Federal program seeks applications for grant funding

March 10, 2017

State and local entities that want to improve road access to federal lands may be eligible for federal grant money.

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

State agencies, cities and counties are eligible to apply and submit their plans. The projects that are eligible are roads that are maintained by the state, a city or county that accesses federal lands.

The projects can include rehabilitation, restoration, construction, reconstruction, engineering, preventative maintenance, operation and maintenance of transit facilities, planning and research and others.

The grant program is administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration Office of Federal Lands Highway. Gregg Fredrick, chief engineer for the Wyoming Department of Transportation, is a member of the Program Decisions Committee. The other members are from Federal Lands Highway and the Wyoming County Commissioners Association.

FLAP has allocated $8.25 million for Wyoming, information from the FHWA’s website indicated.

To learn more about the program, visit FHWA's web page.

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

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