This bill, titled the Hazardous Fuels Transportation Assistance Act of 2026, mandates the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a competitive grant program within 180 days of enactment. The primary purpose of this program is to incentivize the removal of material resulting from hazardous fuels management activities conducted on National Forest System lands. Eligible recipients for these grants include for-profit entities nonprofit organizations States units of local government Indian Tribes and institutions of higher education , all of whom must submit an application detailing their project, costs, and how the grant will enable material utilization that would otherwise not occur. Grant funds can be used for various purposes, such as the transportation of byproducts like roundwood and biomass, costs associated with woodyards and loading facilities, and purchasing or leasing equipment to facilitate efficient transport. Additionally, grants can support equipment maintenance and workforce development for necessary training and certifications. However, funds cannot be used for construction, capital improvements like processing facilities, or stumpage purchases. The Secretary will prioritize proposals that treat hazardous fuels in high-risk firesheds , maximize acres treated and volume transported, retain or develop forest product infrastructure, and utilize material from specific existing federal programs. The bill authorizes $25,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2031, with grant limits of $3,000,000 per grant and a 75% cost-share requirement, reduced to 90% for Indian Tribes.