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Local Assistance | Virginia Department of Transportation Home Doing business For localities Local Assistance The Virginia Department of Transportation's Local Assistance Division develops policy and provides guidance for special funding programs and other programs that impact work performed by localities, and it serves as a liaison to local governments. The division also: Manages several special funding programs.
Manages urban roadway inventory and system changes. Manages the local assistance payments program. Provides policy oversight and guidance for locally administered projects.
Provides outreach and training for local programs. FHWA ALN Updates for Localities Learn about recent changes to FHWA Assistance Listing Numbers and how they affect local project reporting and agreements. Pre-Scoping and Pre-Field Inspection Design Best Practices for Staunton District VDOT has released updated scoping and budgeting guidance for roadway projects.
Information is preliminary and may change following final geotechnical reports. This applies to both VDOT‑administered and Local Assistance projects. Contact your VDOT Project Manager with questions.
IIJA Letter of Support Requests IIJA Letter of Support Requests is now available to support requests relative to IIJA Discretionary Grants. Local Assistance Quarterly Newsletters Local Assistance Quarterly Newsletters Access road programs provide for the construction, improvement or maintenance of roads serving new or expanding airports, economic development sites, recreational and historic sites.
Locally administered projects VDOT is committed to developing programs and processes that provide local governments the necessary tools to successfully administer transportation programs and that provide consistent requirements. Other programs includes Federal Lands Access Program and Rural Rustic Roads VDOT administers the Revenue Sharing Program, in cooperation with participating localities.
The program provides additional funding for use by a county, city, or town to construct or improve the highway systems. Trainings for localities and LAD webinars The State of Good Repair provides funding for deteriorated roads and bridges that are owned by the Virginia Department of Transportation and/or localities.
The Local Assistance Division is responsible for statewide urban policy and provides program oversight and guidance for the urban maintenance and construction programs. Dozens of cities and towns are included in the urban system. Transportation alternatives This program focuses on providing pedestrian and bicycle facilities and community improvements.
Utility Final Billing Check List LAP 402A / PS&E Submittal Form (Combined) Job Aid for Request to Administer (RTA) Form Request to Administer (RTA) Form UT 4- Confirmation of Utility Inspection Utility Plan and Estimate UT 7- Daily Record of Work UT 11 - Utility Cost Estimate Title Sheet LAP DB AS-BUILT Title Sheet LAP DB RFQ-RFP Sample LAP Consultant RFP Template Materials LAP NCRPT Audit and Recovery Form Title Sheet Federal Aid Tier 1 Materials LAP NCRPT Sample Form Materials LAP NCRPT Example Completed Form Mandatory Consultant MOA Provisions Construction Contract Template State Funded Project Certification Form (Appendix 5-A) Last updated: June 4, 2026 This file lacks the latest accessibility features.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Local governments in rural areas of Virginia. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Local Assistance for Rural Roads program is funded by Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Virginia. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Empowering Communities Grants is sponsored by PPL Foundation. These grants enrich the overall vitality of the community through programs that protect the environment and improve people's lives. Focus areas include environmental stewardship and education. Projects involving native plant pollinator habitat restoration within the Schuylkill watershed could align with environmental stewardship goals.
Brown Girl Jane x SheaMoisture Grant is a grant from SheaMoisture and Brown Girl Jane that funds Black and woman-owned beauty and wellness businesses in the United States. Part of SheaMoisture's broader commitment to addressing racial inequality through its $1 million annual giving fund, this program specifically supports founders at the intersection of Black and women-owned entrepreneurship in the beauty and wellness sector. Applicants must be based in the U.S. and have operated their business for at least one year. Grants range from $10,000 to $25,000. Check the SheaMoisture Fund website for the current open cycle, as deadlines vary by cohort.
U.S. DOT's FY26 SBIR Phase I solicitation opens June 3 and closes July 7 with awards in September. Ten topics across FHWA, FRA, FTA, NHTSA, and PHMSA at $200K–$300K each. Why the topic distribution telegraphs DOT's three-year R&D priorities and how niche specialists can win against generalist competitors.
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Read articleFRA combined FY2025 and FY2026 into a single $2.04 billion CRISI NOFO — the last round backed by IIJA advance appropriations. With a $532.5M rural set-aside, 130 anticipated awards, and a June 25 deadline, the strategic terrain has shifted toward shovel-ready short lines and grade-crossing technology.
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