Federal Funding Policy and Locally Administered Projects (LAP)

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Many transportation projects in the Triangle West TPO region are funded using federal funds that flow through the TPO, such as Block Grant Program Direct Allocation (BGDA) and Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ). Member jurisdictions of the Triangle West region are eligible to apply for these funds, and the projects are funded through a competitive process as defined by the TPO’s Federal Funding Policy.  Once selected, the design and construction of these projects is managed by the local jurisdiction.

In October 2023 the Board adopted the first amendment to the TPO Federal Funding Policy, which guides the distribution of federal funds that flow through the TPO, such as Block Grant Direct Attributable (BG-DA), Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ), and Carbon Reduction Program (CRP).

Triangle West TPO Federal Funding Policy 

In partnership with NCDOT staff, in 2025 the Triangle West TPO facilitated a Locally Administered Project training workshop for TPO member jurisdictions and agencies. The purpose of the training was to provide TPO members with guidance and information regarding project implementation processes and requirements.

Recording of LAP Training Workshop

Triangle West TPO Overview & Processes

Using Federal Funding & Fiori Overview

Questions Asked During the Training