Funding
The MPO receives funding to complete transportation planning through a combination of federal, state, and local funds. Biannually, the MPO allocates federal funds through the Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) to projects that have passed an established criteria. Funding for non-motorized transportation is available every three years through the Transportation Alternative Program (TAP).
MPO Members 2023 Contributions
Surface Transportation Program – Urban (STP-U)
See Current Applications for 2025-2029 Funding Cycle.
See the WisDOT Local Programs website for more information.
Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP)
See Current Applications for 2025-2029 Funding Cycle.
Carbon Reduction Program
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL)
Signed into law in November of 2021, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) provides an unprecedented level of funding for transportation and infrastructure.
It is the goal of the Wausau MPO to fully utilize every program and grant opportunity available for our member communities.
Resources:
A Guidebook to the BIL for State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Governments, and Other Partners
Competitive Infrastructure Funding Opportunities for Local Governments
WisDOT BIL Resources Page
Text of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
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Check back for periodic updates.
Questions on the BIL in the Wausau metro area? Contact Dave Mack at 715-261-6043