MPO Funding for Transportation

A portion of federal transportation funding is allocated at MORPC’s discretion, following an application and selection process. We work closely with local agencies to prioritize the use of these funds to meet their needs and those of the entire region. They can be used for roads and bridges, public transit, bikeways, sidewalks, and a variety of other activities.

2026 Funding Solicitation – Applications Now Open

MOPRC is currently soliciting applications for new MPO Funds commitments as part of the 2026 application cycle. MORPC currently projects approximately $109 million will be available for existing commitment updates and new funding commitments for state fiscal years (SFY) 2027-2033. Please see the MPO Funds Availability Report for a forecast of available funds and the Infrastructure Project Inflation Schedule (or the PDF version here) for inflation rates and factors relevant to infrastructure projects.

All projects with a current commitment of MORPC MPO Funds that are scheduled to file final plan packages after December 31, 2026, are required to submit a commitment update.

All new funding applications are first required to submit a screening application. MORPC staff will provide feedback to applicants on their screening applications in advance of the final application due date.

Commitment Updates Due: July 10, 2026, by 5:00 PM
Screening Applications Due: July 17, 2026, by 5:00 PM
Final Applications Due: September 25, 2026, by 5:00 PM

For the 2026 funding cycle, MORPC will be using a new set of Formstack based applications. All commitment updates should be submitted to the 2026 MORPC MPO Funds Update Form.

New applications, both screening and final, should be submitted to the 2026 MORPC MPO Funds Application Form. New applications must complete all required questions at a minimum for the screening application, and all project relevant questions must be completed for the final application.

MORPC staff are available to assist with applications and commitment updates. Please reach out to the Transportation Improvement Program (tip@morpc.org) with any questions as you work on preparing your applications. Additional guidance for project legislation can be found here.

2026 Funding Solicitation – Applicant Workshop

On Wednesday, May 27, 2026, from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM, MORPC held a virtual workshop that covered the entire MPO Funds process including eligibility, screening applications, final applications, commitment updates, and project development requirements. This workshop was recorded and is available on YouTube.

Policies for Managing MPO Funds

The current Policies were adopted in March of 2026 and can be viewed here.

These policies will govern MPO Funding applications beginning with the May 18, 2026 solicitation.

Additionally, MORPC’s current Complete Streets Policy can be viewed here. This policy applies to all projects receiving MPO funds. For more information about MORPC’s Complete Streets Policy, visit the MORPC Complete Streets Policy webpage.

Current Funding Commitments

MORPC current MPO funding commitments were adopted in February of 2025 via Resolution T-03-25.

View the Current Funding Commitments

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