RTPO New Mexico

NMDOT FFY 2024 TAP, RTP-Motorized, CRP Call

New Mexico DOT issued calls for three federal funding opportunities managed by NMDOT, to go through the RTPOs and MPOs for initial screening and prioritization: 

• Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) + Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Motorized ONLY (guide) (application)

• *NEW* Carbon Reduction Plan (guide) (application)

• Project Feasibility Form (PFF)

• Project Prospectus Form (PPF)

Applications are due through RTPOs and MPOs by March 10, 2023. Each RTPO and MPO will develop their own internal schedules. 

• Northeast RTPO Schedule and Checklist (presentation)

•  Northern Pueblos RTPO Schedule and Checklist 

  • Both NERTPO and NPRTPO schedules updated 1/12/23​

As with most federal funding, a local match is required (14.56% of the total project cost). The lists of eligible project types are included in both guides, along with other project criteria and application guidance. Additional resources may be posted on NMDOT's Active Transportation Program webpage.

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* NEW * NMDOT FY 2024 TPF Call for Projects

New Mexico DOT announced the call for FY 2024 state Transportation Project Fund (TPF) funding. As with TAP, RTP, and CRP, these TPF applications will first go through the RTPOs and MPOs, who will screen and prioritize projects. RTPO and MPO planners will submit the complete applications by May 31, 2023.

• NMDOT FY 2024 TPF Checklist

• Northeast RTPO key dates, with checklist *3/6 updates*

• • ​1/25/23 slides and 3/6/23 slides

• Northern Pueblos RTPO key dates, with checklist

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Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Resources

• *UPDATED* U.S. DOT Key Notices of Funding Opportunity

  • U.S. DOT Discretionary Grant Preparation Checklist​

  • 2023 RAISE Grant information; due by Feb. 28, 2023

• Federal Highways Administration (FHWA)

• Federal Transit Administration (FTA)

• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

NM 2022 Outdoor Recreation Trails+ grant

Opened March 1, 2022 and will remain open through the year, or until the $7 million of state funds are spent.

• Funds for planning and constructing outdoor infrastructure, such as trails, boat ramps, shooting ranges, disc golf courses, and more, described here.

• Two tiers of award:

  • Tier 1: $25,000 to $99,999 for communities to boost local outdoor access​

  • Tier 2: $100,000 to $500,000 for larger regional projects

• Required match is 1:1 in urban areas, and 2:1 in rural areas​​

Read more about the 2022 Trails+ Grant here (PDF).​