Transportation Alternatives (TA) Program (ND) Grant

The Transportation Alternatives (TA) Program in North Dakota provides funding for projects that enhance transportation options, including pedestrian and bicycle facilities, Safe Routes to School initiatives, and environmental mitigation efforts. With federal aid covering up to 80.93% of eligible construction costs, local governments, transit agencies, and schools can apply for funding. A matching contribution of 19.07% is required from project sponsors to ensure community investment in transportation alternatives.

Transportation Alternatives (TA) provides funding for programs and projects defined as transportation alternatives. These include pedestrian and bicycle facilities, Safe Routes to School projects, safe routes for non-drivers, community improvement activities and environmental mitigation projects.
Funding
The amount of funding a project receives will be determined from the cost estimate included with the project application. Only the contract construction cost of your project is eligible for funding. These costs will be funded with federal aid to a maximum of 80.93%. The project sponsor must provide the match of 19.07%.

Eligibility

Tribal governments
Any other local or regional governmental entity with responsibility for or oversight of transportation or recreational trails

Ineligibility

Items not eligible for funding are preliminary and construction engineering, environmental impact mitigation, right-of-way acquisition, utilities, and construction items determined to be not eligible for federal aid. These costs are a 100% sponsor responsibility.