Federal Lands Access Program seeks applicants for projects

March 2, 2017

The Wyoming Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP) Programming Decisions Committee (PDC) is accepting applications for the 2017 Call for Projects. Applications will be accepted through May 19.

A program summary table of each state can be found on FHWA FLAP Headquarters webpage. Wyoming is highlighted in green as “open” for the 2017 Call for Projects.

Applicants can click on the state of Wyoming, which will then open a dialogue box. They can then click on the “View All Wyoming FLAP Information” link, which will take them to the Wyoming Federal Lands Access Program webpage. On that page, applicants will find program requirements and project proposal packet materials.

The FHWA Central Federal Lands Division will host a webinar for all prospective applicants who anticipate applying for Wyoming FLAP funds in the 2017 Call for Project Proposals on Thursday, March 1 from 10 a.m. to noon (Mountain Time). Visit the FHWA webpage for Wyoming for more details. https://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/programs/flap/wy/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the program?

The goal of the Federal Lands Access Program is to improve transportation facilities that provide access to, are adjacent to, or are located within federal lands.

Who is eligible to apply?

Eligible applicants include state, county, tribal or city government agencies that own or maintain the transportation facility.

What types of projects will be considered?

The Federal Lands Access Program supplements state and local resources for public roads, transit systems and other transportation facilities, with an emphasis on federal high-use recreation sites and federal economic generators. Federal Lands Access Program funds are intended for design, construction or reconstruction and are not intended for maintenance projects.

How would the projects be delivered?
The Central Federal Lands Highway Division (CFLHD) is looking forward to the opportunity to provide “cradle to grave” project delivery services under this program. This approach allows state or local resources to be used on their other priorities with the knowledge that projects under this program will generally be delivered by CFLHD.

What happens if my project is selected?

On submission of a project proposal, the applicant agrees to provide the match-funding portion for the initial scoping activities that is not to exceed $10,000. Applicants will be contacted upon initial selection of the submitted project by CFLHD and will enter into a reimbursable agreement within 45 days of receipt of selection notification stipulating the scope of the project and the funding arrangements. After execution of the reimbursable agreement, the scoping project team from CFLHD will meet with the applicant and the Federal Land Management Agencies to review the proposed project. This effort will yield a project scoping report, a project delivery plan, a scoping level project construction estimate and a match-funding plan to be shared with the applicant and the PDC. The results of the initial scoping effort will form the scope of the project and the funding requirements for the project development. After final endorsement by the PDC, a project memorandum of agreement will be signed by all appropriate parties and executed within 60 days of delivery from the CFL project manager. The timely execution of the agreements will anchor the proposed project in the Wyoming five to seven year plan.

WYFLAP documents