Emergency Relief (ER) Program
Kansas Department of Transportation's Emergency Relief Program funds urgent scientific assessment and repair of disaster-damaged federal-aid highways in Kansas.
Funder: Kansas Department of Transportation
Due Dates: Rolling (apply after disaster declaration)
Funding Amounts: No fixed cap; 100% reimbursement for emergency repairs (first 180 days), 80% for permanent repairs; minimum $5,000/site, $700,000/event.
Summary: Supports urgent repairs to federal-aid eligible Kansas roads damaged by natural disasters or catastrophic events.
Key Information: Application can only proceed after a Governor/Presidential disaster declaration and a $700,000 damage threshold is met.
Description
The Emergency Relief (ER) Program, administered by the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT), provides funding for the repair and restoration of federal-aid eligible highways in Kansas that have suffered serious damage from natural disasters (such as floods, tornadoes, or severe storms) or catastrophic external events (such as bridge collapses due to impacts). The program ensures rapid restoration of essential transportation routes to maintain safety and accessibility for affected communities.
