Request for Grant Applications (RGA) #2026-16: FY2026 Economic Strength Projects (ESP) Grant

-16 NOTICE (01/20/2026):
The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), in conjunction with Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), is pleased to announce the opening of the Request for Grant Applications (RGA) #2026-16: FY2026 Economic Strength Projects (ESP) Grant. The ESP is a competitive grant program designed to enhance the economic strength and competitiveness of Arizona rural communities by providing funding for highway projects that foster job growth. The ESP will reimburse specified costs of qualifying highway/roadway projects that are projected to accomplish one or more of the following:

• Significantly increase the number of new jobs;
• Foster significant private capital investment; and
• Otherwise make a significant contribution to the regional economy, particularly in base industries.

The Questions window for this solicitation closed February 5, 2026.
Proposals are due March 2, 2026, by 12:00 PM MST.

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