Regional Solicitation
Forecasted
Metropolitan Council's Regional Solicitation funds research-driven transportation projects to improve mobility, safety, and connectivity in the Twin Cities metro area.
Funder: Metropolitan Council
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2028: Letter of support request deadline (projected) | June 2028: Optional draft ridership information review deadline (projected) | June 2028: Application deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: Approx. $250 million total for the biennial cycle; individual awards vary by category (e.g., $250k–$25M); 20% local match required for federal funds.
Summary: Supports transportation projects in the Twin Cities metro area that enhance mobility, safety, and access in alignment with regional transportation goals.
Key Information: Grant is forecasted—dates and some details are projected; check program page for updates.
Description
The Metropolitan Council's Regional Solicitation is a biennial, competitive grant program that allocates significant federal and regional transportation funding to infrastructure and mobility projects across the Twin Cities metropolitan area. The program funds a wide range of projects—including roadway improvements, bridges, transit expansion, travel demand management, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and safety enhancements—that advance the region’s long-term transportation vision as outlined in Imagine 2050 and the 2050 Transportation Policy Plan. Projects are evaluated and selected based on their potential to improve mobility, safety, connectivity, equity, and sustainability for the region’s residents and businesses.
