Funding Programs
CMAQ | TA Set- Aside | Carbon Reduction Program
announcement!
Now open: The application window for the following SPC Federal Competitive Funding programs:
- Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ)
- Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA)
- Carbon Reduction Program (CRP)
SPC will be using a universal pre-application and process for all three programs. Interested applicants should download the following guidance and application files to get started;
- SPC Federal Program Guidance Document (June 2023) (pdf file)
- SPC Federal Funding Pre-Application (CMAQ/TASA/CRP) (pdf file)
An informational application and project delivery webinar will be held on June 20, 2023 from 10:00-11:00. To register, please contact Betsy Zang at bazang@mccormicktaylor.com
Webinar
Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement
The Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Program provides funds for transportation projects and programs that will contribute to attainment or maintenance of the national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for ozone, carbon monoxide (CO), and particulate matter (PM).
The CMAQ program supports two important goals of the federal Department of Transportation: improving air quality and relieving congestion. The program provisions emphasize cost-effective emission reduction and congestion mitigation activities when using CMAQ funding.
The application period for the next round of CMAQ funding will open in June of 2023. Interested applicants can find the full guidance and application information on this site or by contacting Ryan Gordon rgordon@spcregion.org for more information.
Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program
The Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA) Program provides funding for programs and projects defined as transportation alternatives, including on- and off-road pedestrian and bicycle facilities; infrastructure projects for improving non-driver access to public transportation and enhanced mobility; environmental mitigation; recreational trail program projects; and, safe routes to school projects.
Though run concurrently, the SPC TA application and grant process is separate from the state PennDOT process. Projects may receive funding from both programs, but will need to fill out two separate applications.
The next round of TA funding will open up in June of 2023. Interested applicants can find the full guidance and application information on the site, or contact Greg Shermeto, gshermeto@spcregion.org for more information.
For information on the PennDOT Transportation Set-Aside program please use the following link: https://www.penndot.pa.gov/ProjectAndPrograms/Planning/Pages/Transportation%20Alternatives%20Set-Aside%20-%20Surface%20Trans.%20Block%20Grant%20Program.aspx
Carbon Reduction Program (CRP)
The Carbon Reduction Program CRP provides funding to reduce transportation carbon emissions through the development of State carbon reduction strategies and by funding projects designed to reduce transportation carbon emissions (See 23 U.S.C. 175 as established by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) (Public Law 117-58, also known as the “Bipartisan Infrastructure Law” (BIL)) (BIL § 11403).
The application period for the next round of CRP funding will open in June of 2023. Interested applicants can find the full guidance and application information on this site or by contacting Ryan Gordon rgordon@spcregion.org for more information.
Other Resources
- Summer 2023 Transportation and Community Funding Programs
- Local Bridge Funding Guidebook
- Local Bridge Workshop Presentation (May 12, 2022)
- District 10 Local Bridge Workshop
- District 11 Local Bridge Workshop Presentation