NDDOT views the statewide transportation system as a single integrated system, regardless of mode or infrastructure ownership. The department provides numerous grants, programs and services to our transportation partners.
The NDDOT has several Grant and Funding Programs where we make funds available to the Local Public Agencies (LPAs).
Most of these programs have been around for quite some time and are intended to make funds available to the locals to help enhance their communities and way of life. Below is a brief description of these programs.
Contact the Local Government Division with questions.
Regular Highway Program
Each year, NDDOT works with LPAs, MPOs, and Tribal Governments to put forth a 4-year list of projects around the state that will utilize federal funds. The list of projects is published in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). This document is available on NDDOT's website for public review and comment. This document only contains federally funded projects with funds for which NDDOT is responsible. LPAs, Tribal Governments, or private entities may do transportation related projects with their own funds or other federal funds provided to them directly and those projects will not appear in the STIP. If you have questions, please contact NDDOT's Programming Division.
Urban Roads
Urban roads are considered LPA owned roadways on the federal aid system. NDDOT's Local Government Division and the LPAs work together to program improvements based on the available funding that is allocated to the LPAs. LPAs are responsible to prioritize the improvements on their system. NDDOT does an annual solicitation for qualifying projects.
Urban Regional Roads
Urban Regional Roads are State Highways that run through Cities in ND with a population of > 5,000. NDDOT's Local Government Division and NDDOT District Offices work with the applicable LPAs to program improvements based on the available funding. NDDOT does an annual solicitation for qualifying projects.
Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs)
NDDOT allocates federal funds annually, by formula, to each of the four MPOs within ND. These funds are used for regional transportation related planning efforts.
- Bismarck-Mandan MPO - The Bismarck-Mandan MPO consists of the cities of Bismarck, Mandan, and Lincoln, and portions of Burleigh and Morton Counties.
- Fargo-Moorhead Metropolitan Council of Governments - The Fargo-Moorhead Metropolitan Council of Governments consists of the cities of Fargo and West Fargo, ND and Moorhead and Dilworth, MN and portions of Cass County, ND and Clay County, MN.
- Grand Forks-East Grand Forks MPO - The Grand Forks-East Grand Forks MPO consists of the cities of Grand Forks, ND and East Grand Forks, MN and portions Grand Forks County, ND and East Grand Forks, MN.
- Central Dakota MPO - The Central Dakota MPO consists of the cities of Minot, Surrey, Burlington, and portions of Ward County.
County Roads
Each County has roads designated as federal aid routes which are eligible for funding and are owned by the county. The Counties are allocated funds based on a formula and each county prioritizes the improvements on their federal aid system. NDDOT's Local Government Division and the Counties work together to program the available funds for improvements to their roadways. NDDOT does an annual solicitation for qualifying projects.
Bridges
Funding is available in the amount of approximately $6 million to assist the counties with replacement or rehabilitation of bridges that are ≥20' (span length). To receive funding, each county needs to contact NDDOT's Local Government Division and submit bridges they would like considered for funding.
Historic Bridges
NDDOT provides funds to rehabilitate bridges considered historic within the state of ND. These structures are generally considered unique structures, whether it is based on the type of structure or perhaps the part it played in transportation history within the state. The majority of structures rehabilitated to date were at or near their original location for nearly 100 years. NDDOT works very closely with the owner of the structure (generally an LPA) and the State Historical Society of ND to preserve its role in transportation. If you have a structure you would like considered for this program that still operates in a transportation related role within the state, please contact the Local Government Division of the NDDOT.
Recreational Trails Program (RTP)
RTP provides funding for motorized and non-motorized recreational trails projects in the amount of approximately $1 million annually. This program is funded by FHWA and administered by one of NDDOT's partners, the North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department (NDPRD).