Application Process
The FDOT District Offices coordinate with the Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO) or
the County Government in non-urbanized areas within the respective District to solicit new
applications. The Environmental Management Office in the FDOT Central Office coordinates
with other state and federal agencies to solicit new application.
The request for new applications generally follows the annual updating of the FDOT five
year work program that is done in cooperation with MPO's and Counties. There may be times
when the solicitation for new applications is less frequent than annually because of a
backlog of projects or because of inadequate funds in a particular area (MPO area, County,
or District). It is recommended that potential applicants contact the appropriate FDOT
District Enhancement Coordinator and/or the appropriate MPO for projects located in
urbanized areas or the County for projects outside of urbanized areas to determine the
current application cycle for the area where the project is located.
Applications are submitted to MPO's (for projects in urbanized areas)or to the respective
County for project ranking or prioritization. The MPO or County coordinates with the FDOT
District for funding and inclusion in the Department's work program. A project sponsored
by an Indian Tribal Council may be submitted directly to the respective District Office.
Applications for statewide transportation enhancement projects are submitted to the
Environmental Management Office in the FDOT Central Office.
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Download The Application Form
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Application Tips
Well completed applications are key to project selection and funding.
Applications should be complete and accurate.
All projects must be in one of the 12 eligible transportation enhancement activities. Many
projects may involve multiple activities, but only one is necessary to establish
eligibility.
The relationship to transportation is essential. This should be clear in the application.
The requirements for the relationship to transportation is described under basic
enhancement project requirements.
Clearly describe work or activities already underway or completed relating to the project.
Make it clear what the TEP funds are to be used
for, especially if portions of the project are being performed by others, or if the work
is being done in phases.
Be sure to have complete and accurate
cost estimates for all phases of work. Funding may not be available later on to cover
inadequate cost estimates, and may jeopardize the completion of the project.
Provide any preliminary plans or typical sections as appropriate for proposed projects.
Demonstrate any community, local
government, regional and/or statewide support for the project.
Explain how and who will undertake the implementation of the project.
Describe the ownership of the property on
which the project will be constructed and any proposal for obtaining property rights if
not already available.
Explain who will be responsible for the
future maintenance and operation of the project. This should indicate the willingness of
the designated agency to undertake the maintenance and operation, and describe the basic
provisions to be included in a maintenance agreement for the project.
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