Transportation Rural Improvement Program (TRIP)
Forecasted
The Transportation Rural Improvement Program (TRIP) funds rural Connecticut municipalities to build, modernize, or repair transportation infrastructure through the Connecticut Department of Transportation.
Funder: Connecticut Department of Transportation
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $300,000 minimum to $2,000,000 maximum per project; construction costs only; 20% municipal match required (unless exempt).
Summary: State funding for rural Connecticut municipalities to construct, modernize, or repair transportation infrastructure.
Key Information: Only municipalities with ≥50% rural population are eligible; prior grantees must meet progress requirements to reapply.
Description
The Transportation Rural Improvement Program (TRIP) is a competitive state grant program administered by the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT). The program is designed to support rural Connecticut municipalities by funding critical transportation infrastructure projects—such as construction, modernization, or major repair—that enhance the safety, efficiency, and reliability of rural transportation networks. TRIP emphasizes projects that address the unique needs of rural communities and supports strategic investments to improve public benefit, accessibility, and network connectivity.
