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FY 2009 Grant Outreach Calls Scheduled
To applicants planning to submit a grant application for FY 2009, we have scheduled telephone Question + Answer sessions for the following dates and times:
Wednesday, January 7, 12 to 2pm: Writing a Good Application
Friday, January 9, 12 to 2pm: State and Tribal Programs and Corridor Management Plan Categories
Tuesday, January 27, 11am to 1pm: Safety Improvements and Byway Facilities Categories
Wednesday, January 28, 12 to 2pm: Access to Recreation and Resource Protection Categories
Friday, January 30, 12 to 2pm: Interpretive Information and Marketing Program Categories
Please familiarize yourself with the information available at…
FHWA Announces Solicitation for FY 2009 NSBP Grant Applications
The Federal Highway Administration is now seeking grant proposals for National Scenic Byways Program funding consideration for FY 2009. SAFETEA-LU authorized up to $43.5 million for this fiscal year. FHWA has decided to continue to be more strategic in...
Useful Information Grant Articles Updated
As the FY 2009 National Scenic Byways Program Grants cycle approaches, the Useful Information articles will be updated to help you as you prepare your application. Please frequently check the Grants page, http://www.bywaysonline.org/grants/, for new or revised articles. New content will be at the top of the list.
National Scenic Byways Program FY 2008 Grants Announced
The Federal Highway Administration has announced awards under the National Scenic Byways Program for fiscal year 2008 as authorized in Section 1101(a)(12) of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy For Users (SAFETEA-LU).
Frequently Asked Questions about Designations Updated
The Frequently Asked Questions about Designations article, http://www.bywaysonline.org/nominations/articles/74891, has been updated to reflect the questions that were answered during the Nominations Outreach calls conducted by the Federal Highway Administration in October. Topics covered were Significance, Multi-Jurisdiction Nominations, Nomination of an Extension, Filling Out the Nomination Application and Creating an Itinerary.
Please use this FAQ as an additional resource when filling out the Nomination Application. Also, continue to familiarize yourself with the information available at http://www.bywaysonline.org/nominations, including the Designation Readiness Worksheet, Nominations Guide, Articles and Important Documents.
If you have additional questions, please contact Cindi Ptak at 202-366-1586 or via e-mail at Cindi.Ptak@dot.gov.
