The Transportation Policy Board of Regional Planning Affiliation 1 (RPA-1) in northeast Iowa is pleased to announce the call for applications for Iowa’s Transportation Alternatives Program (Iowa’s TAP) and Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) funding for diverse transportation projects in our region and communities.

Eligible projects for Iowa’s TAP funding include construction of walking and bicycling infrastructure such as sidewalks, ADA-compliant curb ramps, bicycle facilities, and paved multi-use trails, as well as certain community improvement and environmental mitigation activities. STBG funding can be used for all of the previously mentioned Iowa’s TAP eligible projects, as well as construction and reconstruction of roads, streets, and bridges. Because all projects eligible for Iowa’s TAP funding are also eligible for STBG funding, applicants for Iowa’s TAP eligible projects may apply to both programs for the same project. Applicants may also apply to both programs for a single eligible project that would include funding from both sources if awarded.

Eligible applicants include all public agencies and local governments within RPA-1 that have jurisdiction over public rights-of-way for transportation (including walking and bicycling facilities); public transportation agencies; and agencies with transportation planning responsibilities. The RPA-1 geographic region includes the Counties of Allamakee, Clayton, Fayette, Howard, and Winneshiek.

The current application cycle is for funding in federal fiscal year (FFY) 2026, which begins on October 1, 2025. RPA-1 is expected to have approximately $2.2 million in STBG and $133,000 in Iowa’s TAP funding available for distribution. Applications for both programs will be accepted beginning January 31, 2022 and are due by February 28, 2022.

The application forms and instructions for both programs can be found on the Transportation page of the UERPC website. Contact Aaron Detter with any eligibiilty or application questions, adetter@uerpc.org or 563-419-6126.

The UERPC December 2021 Newsletter is here! https://mailchi.mp/e15364f12aeb/uerpc-december-2021-newsletter-5693761

Highlights include:

• A Reflection on 2021 from Rachelle Howe, Executive Director
• Iowa Finance Authority Awards more than $9 million to Housing Trust Funds to Advance Housing Priorities
• UERPC's Annual Legislative Forum held on December 3^rd
• 2022 Business Consortium Membership- New Member 1/2 Off Deadline is January 1^st
• UERPC NOTICES
• Funding for Water Infrastructure and Water Quality Efforts
• $5 Billion Available from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law's Clean School Bus Program
• Early Childhood Iowa Family Survey
• December SRTS Monthly Motivators:  Happy Holidays!
• December 5-2-1-0 Feature

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The UERPC November 2021 Newsletter is here! https://mailchi.mp/4d511e689d04/uerpc-november-2021-newsletter-5685517

Highlights include:

• Changes on the Horizon for UERPC
• Northeast Iowa's multi-use trails are becoming a "backbone" of the region's economy; UERPC's analysis puts dollar sign on their impact
• Community Development Block Grant CARES Act (CDBG-CV) Funding Available for COVID-19 Recovery
• UERPC Notices
• UERPC 2021 Legislative Event Scheduled for December 3rd
• UERPC Announces Resilience Toolkit for Small Businesses
• Keep Iowa Beautiful Photography Contest Happening Now
• November SRTS Monthly Motivators- Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day
• November 5-2-1-0 Feature

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