Application deadline
    September 9, 2026
    Award range
    $5M
    Eligibility
    Eligible applicants under the Bollards Competitive Grant Program are State Departments of Transportation (State DOTs) and local government entities such as any city, county, town, parish, village, or other general-purpose political subdivision of a State).
    Geography
    United States
    Focus areas
    Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), Transportation
    Opportunity number
    FHWA-BOLL-26-001

    Program overview

    The purpose of the Bollards Competitive Grant Program is to provide funding for bollard installation projects designed to prevent pedestrian injuries and acts of terrorism in areas used by large numbers of pedestrians. Eligible applicants under the Bollards Competitive Grant Program are State Departments of Transportation (State DOTs) and local government entities such as any city, county, town, parish, village, or other general-purpose political subdivision of a State). The Bollards Competitive Grant Program allows for the Federal share of the project to be 100 percent. Please refer the "Related Documents" tab in Grants.gov for the full text of the NOFO.

    How to apply

    1. Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
    2. Read the full funding opportunity announcement from DOT Federal Highway Administration.
    3. Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
    4. Submit before September 9, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.

    View the official funding announcement

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