Transportation Alternatives
Transportation Alternatives funds South Dakota projects that advance non-motorized travel, safer routes, and community enhancements through scientific and practical improvements to transportation infrastructure.
Funder: South Dakota Department of Transportation
Due Dates: July 15, 2026 (Letter of Intent) | October 1, 2026 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: ~$8 million available annually; typical project awards up to $600,000; minimum $50,000 for infrastructure, no minimum for non-infrastructure; 18.05% local match required.
Summary: Supports projects in South Dakota that enhance non-motorized travel, safe routes, and community improvements through federal transportation funds.
Key Information: Letter of Intent is mandatory; only one call per year.
Description
The South Dakota Department of Transportation's Transportation Alternatives (TA) program provides federal funding for projects that enhance the intermodal transportation system and promote safe, non-motorized travel options. Eligible projects include pedestrian and bicycle facilities, recreational trails, Safe Routes to School initiatives, historic preservation, vegetation management, and environmental mitigation related to stormwater and habitat connectivity. The program aims to improve transportation alternatives and foster healthier, more connected communities across South Dakota.
