FFY 2029 Surface Transportation Block Grant Program

The MPO is soliciting projects for Federal Fiscal Year 2029 Surface Transportation Block Grant Funding. For more information on FFY 2029 STBG funding, please call or email MPO staff at 515-334-0075 or info@dmampo.org.

FFY 2029 Program Schedule:

The schedule for the Surface Transportation Program follows the federal fiscal year (FFY), which is October 1 – September 30.

December 2, 2024 — Application process opens.
January 10, 2025 — Applications are due.
February 2025 — Public input meeting at MPO office.
February/March 2025 — Applicants present projects to MPO Funding Subcommittee.
March 2025 — MPO Funding Subcommittee recommends project awards.
April 2025 — Recommended awards presented to MPO Policy Committee.
May 2025 — MPO Policy Committee votes on final awards.

Click here for full STBG Program Guidelines

Applications:

STBG Online Application
STBG Bridge Program Application
STBG Planning Study Application

Application Questions (online submittal only):

STBG Questions
STBG Bridge Program Questions
STBG Planning Study Questions

Additional Resources: LRTP

Title Page/Table of Contents (Download)
Chapter 1 – Introduction (Download)
Chapter 2 – Roads & Bridges (Download)
Chapter 3 – Bicycle, Pedestrian, & Transit (Download)
Chapter 4 – Aviation & Freight (Download)

Appendices:
Appendix A – Demographics & Growth Scenario (Download)
Appendix B – Travel Demand Model Validation (Download)
Appendix C – Fiscal Analysis Methodology (Download)
Appendix D – Performance Measure Methodology (Download)
Appendix E – Project Selection Methodology (Download)
Appendix F – Environmental Analysis (Download)
Appendix G – Public Engagement Process (Download)
Appendix H – Congestion Management Process (Download)
Appendix I – Amendment & Revision Process (Download)
Appendix J – Policies & Best Practices (Download)
Appendix K – Acronyms (Download)