Transportation

Resources/Partner Programs – Kansas Department of Transportation

A comprehensive Local Program Opportunities Guide from the Kansas Department of Transportation is available here.

A full list of partner programs is also available here. Below is a listing of some of the more common programs.

Kansas Airport Improvement Program

This program assists with improvements to all public-use airports except those classified as Primary airports. The program focuses on preservation and enhancement of the Kansas airport system through airfield pavements, lighting, weather systems, navigational aids, planning grants and aeronautical surveys for instrument approaches, etc. Funds are not intended to be used as sponsor’s match for a federal project. Planning projects may qualify.

Deadline: Annually, generally in September
Organization: Kansas Department of Transportation

Kansas Bridge Programs

Kansas Department of Transportation has several bridge programs, including the Off-System Bridge Program, a federal program to repair or replace bridges that are not on the federal-aid system, and the Kansas Local Bridge Improvement Program, which provides funds to Local Public Agencies to replace or rehabilitate locally-owned, deficient bridges in order to improve overall system throughout the State of Kansas. A local match may be required.

Deadline: Bureau of Local Projects sends out a memo with application when soliciting projects.
Organization: Kansas Department of Transportation

City Connecting Link Improvement Program

Assists cities in funding improvements to City Connecting Links (city streets that carry a state highway designation). Minimum local match 0 – 25%, depending on the size of the city.

Deadline: The Bureau of Local Projects sends out a memo with the application soliciting projects.
Organization: Kansas Department of Transportation

Cost Share

This program provides financial assistance to local entities for construction projects that improve safety, leverage state funds to increase total transportation investment, and help both rural and urban areas of the state improve the transportation system. Projects must address an important transportation need such as: promoting safety; improving access or mobility; improving condition or relieving congestion. Local governments, often in partnership with a private business, may apply.

Deadline: Applications are considered two times a year.
Organization: Kansas Department of Transportation

Innovative Technology

This program provides financial assistance to partners for innovative technology projects that improve safety, increase total technology investment and help both rural and urban areas of the state improve the transportation system. Projects that meet an important transportation need such as promoting safety, improving access or mobility, and advancing transportation technology. All transportation system projects are eligible, including roadway (on and off the state system), rail, aviation, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), alternative fuels, public safety data, bicycle/pedestrian and public transit.

Deadline: The Division of Innovative Technologies will issue an RFP at least once per state fiscal year.
Organization: Kansas Department of Transportation

Transportation Alternatives

This program provides funding for surface transportation projects that fall into one of these four main categories: Pedestrian & Bicycle Facilities; Safe Routes to School (SRTS); Scenic & Environmental; Historic and Archeological Transportation.

A local cash match is required to pay for 20% or more on eligible project costs. Applications must be sponsored by and submitted through a local unit of government (city/county), however, any public entity, private, nonprofit, or civic organization may promote and assist with the project application and project.

Deadline: Application workshops are held and applications are solicited every other year.
Organization: Kansas Department of Transportation