Assistance Listing 20.278
National Highway Freight Program (NHFP)
TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF · Federal Highway Administration
Assistance Listing 20.278, “National Highway Freight Program (NHFP),” is a federal program administered by TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF. It provides grant assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 0 closed opportunities under this listing.
Program objective
The NHFP supports several goals, including: investing in infrastructure and operational improvements that strengthen economic competitiveness, reduce congestion, reduce the cost of freight transportation, improve reliability, and increase productivity; improving the safety, security, efficiency, and resiliency of freight transportation in rural and urban areas; improving the state of good repair of the NHFN;using innovation and advanced technology to improve NHFN safety, efficiency, and reliability; improving the efficiency and productivity of the NHFN; improving State flexibility to support multi-State corridor planning and address highway freight connectivity. This Assistance Listing 20.278 created in August 2025 was included in the previous ALN 20.205, please refer to former ALN 20.205 for FY24 and FY25 financial obligations. The new Assistance Listing 20.278 will be utilized by DOT at the start of FY 2026.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 20.278
No open or forecasted opportunities are currently posted under this listing. Programs often post notices on an annual cycle — see recently closed opportunities below for timing.
Eligible applicants (program level)
- Local
- State
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
Reported obligations by fiscal year
Historical data · not a predictionRange and average of financial assistance (from the listing): Varies; see notice of funding.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 20.278. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 20.278?
20.278 is the Assistance Listing Number for “National Highway Freight Program (NHFP).” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.
Who can apply under ALN 20.278?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Local and State. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.