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CSFA State Fiscal Year 2026-2027
CSFA Number:
55.026
State Project Title:
Transportation Regional Incentive Program (TRIP)
Agency:
Department of Transportation
Program:
Highway Operations, Transportation Systems Development, Florida Rail Enterprise and Florida Turnpike Enterprise
Budget Entity:
55100100, 55150200 
Specific Appropriation:
$7,158,187, GAA Line 2057; $1,209,287, GAA Line 2088; $4,475,990, GAA Line 2089; $1,730,262, GAA Line 2065;  FY 2026-20276
Appropriation Category:
088716, 088717, 088774, 088849
Related CFDA Code:
                        
Authorization:
Section 339.2819, F.S.
Objectives:
The Transportation Regional Incentive Program (TRIP) provides state financial assistance for the development of regionally significant transportation facilities (roads and public transportation) in regional transportation areas created pursuant to section 339.155 F.S.

Program funding is limited to fifty percent (50%) of project costs; and a commitment for local, regional or private financial matching funds provided as a percentage of the overall project cost, applicants may also choose to provide more than the required 50% local match.

For rural communities that qualify under the Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI) or are designated as a Rural Area of Opportunity (RAO) a reduction or waiver of the required 50% local match may be requested.
Types Of Assistance:
Cooperative Agreements
Applicant Type:
Local Government and Regional Entities
Restrictions:
Eligibility is limited to projects located in regional transportation areas created pursuant to section 339.155, F.S., that improves transportation facilities identified in the capital improvement element of local government comprehensive plans that are in compliance with Chapter 163, Part II, F.S and in compliance with the local government comprehensive plan policies relative to corridor management. 
Projects should be consistent with the Strategic Intermodal System (SIS) Plan. 

Eligible projects must also function as an integrated part of the national, statewide, and regional transportation system that serves the region in which the project is located. 

Eligible projects must also have a commitment of local, regional or private matching funds for the 50% required local match.
Procedures:
For information on eligibility, application, award and management procedures of projects receiving funding please see Florida Statute, FDOT Local Programs Manual (LPM 525-010-300), and FDOT Work Program Instructions (WPI).
Pre-Application Notice:
An active Florida GAP user account is required to access NOFO¿s and applications. . To request access, use the Florida Gap - Log In link and click "Request User Access".
Application Procedures:
Local governments and regional entities are to provide a list of projects in order by priority to the FDOT district. The procedures for project submission varies by FDOT district; so, applicants are encouraged to contact their respective FDOT district for an overview of the specific requirements.

All requests for funding must be submitted for consideration by using the Grant Application Process (GAP) system, located at Florida Gap - Log In. The Notice Of Funding Opportunities can be found in the GAP system and contains the application, required forms and materials needed for applying.
Award Procedures:
Projects are solicited annually during the Departments Work Program Development cycle. Districts will solicit project applications and prioritize those projects based on the project evaluation criteria.

Projects selected for award of funding are messaged to the recipients and must be included in the Five-Year Work Program adopted by FDOT in accordance with sections 339.135(5) and 339.135(7), F.S. All funding considerations and award decisions are subject to appropriation, and applicable funding limitations which include the timing and availability of the requested funds.
Deadlines:
Lists of prioritized projects should be submitted to the FDOT district in which the project is located when the metropolitan planning organizations (MPO) provide their list of priority projects which occurs on or about October 1st of each year.
Other:
                        
Information Contact:
Samantha Samford
State Local Programs Administrator
Forecasting and Performance Office; Local Programs
605 Suwannee Street, MS-75
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
PHONE: 850-414-4383	
EMAIL: Samantha.samford@dot.state.fl.us
Web Address:
https://www.fdot.gov/fpo/lp/state-programs/home 
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