Applications due Jan. 9, 2025
Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) Rural funds are allocated for projects in rural areas, and in cities with populations less than 5,000. Funds may be used for new construction, reconstruction or rehabilitation of roadways functionally classified by FHWA as arterial or rural major collectors with a small percentage allowed for minor collectors. The local match requirement is 7.34%. The funds are awarded through the Local Federal- aid Program administered by LHTAC. In-kind work (non-cash work performed by the sponsor) is not permitted towards the match contribution.
LHTAC intends to solicit STBG-Rural applications every other year (2023, 2025, 2027, etc.). Projects that are awarded funding will be included in the ITIP and programmed over the subsequent 7-year period. The prioritized list of applications will be used for two years. Projects selected from the 2025 STBG-Rural Application will likely be placed for construction in FY2029 and FY2030. This program is targeting total project cost up to $3,000,000 (design and construction). However, a jurisdiction may request more federal funds with a penalty. For each $200,000 requested over the $3,000,000, one point will be deducted from the applicant’s total score. Maximum programmed federal funding will be limited to $5,000,000 in total cost (design and construction). The local jurisdiction may provide additional funds above the maximum limit for large projects. Source of additional funds must be identified with this application.
Completed applications must be submitted to the LHTAC office – 3330 Grace St. Boise, ID 83703.
Packet
LHTAC 2025 Rural Application Packet (Word)
Rankings/Awards:
Program Overview: STBG Rural & Urban (PDF)
Program Contact Information: Muhammad Zubery, mzubery@lhtac.org or Kevin Kuther, kkuther@lhtac.org