On April 28, 2023, FHWA awarded $21.8 million to 33 byway projects in 29 states, including five Tribal lands. These are the first National Scenic Byways Program grants awarded since 2012. See the press release.
Below are the 2022 NSBP grantees listed by State Department of Transportation (State DOT) and Federally Recognized Indian Tribe. For additional project details, click on the project number.
| State | Project Name | Project Number | Funding Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | Restoration of Cold War Cultural Artifacts along Arkansas' Great River Road | SB-2022-AR-01 | $500,000 |
| California | Sierra County -- Kentucky Mine Historical Park Trestle and Portal Reconstruction | SB-2022-CA-02 | $96,000 |
| Colorado | Alpine Loop/Silver Thread Toilets, Safety Pull-Outs, Observatory | SB-2022-CO-01 | $640,250 |
| Delaware | Expanding and Broadening Use of the Delaware Bayshore Byway, a National Scenic Byway | SB-2022-DE-01 | $913,420 |
| Florida | Green Mountain Scenic Overlook and Trailhead 40' Tower Addition | SB-2022-FL-01 | $650,000 |
| Idaho | Interpretive Byway Signage | SB-2022-ID-01 | $153,760 |
| Illinois | Gilbert Lake Recreational Facilities Rehabilitation and Enhancement | SB-2022-IL-01 | $480,000 |
| Indiana | Preserving Accessibility along the Ohio River Scenic Byway | SB-2022-IN-01 | $1,060,000 |
| Iowa | Go the Distance: Reconnecting the Great River Road in Burlington | SB-2022-IA-01 | $1,071,780 |
| Iowa | Interpreting the Intrinsic Qualities and Resources along all of Iowa's 14 Byways | SB-2022-IA-02 | $714,224 |
| Kansas | The Gypsum Hills Scenic Byway - Memorial Peace Park Corridor Rest Area and Unique Green Space | SB-2022-KS-01 | $342,079 |
| Louisiana | Public Restroom at Holly Beach on the Creole Nature Trail | SB-2022-LA-01 | $113,160 |
| Maine | Village Gateways and Connector Hubs | SB-2022-ME-01 | $481,650 |
| Maryland | Marketing Maryland Byways for Economic Growth | SB-2022-MD-01 | $824,000 |
| Minnesota | All American Great River Road – Spring Lake Park Reserve, Fischer Avenue Trailhead | SB-2022-MN-01 | $700,000 |
| Minnesota | Skyline Parkway Overlook and Interpretive Marker Project | SB-2022-MN-02 | $1,500,000 |
| Mississippi | Natchez Trace Parkway Multi-State Research, Branding, Marketing Implemented for Byway & Communities | SB-2022-MS-01 | $500,000 |
| New Hampshire | Walk a Mile in Their Shoes (A Byway Transportation Alternative) | SB-2022-NH-01 | $734,417 |
| New York | Palisades Interstate Parkways Scenic Byway Visitor's Center, Safety, and Signage Improvement | SB-2022-NY-01 | $350,000 |
| North Carolina | Blue Ridge Byways: Comprehensive Digital Traveler Information, Branding, & Marketing | SB-2022-NC-01 | $460,000 |
| North Dakota | Lake Metigoshe Shared Use Path | SB-2022-ND-01 | $400,000 |
| Ohio | Ohio's Byways Resources Protection and Enhancement | SB-2022-OH-01 | $800,000 |
| Oklahoma | Improving Safety and Mobility on Historic Route 66 in Oklahoma County | SB-2022-OK-01 | $1,000,000 |
| Pennsylvania | Creek Road Pedestrian and Recreational Safety Improvements | SB-2022-PA-01 | $408,000 |
| Rhode Island | Revolutionary Heritage Byway Hope Street Pedestrian and Resiliency Enhancements | SB-2022-RI-01 | $750,000 |
| Utah | Utah's Patchwork Parkway (UPP) Interpretive Signage & Kiosk Project | SB-2022-UT-01 | $249,886 |
| Virginia | South Turkey Run Park – Trail Planning, Design, and Construction | SB-2022-VA-01 | $600,000 |
| Washington | SR 105 Scenic Byway Corridor Management Plan | SB-2022-WA-01 | $40,000 |
| Total | $16,532,626 |
| Tribe Name and State Abbreviation | Project Name | Project Number | Funding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Valley Rancheria – CA | Elk Valley Rancheria Elk Trails Project | SB-2022-CA-01 | $3,440,834 |
| Tolowa Dee-ni' – CA | Tolowa Interpretive Center | SB-2022-CA-03 | $969,600 |
| Bay Mills Indian Community – MI | Whitefish Bay Scenic Byway Resource Protection Project | SB-2022-MI-01 | $103,736 |
| Klamath Tribes – OR | Huckleberry Harvest Restoration Program | SB-2022-OR-01 | $500,000 |
| Forest County Potawatomi Community – WI | Pathway to Wellness: Multimodal, Safety & Connectivity Project | SB-2022-WI-01 | $302,893 |
| Total | $5,317,063 |
These resources will assist with 2022 NSBP grant project implementation.
These links are resources from the 2022 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).
