Wisconsin Employment Transportation Assistance Program
Forecasted
Wisconsin Employment Transportation Assistance Program supports low-income residents with new or expanded transportation services to help them reach jobs and post-secondary education.
Funder: Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (TMS access request) | December 2026 (Application)
Funding Amounts: Typically $25,000–$900,000 per award for one calendar year; local match required
Summary: WETAP funds new or expanded transportation services helping low-income Wisconsin residents access work and post-secondary education.
Key Information: Wisconsin nonprofits must serve as responsible applicants; businesses and Tribal entities may participate only as partners in limited circumstances.
Description
The Wisconsin Employment Transportation Assistance Program (WETAP) is an annual competitive grant program sponsored by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT). It combines Federal Transit Administration funding with state funds from WisDOT and the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development to address transportation barriers that prevent low-income workers from getting and keeping jobs.
WETAP supports new or expanded transportation services for employment and post-secondary education. Projects may include shared solutions—such as expanded transit, vanpools, carpools, and ridesharing—or individual assistance through vehicle repair and used-car loan programs. The program emphasizes locally coordinated solutions that address service gaps without duplicating existing transportation services. Mobility management, including travel navigation, coordinated scheduling, and transportation information services, is also eligible.
