ATP: Airport Terminal Program (ATP) - The FAA has announced the opportunity to apply for approximately $1 billion for the final IIJA-funded round of the program. ATP supports terminal and airport-owned ATCT projects that modernize and replace aging infrastructure. Eligible applicants include all entities under the Airport Improvement Program, including public agencies, private entities, states, territories, and federally recognized Tribes. Eligible activities include terminal development, on-airport rail access, airport-owned ATCTs, and other projects justified by civil aviation demand. Grants require a $25 million minimum request, and projects may be bundled; large and medium hubs must provide a 20 percent match, while all other airports may provide a 5 percent match. Applications are due January 15, 2026. 

FRA: Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail (FSP) - This program provides $5 billion in FY 2024–2025 funding for capital projects that reduce state-of-good-repair backlogs, improve performance, or expand or establish intercity passenger rail service. Eligible projects include rail infrastructure, equipment and facility rehabilitation, service performance and capacity improvements, new service development and associated planning, environmental review, and final design. Eligible applicants include states, public agencies, political subdivisions, Amtrak, federally recognized Tribes, and partnerships among these entities. Applications are due February 6, 2026. 

BUILD: Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (FY 2026) -  The program makes $1.5 billion available for surface transportation projects. Eligible applicants include states, local governments, transit agencies, tribal governments, port authorities, and multijurisdictional groups. Projects may include highway, bridge, transit, rail, port, intermodal, airport surface access, Tribal transportation, and certain aquatic-habitat culvert improvements. Federal cost share is capped at 80%, except for projects in Rural, APP, or HDC areas, which may receive up to 100% federal funding. Applications for FY26 BUILD funds are due February 24, 2026, with awards anticipated by June 28, 2026.  

EDA: Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Program - This program provides competitive funding to support infrastructure, workforce, and economic recovery projects in distressed communities. Eligible activities include public works construction, broadband and utilities, workforce facilities, business incubators, revolving loan funds, and economic development planning aligned with a regional CEDS. Eligible applicants include states, local governments, Tribes, nonprofits, economic development organizations, and public-private partnerships. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with cost share required.