USDOT Opens $20 Million Great American Digital Corridors Funding Program

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced $20 million for the FY 2026 Great American Digital Corridors Program, a funding opportunity focused on public, real-time data feeds across multi-state highway corridors. Identified as NOFO 364263, the program targets real-time data integration and highway safety information. USDOT’s investment is intended to support corridor-scale projects that make timely transportation information more broadly available to the public and transportation users.

The opportunity has a potentially significant cost-sharing feature: the federal share may cover 100% of project costs. That provision could reduce or eliminate the required non-federal cost contribution for selected projects, subject to the NOFO’s terms. Public-sector applicants may consider proposals involving data-feed development, integration of information from multiple sources, and deployment across an entire corridor rather than at a single site. The source does not specify other eligibility or technical requirements, so applicants should consult the published notice for definitive instructions.

The application deadline is 45 days after publication of the Notice of Funding Opportunity. Because the source does not provide the NOFO publication date, the calendar deadline cannot be determined from this announcement alone. USDOT anticipates announcing selections in early 2027. Prospective applicants and their partners should track the notice, confirm submission requirements and timing, and begin assessing project scope and partner roles without assuming a specific closing date.

For contractors, the program signals a potential role supporting public-sector applicants with transportation data, systems integration, and corridor-wide deployment capabilities. Vendors can evaluate whether their products or services align with real-time traffic data and highway safety information needs, and whether they can help assemble interoperable solutions across multiple jurisdictions. Federal Highway Administrator Sean McMaster said, “Reliable information on real-time traffic conditions benefits America's drivers and truckers, facilitating mobility and ultimately promoting safety on the roads and our national economy.” The statement frames the program around mobility, road safety, and economic benefits, while the funding structure and multi-state scope make coordination and integration central considerations for proposal planning.

• Funding: USDOT announced $20 million for the FY 2026 Great American Digital Corridors Program.
• Opportunity identifier: The funding notice is NOFO 364263.
• Program focus: Create public, real-time data feeds and integrate highway safety information across multi-state corridors.
• Federal share: The federal contribution may cover 100% of project costs, according to the announcement.
• Potential project activities: Applicants may consider data-feed development, integration, and corridor-wide deployment, subject to the NOFO’s requirements.
• Deadline: Applications are due within 45 days of NOFO publication; the publication date and resulting calendar deadline are not specified in the source.
• Expected selections: USDOT anticipates announcing selected projects in early 2027.
• Contractor relevance: Transportation data and integration providers can assess potential roles supporting public-sector applicants and multi-jurisdiction deployments.
• Agency context: The announcement names the Federal Highway Administration and its Office of Research and Technology alongside USDOT.
• Program rationale: Federal Highway Administrator Sean McMaster linked reliable real-time traffic information to mobility, safety, and the national economy.