Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP)

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Office of Local Programs, will hold an application cycle for Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funding beginning November 17, 2025 and closing on January 19, 2026. 

​FFY26 Transportation Alternatives Program Notice of Funding Opportunity

Our office is excited to announce we will be using a new platform, Submittable,  for the administration of this program-from application to management of selected projects.  Please note, you will need to create an account with Submittable to be able to access the application.  This is the first time we are using this platform and, as with anything new, there are likely to be some hiccups in the process.  Please be patient with us as we address any issues that may arise. 

To apply, go to: https://kentuckytransportationcabinet.submittable.com​ 

 Some things to keep in mind as you start the application process:

• You can save the application and come back to it if needed, so you do not have to complete it all in one session. 
• When setting up an account, keep in mind that account will be attached to the project if it is selected for funding.  Therefore we encourage applicants to have an account that will be accessible by the LPA's Person in Responsible Charge if the project is awarded.
• If you have any issues setting up an account or with the platform itself, please reach out to the Submittable Help Center. 
• If you have any questions regarding the application or a potential project, please reach out to the Office of Local Programs at KYTC.OLP@ky.gov. 
• Applications submitted early during the cycle will have an initial review and may be sent back to the applicant for suggested revisions.  The applicant will then have until the end of the application cycle to resubmit the application. 

 Given that this new, we would be happy to schedule one or more virtual sessions for applicants to ask any questions about Submittable or the application itself if there is enough interest.  If interested, please let us know by e-mailing us at KYTC.OLP@ky.gov. 

 Once the application cycle is complete, the applications will be scored by our TAP Application Review team.  The final scores and recommendations will then be forwarded to Cabinet leadership and the Governor's Office for concurrence and approval to award.  Applicants will receive a notification via Submittable as to whether or not the application was selected for funding. 

​ ​Questions regarding the application process should be e-mailed to kytc.olp@ky.gov.  ​

Applicants are advised to keep the following in mind when applying for funding:

• ​This is a federal-aid program with significant requirements.  Selected projects must following the KYTC Local Public Agency (LPA) Guide.  
  
• ​A​ twenty percent (20%) local match is required. 
  
• The Office of Local Programs will not increase a project award due to project cost increases.
• Any Local Public Agency with an open TAP project that needs additional funding should apply for additional funds during this application cycle. ​
• The requirements of the LPA Guide should be considered when building the project budget.  Although the application does provide for a contingency amount in the budget, applicants may increase the amount of funding reuqested in the application to further account for inflation, time delays and other unforeseen costs.​
  
• Applicants should keep in mind use of federal-aid funding on a​ project means the entire project must follow federal guidelines, even if part of the project is being paid using state or local funds.
  
• Additional details on the types of projects eligible for funding are available in the FHWA Transportation Alternatives Legislation​. 
  

Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Funding 

Funds for areas with a population over 200,000 are suballocated to the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for that area.  The MPO is responsible for holding their own competitive application cycle.  Once projects are selected and eligibility is determined, the projects are then administered through the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.  The MPOs may select projects from any community within their planning boundaries, even if the community's population is less than 200,000.  Please contact your MPO for questions related to the suballocated TAP funding and scheduling of application cycles.

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