Rural County Transportation Program (RCTP) Grants
Rural County Transportation Programs (RCTP) are county-led grant programs that provide funding to small cities to help implement non-federal aid transportation projects. Delaware, Dubuque, Jackson, and Clinton counties have created RCTP programs. The counties distribute RCTP funds to cities through a competitive application process. The counties have agreements with RPA 8 staff to administer the program and help cities with writing applications.
RPA 8 is now accepting Fiscal Year 2025 RCTP applications. To apply for an RCTP grant, cities should complete the Online Questionnaire and submit all required application materials by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 14th, 2024.
Program Guidelines
Each county has established its own program guidelines. The program guidelines set the rules for the application process, project raking, and how funds awarded. The guidelines also set the application timelines and identify which cities are eligible to apply. Guideline documents and a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for each county are provided below.
Clinton County - Guidelines - NOFO
Delaware County - Guidelines - NOFO
Dubuque County - Guidelines - NOFO
Jackson County - Guidelines - NOFO
Online Questionnaire
Use the form below to apply for RCTP grants and submit supporting documents and applications.
Click here to go to the Online Questionnaire
Sample Documents
The documents provided below include sample forms that are used in the application process.
Sample Resolutions
Sample Funding Agreement
RCTP Training
ECIA held an online training for RCTP grant applications on January 25, 2024.
Training Video
Presentation Slides
RCTP History
Click here for a summary of past grant awards from the four county RCTP programs.