The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has opened a new $3 billion funding round to support bridge repair and replacement projects across the United States. The funding comes through the agency’s Bridge Investment Program, which focuses on rehabilitating aging bridges and advancing smaller-scale bridge improvements that often struggle to secure financing.
States, local governments, tribal agencies, metropolitan planning organizations, and federal land management agencies can apply for the grants. FHWA will provide two categories of funding. Planning grants will support feasibility studies, project development work, and revenue forecasting for future bridge projects. Bridge project grants will fund bridge replacement, rehabilitation, preservation, and protection projects with eligible costs of up to $100 million.
The agency recently revised the program structure to expand access for smaller bridge projects. Under the updated rules, projects can receive grants covering up to 80 percent of eligible costs, with minimum awards starting at $2.5 million. FHWA also continues to fund larger bridge projects separately. Projects exceeding $100 million in total cost remain eligible for grants covering up to 50 percent of eligible expenses.
The agency said the updated structure will help accelerate bridge upgrades and improve funding access for communities advancing smaller infrastructure projects. Applications for planning grants are due June 15, 2026. Applications for bridge project grants are due June 29, 2026.