Eastern Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP) (New York) - FY 2027-2029
| Agency: | U.S. Department of Transportation |
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| Office: | Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division (EFLHD) |
| Multipart Grant: | No |
| Next Due: | 11/03/2025 (Application) |
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| Solicitation Date: | 07/01/2025 |
| Match Required: | Recommended |
| Match Type: | Cash |
| Actual Funds: | $5,300,000 (Estimated) |
Summary:
The purpose of this program is to provide safe and adequate transportation access to and through federal lands for visitors, recreationists, and resource users. The program supplements state and local resources for public roads, transit systems, and other transportation facilities, with an emphasis on high-use recreation sites and economic generators.
Proposed projects or studies must be associated with a public highway, road, bridge, trail, or transit system that is located on, is adjacent to, or provides access to federal lands for which the transportation facility's title or maintenance responsibility is vested with a state, county, city, township, tribal, municipal, or other local government entity. Funding will be awarded in the following project areas:
- Capital improvements: including, rehabilitation, restoration, construction, and reconstruction of roads, bridges, multiuse trails, and other long-term transportation system asset improvements
- Enhancements: road- and trail-related improvements such as interpretive signing, kiosks, viewpoints, adjacent vehicular parking areas, roadside rest areas, provisions for pedestrians and bicycles, acquisition of scenic easement and scenic or historic sites, trailheads, trails, and improvements that improve public safety and reduce vehicle-wildlife mortality while maintaining habitat connectivity
- Surface preservation: including, surface preservation of roads, trails, and adjacent vehicular parking areas
- Transit: including, construction of transit facilities and limited-duration operation/maintenance of transit services and facilities, and the purchase of transit vehicles
- Planning: including, engineering feasibility studies, corridor management planning, bicycle/pedestrian planning, and alternative transportation system planning
- Research: including, evaluation of solutions that enhance access, safety, or sustainability; and/or that address issues such as wildlife-vehicle collision avoidance measures, context-sensitive roadside safety features, and congestion management strategies
Projects may be delivered through the funding agency, a state's department of transportation (DOT), or a local public agency. Refer to page 2 of the NOFA file for additional details.
Eligibility is limited to applicants and projects located in New York.
Eligibility Notes:
Eligible applicants include state, county, tribal, and city government agencies that own or have maintenance responsibility for the transportation facility involved in the project. Applicants may also supply a letter from the facility owner/maintainer indicating the application is being submitted on their behalf.
Eligibility is limited to applicants and projects in New York.
Applicants must propose projects associated with a public highway, road, bridge, trail, or transit system that is located on, is adjacent to, or provides access to federal lands for which the transportation facility’s title or maintenance responsibility is vested with a state, county, city, township, tribal, municipal, or other local government entity.
Project applications must be sponsored and/or supported by the appropriate Federal Land Management Agency (FLMA) unit whose access would be enhanced by the proposed action.
Previous award recipients include:
- New York State Department of Transportation
- Town of Tyre
- Department of Environmental Conservation
- Broome County Department of Parks
- New York City Department of Transportation
Refer to the Award file for additional information regarding previous award recipients.
Eligible Applicants:
Local GovernmentNative American Tribe
State Government
Application Notes:
Applicants choosing to have the funding agency provide project delivery services must request this option at least 30 days prior to the application deadline by contacting Lewis Grimm using the information provided in the Contact section.
Applications will be accepted beginning on August 1, 2025, and must be received by 11:59 p.m. on November 3, 2025.
Applications must be emailed to the appropriate address provided in the Contact section. If the application must be submitted in multiple emails due to file size, applicants must label the subject line as follows: "[State], [Project Name] - 1/2, 2/2, etc.]."
Applications must include:
- Application form
- Appropriate FLMA letter of support (if applicable)
- Attachments:
- Cost estimate
- Project map
- Project photos (4 photos min; 6 photos max)
Refer to the NOFA and Checklist files for additional application information.
| Match Required: | Recommended |
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| Match Type: | Cash |
| Actual Funds: | $5,300,000 (Estimated) |
Match Notes:
Matching funds are not required for this program; however, applicants may provide additional funds beyond the requested award amount to contribute to the project, and will receive additional consideration when funding is leveraged from other sources.
Funding Notes:
An estimated $5.3 million is available to support awards through this program.
This program will support a multiyear program of projects for federal fiscal years 2027 through 2029.
Funds may not be used for routine maintenance projects such as potholes, mowing, snow removal, and same-type guardrail replacement.
For FY 2023-2026, two awards were provided through this program. For FY 2020-2022, two awards were provided. For FY 2017-2020, two awards were provided. Refer to the Award file for details.
Contacts:
Lewis G. Grimm, PE
Planning Team Leader
(703) 404-6289
(703) 629-1450
Fax: (703) 404-6217
Lewis.grimm@dot.gov
Richelle J. Ellis
Access Program Planning Coordinator
(703) 404-6333
Fax: (703) 404-6217
Richelle.Ellis@dot.gov
John Wilson
Access Program Manager
(703) 404-6281
John.S.Wilson@dot.gov
Agency Address
U.S. Department of Transportation
Federal Highway Administration
Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division
22001 Loudon County Parkway
Building E2, Suite 200
Ashburn, VA 20147
Contact Notes:
Questions should be directed to the program staff.
Applications must be emailed to [email protected].
The agency address provided is for reference purposes only.
Files:
NOFA File: US16327_NOFA_FY2027-29.pdf (145.2 Kb)Other Pre-Award File: US16327_Checklist_FY2027-29.pdf (73.9 Kb)
Award File: US16327_Award_FY2027-29.pdf (231.7 Kb)
File Notes:
The NOFA file contains the full solicitation for this program. The Checklist file contains an application checklist. The Award file contains information on previous award recipients.
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Community DevelopmentEconomic Development
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