Surface Transportation Program (STP)
The local Surface Transportation Program (STP) uses a federal funding source, Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act), to fund a portion of the project costs. The federal share for STP is generally 80% with a 20% local match, but is subject to the sliding scale adjustment.
FAST Act funds projects that are on a Federal-Aid Highway System with a functional classification of collector and above, bridge projects on any public road, transit capital projects, bus terminals and bus facilities. Roadways with a local road/street functional classification cannot obtain federal funding, except for bridge projects.
Every two years, WCGL hosts a STP-L Call for Projects. Will County Governmental League has a STP Local Methodology Guidebook document that details the Call for Projects, project application, project selection, and program management process. The rankings are utilized by the Transportation Policy Committee to prepare a programming recommendation. The Policy Committee program recommendation is forwarded to the Full Council for approval. The program is then submitted to CMAP for the final votes and to be developed into the regional Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), the northeastern Illinois five year agenda of transportation projects.
The Council only provides federal STP funding for Phase II engineering, and construction phases (included construction engineering) of the project development process. The local agency is 100% responsible for none funded phases including: Phase I engineering and right-of-way acquisition (ROW). This is subject to change each Call for Projects.
FAST Act funds projects that are on a Federal-Aid Highway System with a functional classification of collector and above, bridge projects on any public road, transit capital projects, bus terminals and bus facilities. Roadways with a local road/street functional classification cannot obtain federal funding, except for bridge projects.
Every two years, WCGL hosts a STP-L Call for Projects. Will County Governmental League has a STP Local Methodology Guidebook document that details the Call for Projects, project application, project selection, and program management process. The rankings are utilized by the Transportation Policy Committee to prepare a programming recommendation. The Policy Committee program recommendation is forwarded to the Full Council for approval. The program is then submitted to CMAP for the final votes and to be developed into the regional Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), the northeastern Illinois five year agenda of transportation projects.
The Council only provides federal STP funding for Phase II engineering, and construction phases (included construction engineering) of the project development process. The local agency is 100% responsible for none funded phases including: Phase I engineering and right-of-way acquisition (ROW). This is subject to change each Call for Projects.
ACTIVE 2026 Call for Projects
FFY 2027-2031 CALL FOR PROJECTS
Applications for this year's 2026 Call for Projects will be submitted through CMAP’s eTIP platform. In 2025 CMAP has launched a new platform hosted by eco Interactive. A written guidance document , a playlist of training videos on completing an application, and video recordings are available for all delegated project sponsors, consultants and responsible personnel to navigate through the new platform.
➤ Resources for eTIP
eTIP database training/ STP-L Call for Projects resources
Please be advised all former and current users must create a new account in the new platform. Any previously used login information will not work or allow access into the system.
** Disclaimer: There can only be one account per email address.
Applications for this year's 2026 Call for Projects will be submitted through CMAP’s eTIP platform. In 2025 CMAP has launched a new platform hosted by eco Interactive. A written guidance document , a playlist of training videos on completing an application, and video recordings are available for all delegated project sponsors, consultants and responsible personnel to navigate through the new platform.
➤ Resources for eTIP
eTIP database training/ STP-L Call for Projects resources
- Signing up for eTIP access: Guidance | Recording
- Starting a project application: Guidance | Recording
- Entering programming information: Guidance | Recording
- Finishing the project application: Guidance | Recording
- Navigating eTIP and the application workflow: Guidance | Record
Please be advised all former and current users must create a new account in the new platform. Any previously used login information will not work or allow access into the system.
** Disclaimer: There can only be one account per email address.
2026 CALL FOR PROJECTS INFORMATION
➤ MAXIMUM AMOUNT ALLOTTED
Maximum Amount Allotted per single project: $7,292,709.7 (Updated 2/11/2026)
The maximum amount allotted was found by taking 2/3 of the average amount of the annual STP marks for the upcoming fiscal years (FFY 2027-2031) then rounded to the nearest thousand.
➤ DATES & DEADLINES
Opens: Tuesday - October 14, 2025
Closes: Monday - December 15, 2025 (5:00 p.m CST)
30-Day Public Comment Period
Opens: Friday - March 20, 2026
Closes: Monday - April 20, 2026
➤ REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
In addition to filling out the application information listed in the eTIP, applicants must also upload the following documents to the eTIP:
Required Documents (upload to eTIP)
➤ INFORMATION | HOW TO APPLY
How do you apply through eTIP?
➤ MATERIALS
Application Materials
➤ MAXIMUM AMOUNT ALLOTTED
Maximum Amount Allotted per single project: $7,292,709.7 (Updated 2/11/2026)
The maximum amount allotted was found by taking 2/3 of the average amount of the annual STP marks for the upcoming fiscal years (FFY 2027-2031) then rounded to the nearest thousand.
