$450 million available in FFY 2028-32 for roadway, transit, and bike and pedestrian projects in northeastern Illinois

October 19, 2026

$450 million available in FFY 2028-32 for roadway, transit, and bike and pedestrian projects in northeastern Illinois

The transportation call for projects for federal fiscal years 2028- 2032 is accepting applications through 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 18, 2026. Every two years, the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) administers federal transportation funding to local communities and transportation agencies within the seven-county region of northeastern Illinois. This cycle, $450 million is available. Together, the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) program, Surface Transportation Program Shared Fund (STP Shared Fund), and Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) help advance the goals of CMAP’s 2026 Regional Transportation Plan by supporting projects that improve safety and accessibility, strengthen transportation connections, and reduce emissions.

Transportation call for projects timeline, with milestone moments in application and review periods — *Transportation call for projects timeline*

Additionally, CMAP has a series of fact sheets, organized by funding program, to help clarify eligible project types, requirements, scoring criteria, and milestone dates:

Please contact your planning liaison for project-specific questions or transportation@cmap.illinois.gov for general inquiries.

Visit the transportation call for projects webpage to learn more and apply!

Mark your calendars! Call for projects webinar and office hours scheduled for October 28, 2026

To help demystify funding programs, eligibility, and the application process, CMAP will host a webinar about the transportation call for projects. Join us on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. online via Zoom. If you are unable to join us live, don’t worry, the webinar will be recorded and uploaded to CMAP’s YouTube channel. Please register in advance.

Call for projects office hours opportunities

Join CMAP staff for a drop-in office hours session to ask questions about the call for projects and application process. Join this Zoom meeting to participate in the offices during the times listed below. Registration in advance is not required.

November 2, 2026: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

November 13, 2026: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

November 16, 2026: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

December 1, 2026: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

December 9, 2026: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

December 10, 2026: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

December 14, 2026: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

December 15, 2026: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

December 17, 2026:1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.