The Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) Program provides flexible federal funding to preserve and improve the condition and performance of federal-aid highways; construction or rehabilitation of a bridge or tunnel on a public road; pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure; and transit capital projects. Funding is limited to construction and construction engineering (inspection) work phases. 

While the Federal Highway Administration provides STBG program funds, the selection of projects for funding under the STBG program is the decision of KDOT or the local Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). 

Eligible Entities

• Counties 
• Cities with a population greater than 5,000 but not located in an urbanized area with population of 200,000 or more 
• Urbanized areas, with populations greater than 200,000, receive a sub allocation of funds through the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) 
• Local Public Agencies (LPAs) in the MPO must apply through the MPO  
• Tribes 

Eligible Uses 

• Improve the condition and performance of any federal-aid eligible highway 
• Construct or rehabilitate a bridge or tunnel on any public road 
• Pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure 
• Transit capital projects 

Match requirements 

• Construction & Inspection Phases: 80% Federal, 20%
• Local Local Design, Right of Way & Utility Relocation: 100% Local 

Resources  

• Federal Aid Programs and Special Funding

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