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Transportation Alternatives Program - Metropolitan Planning Organization +200,000 population selected
CSFA Number: 494-00-1461
Agency Name
Department Of Transportation (494)
Agency Identification
Partial GATA Exempt. Exempt if awardee is LPA.
Agency Contact
Lee Ann Prather
(217) 524-3509
LeeAnn.Prather@illinois.gov
Short Description
The TAP program provides a fund source for a variety of smaller-scale transportation projects such as pedestrian and bicycle facilities, recreational trails, safe routes to school projects, community improvements such as historic preservation and vegetation management, and environmental mitigation related to stormwater and habitat connectivity.
Federal Authorization
20.205
Illinois Statue Authorization
N/A
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
23 USC 133 (h)
Objective
Provide transportation alternatives. Metropolitan Planning Organization +200,000 population
Prime Recipient
Yes
UGA Program Terms
Transportation Alternatives Program – Metropolitan Planning Organization +200,000 population; The TAP program provides a fund source for a variety of smaller-scale transportation projects such as a pedestrian and bicycle facilities, recreational trails, safe routes to school projects, community improvements such as historic preservation and vegetation management, and environmental mitigation related to stormwater and habitat connectivity.
Eligible Applicants
Government Organizations; Nonprofit Organizations;
Applicant Eligibility
Program limited to Metropolitan Planning Organization +200,000 population
Beneficiary Eligibility
N/A
Types of Assistance
Project Grants
Subject / Service Area
Government Services
Credentials / Documentation
Program limited to Metropolitan Planning Organization +200,000 population
Preapplication Coordination
MPOs in IL that are over 200,000 in population, termed a Transportation Management Area (TMA) Program limited to Metropolitan Planning Organization +200,000 population
Application Procedures
Competitive MPO Call for Projects
Criteria Selecting Proposals
Program limited to Metropolitan Planning Organization +200,000 population
Award Procedures
Program limited to Metropolitan Planning Organization +200,000 population. Federal or federal pass through
Deadlines
Depends on Call for Projects
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
N/A
Appeals
N/A
Renewals
N/A
Formula Matching Requirements
Depending upon MPO/100% federal funds
Uses and Restrictions
All TAP projects to be funded through a competitive process. Eligible applicants include all entities that were eligible to apply for TAP funds. Further uses and restrictions are available per MPO. Non-profit organizations are only eligible applicants for safety related projects.
Reports
Determined by Metropolitan Planning Organization
Audits
N/A
Records
N/A
Account Identification
N/A
Obligations
N/A
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$80,000,000.00-$90,000,000.00
Program Accomplishments
N/A
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/transportation_alternatives/
Regional or Local Assistance Location
N/A
Headquarters Office
IDOT, 2300 S Dirksen Parkway, 62764
Program Website
N/A
Example Projects
N/A
Published Date
3/27/2021
Funding By Fiscal Year
FY 2015 : $10,000,000
FY 2016 : $10,000,000
FY 2017 : $10,000,000
FY 2018 : $10,000,000
FY 2019 : $10,000,000
FY 2020 : $10,000,000
FY 2021 : $57,937,910
FY 2023 : $90,000,000
FY 2024 : $1,170,320
FY 2025 : $1,170,320
Federal Funding
Notice of Funding Opportunities
Agency IDAward RangeApplication Range
Details25-494-00-1461-01Not Applicable04/17/2024 - 06/28/2024 : 15:30