Funder: Michigan Department of Transportation
Due Dates: January 20, 2027 (Revisions) | February 17, 2027 (Application) | June 2, 2027 (Revisions) | June 16, 2027 (Application) | September 29, 2027 (Application/revisions) | January 19, 2028 (Revisions) | February 15, 2028 (Application) | May 31, 2028 (Revisions)
Funding Amounts: Approximately $43 million annually; minimum construction grant request $200,000, with no maximum request
Summary: Supports safe, nonmotorized transportation, regional trails, transit access, Safe Routes to School, and historic transportation preservation in Michigan.
Key Information: Non-Act 51 agencies generally need an Act 51 partner; funded facilities require operation and maintenance in perpetuity.
Description
Michigan’s Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) is a competitive federal grant program operating under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. MDOT administers Statewide TAP throughout Michigan, while metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) administer separate Transportation Management Area (TMA) TAP funds in large urban areas. The program enhances the intermodal transportation system, provides safe alternative transportation options, and supports walkability and quality of life.
Supported work includes pedestrian-safety streetscapes and traffic calming, Safe Routes to School infrastructure and non-infrastructure activities, pedestrian and bicycle access to transit, regional trails, local connections to regional networks, and preservation of historic transportation facilities. Usability improvements such as trailheads, lighting, benches, and bike racks may also qualify. Competitive projects originate with residents and businesses, demonstrate robust community engagement, and show a high likelihood of construction on schedule.
