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[Alabama Department of Transportation](https://www.dot.state.al.us)

May 2027 (Application deadline, projected)

Up to $1,000,000 total per project ($800,000 federal + $200,000 local match); 80/20 federal/local cost share; one application per sponsor per year.

Supports infrastructure projects that enhance alternative transportation options and community connectivity across Alabama.

Forecasted cycle—dates and requirements may change; monitor ALDOT’s TAP page for updates.

--- ## Description The Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), administered by the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), provides funding for projects that improve transportation options and infrastructure for non-motorized users throughout Alabama. TAP builds on the former Transportation Enhancement Program, supporting a wide range of community-based activities including pedestrian and bicycle facilities, safe routes to school, community improvements, and environmental mitigation. The program aims to create more accessible, sustainable, and connected environments by funding projects that benefit public mobility and community quality of life. --- ## Due Dates - May 2027 (Application deadline, anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum federal share per project: **$800,000** (with a required **$200,000** local match, for a total project cap of **$1,000,000** in federal-participating costs). - Federal/local cost share is **80/20**. - TAP is a **cost reimbursement program**: sponsors pay 100% upfront and are reimbursed for the federal share. - Only **one application per eligible sponsor per fiscal year**. - Projects exceeding $1,000,000 in total cost may be submitted, but all costs above $1,000,000 must be covered by the sponsor. - Preliminary engineering costs (up to 10% of project cost, max $100,000) and construction engineering & inspection (up to 15% of construction cost) are eligible for reimbursement within the cap. --- ## Eligibility ### Eligible Applicants - Local governments (cities, towns, counties) - Regional transportation authorities - Transit agencies - Natural resource or public land agencies - School districts - Tribal governments - Nonprofit entities responsible for local transportation safety programs - Other local/regional governmental entities with transportation or recreational trail oversight **Note:** Eligibility is determined by ALDOT with FHWA concurrence. Only one application per sponsor per year. Sponsors with an active TAP project must complete it (submitted for authorization) before applying for new funding. ### Eligible Projects - Infrastructure for safe routes for non-drivers (children, seniors, individuals with disabilities) - On-road/off-road trail facilities for pedestrians, bicyclists, and other nonmotorized users (sidewalks, bike lanes, signals, ADA compliance) - Conversion of abandoned railroads to trails - Construction of turnouts, overlooks, viewing areas - Community improvement activities (historic preservation, vegetation management, outdoor advertising control, archaeological activities) - Environmental mitigation (stormwater management, wildlife connectivity) **Priority:** Projects focused on transportation (not solely recreation) and those improving connectivity, safety, and accessibility are prioritized. --- ## Application Process - Application must be submitted **electronically** through [ALDOT’s Submittable portal](https://aldot.submittable.com/submit). - Follow the format in the official [FY 2027 TAP Application](https://www.dot.state.al.us/programs/pdf/TAP/TAPApplication.pdf) and [Guidelines](https://www.dot.state.al.us/programs/pdf/TAP/TAPGuidelines.pdf). - Include detailed project narrative, cost estimates, proof of local match, and supporting documentation (maps, letters of support, etc.). - Sponsors are responsible for preliminary engineering, environmental clearances, and all federal/state compliance. - Projects must be let to competitive bid unless otherwise approved. - Awarded projects must proceed promptly; funds not authorized for contract within two years are subject to rescission. --- ## Additional Information - Sponsors must have the fiscal and managerial capacity to administer federal funds and comply with all federal and state regulations. - Active pursuit of project completion is required; delays may affect eligibility for future funding. - Projects must be for public use and cannot result in private gain. - Some project elements (major right-of-way acquisition, significant utility relocation, standalone landscaping, etc.) are generally ineligible. - For projects in metropolitan areas (Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile, Montgomery MPOs), contact the respective MPO for suballocated funding and procedures. --- ## External Links - [ALDOT TAP Program Page](https://www.dot.state.al.us/programs/TAP.html) - [FY 2027 TAP Guidelines (PDF)](https://www.dot.state.al.us/programs/pdf/TAP/TAPGuidelines.pdf) - [FY 2027 TAP Application (PDF)](https://www.dot.state.al.us/programs/pdf/TAP/TAPApplication.pdf) - [FY 2027 TAP Call for Applications (PDF)](https://www.dot.state.al.us/programs/pdf/TAP/TAPMemo.pdf) - [FHWA Transportation Alternatives Fact Sheet](https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/bipartisan-infrastructure-law/ta.cfm) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Phone | Email / Web | |------------------------|-----------------|---------------------------------------------------------------| | ALDOT Local Transportation Bureau | (334) 242-6020 | [Contact Page](https://www.dot.state.al.us/contact.html) | | LeeAnn Williams, P.E. | (334) 242-6020 | | | ALDOT Submittable Portal Support | (334) 242-6733 | [https://aldot.submittable.com/submit](https://aldot.submittable.com/submit) | For additional questions, consult the [ALDOT TAP Program Page](https://www.dot.state.al.us/programs/TAP.html).7e:T75f,## Grant Eligibility Requirements ### Organization Type - Only organizations may apply — individual researchers cannot apply directly. - Eligible entities are limited to: local governments (cities, towns, counties); regional transportation authorities; transit agencies; natural resource or public land agencies; school districts; tribal governments; nonprofit entities **responsible for the administration of local transportation safety programs**; and other local or regional governmental entities with responsibility for or oversight of transportation or recreational trails. - Note: Nonprofits are subject to a narrower restriction — they must administer local transportation safety programs, not merely be any nonprofit organization. - Applicant eligibility is determined by ALDOT with FHWA concurrence. ### Geographic/Institutional - Sponsors must be located in Alabama (application is open to "any sponsor located in the State"). - Sponsors located within the metropolitan planning organization (MPO) jurisdictions of Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile, or Montgomery must contact their respective MPO for funds suballocated to areas over 200,000 in population — those funds are awarded and administered by the MPO rather than ALDOT, under the MPO's own policies and procedures. ### Prior Funding / Proposal Limits - Only **one application per eligible sponsor per fiscal year**. - Sponsors with an active TAP project are **not eligible** to submit another application until the awarded project has been submitted to ALDOT for authorization. ### Other Eligibility Requirements - Sponsors must provide a **20% local match**; 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Total federal-participating project costs are capped at **$1,000,000** ($800,000 federal + $200,000 match). Costs above that cap are the sponsor's sole responsibility. (Per instructions, cost-sharing/match is reported here.)7f:Tc20,Funder: Alabama Department of Transportation Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Application deadline, projected) Funding Amounts: Up to $1,000,000 total per project ($800,000 federal + $200,000 local match); 80/20 federal/local cost share; one application per sponsor per year. Summary: Supports infrastructure projects that enhance alternative transportation options and community connectivity across Alabama. Key Information: Forecasted cycle—dates and requirements may change; monitor ALDOT’s TAP page for updates. --- ## Description The Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), administered by the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), provides funding for projects that improve transportation options and infrastructure for non-motorized users throughout Alabama. TAP builds on the former Transportation Enhancement Program, supporting a wide range of community-based activities including pedestrian and bicycle facilities, safe routes to school, community improvements, and environmental mitigation. 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Its mission is to provide a safe, efficient, and environmentally sound transportation network that supports economic and social development and the efficient movement of people and goods throughout the state. ALDOT is organized into regions and divisions and is headquartered in Montgomery, Alabama. As a funder, ALDOT administers a small set of application-based transportation infrastructure grant programs available to local governments (cities, towns, county commissions) and metropolitan planning organizations. These include the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), which funds sidewalks, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, streetscapes, trails, and Safe Routes to School projects on an 80/20 federal/local match basis; the Rebuild Alabama Act Annual Grant Program, a state-funded infrastructure grant for projects of local interest created under the Rebuild Alabama Act of 2019; and the Industrial Access Program, which provides state funds for public road and bridge access to new or expanding industrial sites. ALDOT does not publish these opportunities through a single consolidated grants portal; instead each program lives on its own page under the department's Programs section, with the current cycle's guidelines, memo, and application posted as dated documents. 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