Call for Projects Using 2025 Sub-allocated Funding
Review the following information about funding, important dates, eligibility and more. Then submit an application.
💰FUNDING – Estimated funding available is based on sub-allocations identified within the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) plus any unexpended dollars. Subtracted from these amounts are outstanding obligations for which funds have not yet been expended. This amount is further reduced by 20% the amount available by 20% to provide a contingency for cost increase. Below are the calculations for available funding for the 2025 call for projects:
| Funding Source | Estimated Allocations | Outstanding Obligations | 20% Contingency | Funding Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLX | $43.4M | $25.2M | $3.6 | $14.6M |
| TAP | $7.6M | $1.1M | $1.3 | $5.2M |
| CRP* | $6.4M | $0.8M | $1.2 | $4.4M |
Total Funding Available 2025 to 2028: $24.2M
*Includes $685,000 of Donor State Bonus from FY 21.
📆TIMELINE –
Announcement of Call for Projects – November 6, 2024
Deadline for Applications – December 13, 2024
Initial Staff Award Recommendations – January 15, 2025
Discussion of Initial Staff Recommendations to TPC – January 22, 2025
Public Comment Period for Proposed TIP Amendment – January 27 to February 10, 2025
TTCC Award & TIP Amendment Recommendations – February 12, 2025
TPC Award of Funding & Amendment of TIP – February 26, 2025
🔎EMPHASIS AREAS – One of the scoring criteria for sub-allocated funding applications is if the project addresses one or more MPO emphasis areas. The 2025 Call for Projects will only have one funding emphasis area; new or final design phases for the following scopes of work:
Construction of bicycle or pedestrian facilities
Establishment of new transit services
Purchase of transit vehicles
Retrofit of existing arterials or collectors to implement complete streets designs
Construction of projects identified in a safety action plan which meets the requirements of the Safe Streets and Roads for All program
Only projects which address the design phase for one of these scopes of work will receive the full 15 points for this scoring category. Applications which are for any other phase of work or have a scope of work outside one of the above categories will not receive any points for this category, but remain eligible for consideration. That is as long as the project is identified within the 2050 Lexington Area Metropolitan Transportation Plan and federal eligibility requirements are met.
💼RESOURCES –
Project Selection Process for Federal Sub-Allocated Funds
This document provides detailed information on the goals of the selection process, how projects are evaluated and how existing projects requiring supplemental funding are handled.
2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan
This document can help you gain an understanding of the MPO’s goals through the year 2050. This is also where you will find the MTP ID for all specifically listed projects.
👋QUESTIONS – Email Stuart Kearns.
When you are ready to dive in, follow the instructions below and apply here.
Sponsors
(Section 1)
What agency will sponsor the project?
The project sponsor must be a government entity in Fayette and/or Jessamine that can receive federal funds. The sponsor is responsible for providing at least 20% of the cost of each phase of the project.
Who will be the primary contact during the application process?
The primary contact should be someone who can answer any questions the MPO staff may have during the review process.
What contact information is necessary?
An email address for the primary contact is required, but a phone number is voluntary.
Projects
(Section 2)
How is the project listed in the 2050 MTP?
This question can be answered in one of three ways:
1. The project is specifically listed in the 2050 MTP with a MTP ID.
2. The project is not specifically listed, but qualifies as a grouped project. These include:
Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities
Highway Preventative Maintenance or Rehabilitation
Bridge Maintenance, Rehabilitation or Reconstruction
Highway Safety Improvements
Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Projects
Transportation Enhancements, Streetscaping or Landscaping
Traffic Signal Maintenance or Installation
Other Transportation Systems or Operational Projects (TSMO)
Transit Vehicle Maintenance or Rehabilitation
Transit Operations
3. The project is currently being added to the MTP by amendment.
Identifying projects
Depending on how you answered the previous question, enter one of the following:
The MTP ID, or
Grouped (you do not need to specify type at this point), or
Amendment
Project Description
Provide a brief description of your project.
Does the primary intent of the project address this year’s emphasis area? If so, describe how.
Does your project address any of the Carbon Reduction Program eligible activities?
Funding
(Section 3)
Have any phases already been completed for this project?
If so, please describe. Include information on final cost and funding source(s) and approximated completion dates.
Describe how you intend to use the funds you are requesting.
Include detailed information on costs by phase or activity, how much match your sponsor is contributing and in what fiscal year each phase will be implemented. You do not need to specify which federal funding source.
Does this project have any future phases or activities for which you are not requesting funds at this time?
If so, provide as much information about these future phases/activities and how you currently intend to fund them.
