Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation Study & Regional Planning Affiliation 8

Small City STBG

The RPA 8 Small City Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) program.

The federal Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) program provides funding to states and local governments for transportation projects. RPA 8 reserves a portion of its annual STBG allocation for cities with populations under 5,000. RPA 8 uses a competitive grant process to select projects for funding. RPA 8 also provides technical assistance to help eligible applicants through the process.  

RPA 8 is now accepting Small City STBG applications for the Federal Fiscal Year 2027-2030 funding cycle. Applications will be accepted by email to cravada@ecia.org and dfox@ecia.org until 5:00 p.m. CT on March 11, 2026.

Please use the NOFO and application materials below to learn how to apply.

February 2026 NOFO for Small City STBG Program
Small City STBG Application Form

Additional information on the STBG program, including a list of eligible project types and details on the Iowa DOT’s federal-aid swap policy, is available at the Iowa DOT website: https://iowadot.gov/grants-programs/Federal-aid-Surface-Transportation-Block-Grant.