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Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-Saving Transportation (PROTECT) Program

2/24/2025
up to $876 million
Washington, DC

U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration

The buyer is soliciting applications for grants to strengthen surface transportation infrastructure to be more resilient to natural hazards and climate change impacts. The program includes funding for planning activities, resilience improvements, community resilience and evacuation routes, and at-risk coastal infrastructure. Grants will be awarded on a competitive basis to eligible entities including states, MPOs, local governments, and tribes. The buyer aims to reduce damage and disruption to transportation systems while improving safety and equity.

  • 10/25/2024 - FY 2024-2025 Application Opening
  • 2/24/2025 - Proposal Due Date
  • 10/27/2025 - FY 2026 Application Opening
  • 2/24/2026 - FY 2026 Application Deadline
Refer to RFP
  • Develop resilience improvement plans for states and MPOs
  • Conduct resilience planning and vulnerability assessments
  • Improve existing surface transportation assets to withstand weather events
  • Strengthen and protect evacuation routes
  • Enhance resilience of coastal highway infrastructure
  • Incorporate natural infrastructure into transportation projects
  • Upgrade facilities to meet FHWA design standards
  • Install flood mitigation measures for transportation systems
  • Relocate roadways away from flood-prone or slide-prone areas
  • Conduct seismic retrofits on bridges

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