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Find similar grantsTransportation Alternatives Program (TAP) is sponsored by North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT). Offers competitive federal funding for planning, design, and construction of non-motorized transportation infrastructure in North Carolina.
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Trade: North Carolina - Rails to Trails Conservancy | Rails to Trails Conservancy Trade: North Carolina - Rails to Trails Conservancy North Carolina Transportation Alternatives Program Profile North Carolina’s Dunn-Erwin Rail-Trail | Photo by TrailLink user mirandakellyart Bicycle and Pedestrian Division North Carolina Dept. of Transportation FHWA Division TA Coordinator 310 New Bern Ave, Suite 410 Email: joseph. geigle@dot.
gov State DOT Website: North Carolina Department of Transportation TA Program Structure, Policies, and Procedures Application timeline: The next application timeline is anticipated to be in the summer of 2027. Please see website for more information. TA program structure: The program is run through a state-level Local Programs Management Office.
The state uses a mix of competitive and non-competitive selection processes, and funds are distributed directly by the NC Board of Transportation in accordance with departmental funding allocation procedures.
Who is eligible to apply: Local government, regional transportation authorities, transit agencies, natural resource or public land agencies, school districts, and tribal governments Application information: Interested applicants must work through their MPO, RPO or NCDOT to enter a project for selection. However eligible entities can submit projects to one of those agencies to be considered in the competitive scoring process.
NCDOT does not maintain a formal application. Application components: Project sponsor, funding plan, TA eligibility, project description, cost estimates Selection criteria: NC has a legislatively mandated workgroup consisting of MPOs, RPOs, and other interested entities that determine selection criteria. Prior to a new cycle commencing, this workgroup may adjust the selection criteria as it see fit.
Is there an advisory committee? : Yes Advisory committee members: League of Municipalities, NCDOT, Metropolitan Mayor’s Coalition, Assoc of County Commissioners, Regional Council of Governments, MPOs, RPOs, NC Rural Center Project award minimum: None. Project award maximum: None.
More information on NCDOT’s Bicycle & Pedestrian programs can be found here . Transportation Alternatives – State Funding & Application Information map by RTC | View interactive map
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Local governments, transit agencies, school districts, public land or natural resource agencies, nonprofit organizations, and other regional government entities with transportation jurisdiction in North Carolina. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows approximately $28.8 million allocated statewide for the 2025 funding cycle. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) is funded by North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in North Carolina. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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