Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2026 Advanced Digital Construction Management Systems (ADCMS)

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), a division of the U.S. Department of Transportation, offers the Advanced Digital Construction Management Systems (ADCMS) grant program under the authority of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. This program is designed to accelerate the adoption and implementation of advanced digital tools and systems in transportation construction management. FHWA plays a central role in improving the safety, efficiency, and performance of the nation’s highway infrastructure, and this initiative aligns with its mission to modernize construction practices through innovation and technology deployment. The purpose of the ADCMS program is to promote, demonstrate, and support the use of advanced digital construction management systems across transportation projects. These systems may include digital project management platforms, automation tools, data integration technologies, and performance monitoring systems. The program emphasizes the demonstration of benefits, documentation of best practices, and broader deployment of these technologies to enhance project delivery outcomes. The initiative is intended to foster innovation, improve efficiency, and provide measurable performance improvements in highway construction projects. Funding under this opportunity is substantial, with award amounts ranging from 1000000 to 5000000 dollars per project. The program is supported through the Technology and Innovation Deployment Program, with up to 17 million dollars expected to be available annually for awards, subject to funding availability. The first round combined funding from fiscal years 2022 and 2023 totaling approximately 34 million dollars. Funds are intended to support deployment activities, technology implementation, and associated training and best practice dissemination. Cost sharing is required, although the specific match percentage is not detailed in the available summary. Eligibility for this program is limited to State Departments of Transportation, including those in the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. This restriction ensures that funding is directed toward entities responsible for managing and implementing large-scale transportation infrastructure projects. Applicants are expected to have the capacity to deploy advanced digital systems and demonstrate their effectiveness within real-world construction environments. The application process follows standard federal grant procedures through Grants.gov. While the original application deadline was August 28, 2023, the funding opportunity is currently under review by FHWA, and no active application window is open at this time. FHWA has indicated that any reopening or reissuance of the funding opportunity will be announced through Grants.gov, including any updates or revisions to program requirements. Applicants are encouraged to monitor the platform for future announcements. Applications are evaluated based on their ability to advance the objectives of the program, including the promotion and deployment of digital construction technologies and their alignment with federal transportation priorities. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the summary, emphasis is likely placed on technical feasibility, innovation, scalability, and potential impact on construction efficiency and performance. The program is structured as a recurring initiative spanning fiscal years 2022 through 2026, suggesting that future funding rounds may be announced. Interested applicants should prepare to engage in future cycles by developing project concepts aligned with ADCMS goals and maintaining readiness to respond to updated Notices of Funding Opportunity. For additional information or assistance, applicants may contact the program via the provided email address.