➤ DATES & DEADLINES
Opens: Tuesday - October 14, 2025
Closes: Monday - December 15, 2025 (5:00 p.m CST)
30-Day Public Comment Period
Opens: Friday - March 20, 2026
Closes: Monday - April 20, 2026
➤ REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
In addition to filling out the application information listed in the eTIP, applicants must also upload the following documents to the eTIP:
Required Documents (upload to eTIP)
- Application Supplemental Scoring Form (Category 1 or Category 2: Pavement Rehabilitation )
- Detailed Cost Estimate/Engineer’s Estimate
- Scoring Additional Documents (Complete Streets Policy, Phase I Engineering status verification, Freight zoning map, etc.) if applicable
➤ INFORMATION | HOW TO APPLY
How do you apply through eTIP?
- FINAL New platform eTIP Eco Interactive FY 2027-2031 Guidance
- CFP eTIP Application Presentation
- CFP eTIP Application PDF
- eTIP Application link: Apply for Your Project through eTIP
➤ MATERIALS
Application Materials
- FFY 2027-2031 Programming Marks (Updated February 6, 2026)
- 2025 WCGL Methodology Updated 2025 (Approved June 4th, 2025 at TCM)
- Application Checklist
- Call for Projects Timeline (Updated October 6th, 2025)
- Project Manager Designation form
2026 CFP Scores / Ranks
CFP FFY 2027-2031 Project Scores and Ranks
CFP 2027-2031 Recommended Program
CFP 2027-2031 Recommended Program
- Draft Recommended Program (Presented at March 4th, 2026 TCM)
- Final Recommended Program (To be Presented at June 3rd, 2026 TCM) Pending Approval
- Public Comment Summary
ACTIVE PROGRAM (FFY 2025-2029)
STP-LOCAL PROGRAM
Current Program - Active/Contingency Projects
Current Program - Active/Contingency Projects
- FFY 2026-2030 STP-L Program - (updated February 11th, 2026) now including CARRYOVER project changes
- (FFY 2024-2029) STP-L Program with Active and Contingency projects - Updated January 2024
- (FFY 2023-2027) STP-L Program with Active and Contingency projects - Updated October 2023
- (FY 2022-2025) STP-L Program with Active and Contingency projects - Updated December 2022
CALL FOR PROJECTS - Previous Years
2024 Call for Projects
CFP FFY 2025-2029 Project Scores and Ranks
CFP 2025-2029 Recommended Program
Materials
CFP FFY 2025-2029 Project Scores and Ranks
- Projects Scores / Category 1
- Project Scores / Category 2 - LAFO/Resurfacing
- Ranked Projects
- Maximum Amount Allotted per single project: 7,074,076
CFP 2025-2029 Recommended Program
- Draft Recommended Program (Presented at March 6th, 2024 TCM)
- Final Recommended Program (Presented/Approved at June 12th, 2024 TCM): Uploaded after June 12, 2024)
- Public Comment Summary
Materials
- FFY 2025-2029 Programming Marks (Updated December 19th, 2023)
- FFY 2024-2028 Programming Marks (Updated March 3, 2023)
- Project Manager Designation form
Additional Resources
STP-L Workshop Presentations & Additional Resources
- Presentation: Methodology Overview Presentation
- Management & How to Apply through the TIP
- Sample Resolution
- Work Types Spreadsheet
- Pavement & Safety Tier Data Webmap
CMAP Information
- Presentation: CMAP Active Program
- Active Program Management Presentation (Recorded 12.10.20)
- Active Program Management Slides
- CMAP Transportation Development Credits for Highways Policy for STP Projects (eff. 11 28 2018)
- Quarterly Update Form
- Quarterly Status Update Form Instructions
FHWA Information
- FHWA 2026 Coordination Meeting Schedule (D1)
- FHWA 2025 Coordination Meeting Schedule (D1)
- FHWA Guidelines Cheat Sheet - Functional Classification
- FHWA Highway Functional Classification Concepts Criteria and Procedures
IDOT Forms and Information
Draft Engineering/ Construction Forms
- 05310PE Joint Funding Agreement for Federally Funded PE/ROW (05/09/24)
- 05310C Joint Funding Agreement for State-Let Construction Work (05/09/24)
- 05530 Local Public Agency Engineering Services Agreement (10/24/25)
- PRO 2255 ITEP Change Request
- D1 Letting and Submittal Schedule 2025-2027 - October 2025
- D3 Letting and Submittal Schedule - 2026 & 2027
Questions?
If you have any questions about your project or transportation needs email me [email protected]
If you have any questions about your project or transportation needs email me [email protected]