Suballocated Call for Projects

As the metropolitan planning organization for Greater Kansas City, MARC is seeking project proposals for four Federal Highway Administration funding programs.

This includes funding through these programs:

Carbon Reduction Program (CRP) Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (STBG)

Anticipated Funding

Since majority of funding being programmed is for fiscal years beyond the term of current federal transportation legislation, some uncertainty remains about the level of funding available for programming by MARC. Considering this, MARC will look to recent historical levels of funding to provide a reasonable estimate of the resources available for programming purposes. For this project solicitation, MARC anticipates the following funding targets. However, these estimates may be subject to change:

ProgramKansas anticipated amount to be programmedMissouri anticipated amount to be programmed
Carbon Reduction Program*  
Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality  
Surface Transportation Block Grant Program   
STBG Set-aside (formerly Transportation Alternative Program or TAP)  
Total anticipated for programming  

All of these programs are reimbursement programs. Each program is limited to a maximum of 80% federal share and requires a local match of at least 20% for any federal funds awarded to any project. Funds awarded to projects through these programs will typically be administered by KDOT or MoDOT through local public agency program procedures.

Application process

This funding opportunity consists of two phases — a preapplication and initial screening followed by a full application and technical evaluation. The dates for each part of this proposal solicitation are as follows. Completion of both phases is required for funding consideration.

Phase 1: Pre-application and initial screening
  • Open: Feb. 25, 2026
  • Close: March 20, 2026
Phase 2: Full application and technical evaluation
  • Open: June 18, 2026
  • Close: July 24, 2026

Resources to support application development are available to project sponsors. These resources include evaluation criteria, links to relevant plans and policies, state and federal guidance, and a comprehensive map viewer that can be used to view the proximity of potential projects to important regional assets and plans.

View funding application resources

Application workshops

While attendance at these workshops is not required for applicants to participate in this funding opportunity, attendance is strongly encouraged.

Phase 1 workshop
Phase 2 workshop
  • Thursday, June 25, 2026 
False