The Office of the Secretary of Transportation has published the full FY 2026 BUILD NOFO on the program website at: https://www.transportation.gov/BUILDgrants/NOFO
Applicants will submit applications through ValidEval. There are two application portals – one for capital projects and the other for planning projects.
- Capital Projects - https://usg.valideval.com/teams/usdot_build_2026_capital/signup
- Planning Projects - https://usg.valideval.com/teams/usdot_build_2026_planning/signup
Applicants can submit up to three applications in total (capital and/or planning). The application deadline is February 24, 2026 at 5:00 pm eastern.
Applicants may email questions to: BUILDgrants@dot.gov
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