Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ)
Forecasted
Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) supports Kentucky state and local agencies' transportation projects to reduce emissions, improve air quality, and relieve traffic congestion.
Funder: Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: No set request limit; federal guidance generally provides an 80% federal share
Summary: Federal funding supports Kentucky transportation projects that reduce emissions, improve air quality, and relieve congestion in eligible areas.
Key Information: Only local and state government agencies may apply directly; nonprofits and private entities may participate as partners.
Description
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), through its Office of Local Programs, administers Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) funding for transportation improvements that substantially improve air quality and decrease traffic congestion. Federal funds support projects located in, or directly benefiting, eligible EPA-designated nonattainment or maintenance areas.
Supported work includes transit improvements, diesel engine replacements and retrofits, electric vehicles and charging infrastructure, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, shared micromobility, and traffic-flow improvements. Transportation emissions reductions are central to eligibility. Greenhouse gas reductions, congestion relief, mobility, and safety may also inform funding decisions, but these ancillary benefits cannot establish eligibility on their own. FHWA provides project guidance, cost-effectiveness information, and emissions-estimation tools to help sponsors assess project benefits.
