Metroplan Funding Opportunities

1. Supplemental Call for Projects (STBG & TAP) – FFY 2026

Metroplan has additional STBG and TAP money for 2026 obligation to allocate to existing projects. This funding includes a combination of TIFIA Redistribution funds and annual carryover. These funds must be obligated in FFY 2026 by September and therefore are prioritized towards existing projects. Metroplan has $3,250,000 in STBG funding and $1,100,000 in TAP funding available.

Projects eligible to apply for additional funding include those that have received a previous award from Metroplan, have an existing ARDOT project number, and can obligate in 2026.

Applicants may seek any funding amount up to the award maximum below.

• STBG award guideline: Up to $500,000
• TAP award guideline: Up to $200,000

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2. Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) – FFY 2027

Metroplan receives yearly Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funding that it allocates to its member jurisdictions. Any Metroplan member can apply for these funds if the project provides access to the general public.

The TAP funds programs and projects defined as transportation alternatives, including on and off-road pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure; projects that improve active transportation users’ access to public transportation and better mobility; community improvement activities and environmental mitigation; safe routes to school; or construction of boulevards and other roadways largely in the right-of-way of former Interstate System routes or other divided highways.

Criteria:

• 5 total awards of $335,000 each
  • $83,750 minimum local match is required
• Funding may be used for design, construction, and cost overruns

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3. Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CRPG) Call for Green Networks Projects

Central Arkansas Energy & Environment Innovation Funding

Multi-use Trail Construction Grant

Intended to award projects that reduce pollution from greenhouse gases. Projects must be construction ready with design completed or nearly completed and right of way fully or substantially acquired.

• Total available for Multi-Use Trail Construction: $2,318,400

Land Restoration Grant

Funds projects that improve air quality and carbon sequestration through the restoration of natural areas. Eligible land restoration activities include (but are not limited to) invasive species removal and management, prairie and riparian buffer establishment, erosion control, reforestation, and increasing biodiversity with native plants. Restoration will be categorized by activities within the following land types: forest, prairie, wetland/floodplain, riparian area, or stream/riverbank.

• Total available for Land Restoration: $5,184,000

Tree Planting Grant

Intended to fund projects that oversee tree planting activities (primarily saplings) in parks, right-of-ways, neighborhoods, and other urban environments. Eligible tree planting activities include (but are not limited to) plant materials, growing containers, soil and amendments, site preparation, education, and watering.

• Total available for Tree Planting: $1,600,000