Overview

The Georgia Department of Transportation is administering a Competitive Funding Proposal (CFP) for the Transportation Al​​​ternatives (TA) and Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) programs. This process is designed to streamline project intake and evaluation, simplifying the application process for locals seeking federal funding support. ​​​


Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Awards

The Georgia Department of Transportation is pleased to announce awards for its first Competitive Funding Proposal for the federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) and Transportation Alternatives (TA) programs. Under this combined program, GDOT solicited applications for projects that address congestion, improve safety and mobility, and enhance air quality across the State.

GDOT has selected 40 transportation projects statewide to receive approximately $74.1 million in CMAQ and TA funding. Please see the table below for the projects that have been selected to receive funding.

View Project Awards

More information on the CMAQ and TA Programs is available below as well as on our specific pages for each program:

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Previous Training Webinars

Below are materials from the Competitive Funding Proposal webinars. 

October 9, 2025

Watch Training 
Webinar Presentation (PDF)​
Questions & Answers from Webinar​

September 30, 2025

Watch Training 
Webinar Presentation (PDF)​
Questions & Answers from Webinar​
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Am I Eligible?

The following reference list highlights the minimum criteria in the project selection process. Please review the criteria before proceeding with your application. If you answer no to any of these questions, you should not apply:

  • Is your agency or organization an eligible applicant? (See eligible applicants below.)
  • Is the project type eligible for funding support? (See eligible projects below.)
  • Is the project located in either a CMAQ or TA eligible area? (See map for geographic eligibility.)
  • Do you have at least 20% local match for the project phase for which you are applying for funding support? (You will need to provide supporting documentation.)
  • Is your agency or organization able to cover project expenses as the project progresses and be reimbursed for no more than 80% of eligible project costs as invoices are submitted?​​


Did you answer yes to all of the above?​

Apply Here   View Resources​​​​​​

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Critical Information

The application portal does save application progress, but this ability is limited. Progress is saved if you are completing the application on the same desktop and within the same browser. If your cache is cleared, you may lose the responses you’ve entered to date as well. We recommend utilizing the sample application (included in the resources section) to draft and compile responses. When you are ready to submit, you can simply copy and paste your completed responses into the application portal. ​​​

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Who is Eligible?​

Eligible Applicants (t​wo applications allowed per eligible agency/organization):

  • Cities
  • Counties
  • Natural Resources or Public Land Agencies
  • Transit Agencies
  • School Districts, Schools
  • Regional Transportation Authorities (including​ MPO​s)​*
  • Tribal Governments
  • Any other local or regional governmental entity with responsibility for oversight of transportation or recreational trails​​

* Per federal guidance, MPOs in CMAQ eligible areas may apply as a direct applicant for funding support for projects in their area. MPOs classified as “small urbanized areas” (population under 200,000) are eligible to apply for TA funding support for projects in their area.​

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Eligible Project Types:

CMAQ Eligible Areas

  • Roundabouts
  • Intersection improvements
  • Traffic signalization
  • Traffic engineering
  • Intelligent transportation systems
  • Other projects that contribute to congestion mitigation and/or emissions reduction​

​TA Eligible Areas

  • Pedestrian facilities
  • Bicycle facilities
  • Pedestrian streetscaping projects
  • Safe Routes to School projects​

See map to confirm your project is in an eligible area.


CMAQ and TA Eligible Counties
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CFP Application

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How to Apply​ Tutorial

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Additional Resources


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Contacts

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