Federal Program Years 2026-2030: Notice of Availability of Application to Apply
Kootenai Metropolitan Planning Organization Call for Projects or Programs for Elderly and Handicapped Transportation Services
Kootenai Metropolitan Planning Organization (KMPO), as the metropolitan planning organization (MPO) for Kootenai County, works in collaboration with the Idaho Transportation Department and the other five MPO’s around the State of Idaho to conduct a call for applications that support programs or projects that desire to utilize Federal Transit Administration Section 5310 small urban funds for elderly and disabled services to and/or within the Coeur d’ Alene Urbanized Area.
The purpose of these funds is to improve transportation mobility for seniors and individuals with disabilities by removing barriers to transportation service and expanding transportation mobility options. These program funds support transportation services planned, designed, and carried out to meet the special transportation needs of seniors and individuals within smaller urbanized areas with a population between 50,000 and 200,000. Eligible projects include both traditional service operations, capital investments, as well as nontraditional investments, that go beyond the ADA complementary paratransit services required as a part of regular transit service.
Eligible Recipients:
• Subrecipients: State or local government authorities, nonprofit organizations, operators of public transportation services that receive grant funds indirectly through a recipient.
• Local Match: Operating 50%, Purchase of Service 20%, Capital 20%
Relevant Information:
- Application Period: The application and associated links to additional information can be found on the KMPO website at www.kmpo.net or by contacting KMPO at (208) 930-4164 or admin@kmpo.net
- Funding Availability: KMPO estimates there will be approximately $1,225,000 available during the 5-year program covered by this call for applications. Successful applicants should receive grant award notification in July 2025.
Contact for additional information or questions:
Since KMPO is conducting the Section 5310 Large Urban Application process for the Coeur d Alene Urbanized area, you should contact KMPO at admin@kmpo.net or (208) 930-4164 if you have questions. The ITD Public Transportation Office can also address specific grant eligibilities or grant requirements as a potential subrecipient.
For special accommodation/translation services, citizens need to contact KMPO 48 hours in advance for alternative forms. KMPO assures nondiscrimination in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 (P.O.100.259) and the Americans With Disabilities Act, as amended.
Published: April 15, 2025 & April 25, 2025
Join the Kootenai Metropolitan Planning Organization Kootenai County Area Transportation Team (KCATT)
Kootenai Metropolitan Planning Organization (KMPO) invites Kootenai County residents to apply to serve on its Kootenai County Area Transportation Team (KCATT), which meets monthly on the fourth Tuesday of the month from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. Each public non-voting member is appointed by the KMPO Board for a two-year term. Up to five (5) non-voting members, representing various types of transportation interests, will be selected for the open positions.
The mission of KMPO is to plan, program and help deliver transportation plans, programs and projects that expand access and improve mobility in order to foster a vibrant and livable Kootenai County over the next 20 years. As a committee created by the KMPO Board of Directors, KCATT makes recommendations to the KMPO Board; keeps a close eye on upcoming transportation improvements; and engages with project sponsors and community members in a proactive and productive manner.
Membership requirements:
- Non-voting members must be Kootenai County residents with an interest in regional transportation planning over the next 20 years
- Up to five (5) non-voting members from the general public may be appointed by the KMPO Board to represent a wide range of transportation interests, such as:
- Aviation
- Rail
- Bicycle
- Pedestrian
- Public Transportation
- Trucking
- Freight logistics
- Warehousing
- Transportation Safety and Security
- Enforcement
If you are interested, you can find the application at www.kmpo.net, or contact KMPO at email: admin@kmpo.net; phone: 208-930-4164; or mail: KMPO 250 Northwest Blvd., Suite 209, Coeur d’ Alene, ID 83814. The application period will be open from April 25th to May 22nd 2025.
For special accommodation/translation services, call 1-208-930-4164. KMPO assures nondiscrimination in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 (P.O. 100.259) and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Published on April 25th and May 10th 2025
Requests for Proposals, Calls for Projects, and Program Applications
Available Requests for Proposals (RFP), Calls for Projects and Program Applications are listed in alphabetical order. View the full announcements, including deadlines, by clicking the corresponding tab to the left.
Kootenai Metropolitan Planning Organization (KMPO), as the metropolitan planning organization (MPO) for Kootenai County, works in collaboration with the Idaho Transportation Department and the other five MPO’s around the State of Idaho to conduct a call for applications that support programs or projects that desire to utilize Federal Transit Administration Section 5310 small urban funds for elderly and disabled services to and/or within the Coeur d’ Alene Urbanized Area.
The purpose of these funds is to improve transportation mobility for seniors and individuals with disabilities by removing barriers to transportation service and expanding transportation mobility options. These program funds support transportation services planned, designed, and carried out to meet the special transportation needs of seniors and individuals within smaller urbanized areas with a population between 50,000 and 200,000. Eligible projects include both traditional service operations, capital investments, as well as nontraditional investments, that go beyond the ADA complementary paratransit services required as a part of regular transit service.
Eligible Recipients:
• Subrecipients: State or local government authorities, nonprofit organizations, operators of public transportation services that receive grant funds indirectly through a recipient.
• Local Match: Operating 50%, Purchase of Service 20%, Capital 20%
Relevant Information:
- Application Period: The application and associated links to additional information can be found on the KMPO website at www.kmpo.net or by contacting KMPO at (208) 930-4164 or admin@kmpo.net
- Funding Availability: KMPO estimates there will be approximately $1,225,000 available during the 5-year program covered by this call for applications. Successful applicants should receive grant award notification in July 2025.
Contact for additional information or questions:
Since KMPO is conducting the Section 5310 Large Urban Application process for the Coeur d Alene Urbanized area, you should contact KMPO at admin@kmpo.net or (208) 930-4164 if you have questions. The ITD Public Transportation Office can also address specific grant eligibilities or grant requirements as a potential subrecipient.
For special accommodation/translation services, citizens need to contact KMPO 48 hours in advance for alternative forms. KMPO assures nondiscrimination in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 (P.O.100.259) and the Americans With Disabilities Act, as amended.
Application Form
Published in CDA Press: April 15, 2025 & April 25, 2025
Maps Designed to Assist Our Community:
Recognizing roadway construction projects impact motorists, KMPO member jurisdictions and local utilities have participated in putting together an online construction map which identifies area projects through 2023. The map includes descriptions and time-frame for each project. Explore the Online Construction Map to view numerous projects throughout Kootenai County that may impact you.
The KMPO Roadway Information Map provides quick links to our local jurisdictions’ websites, road restriction and closure information, project updates, and contact information.
Regional Housing & Growth Issues Partnership
NOTE: Please visit the Regional Housing & Growth Issues Partnership webpage to learn about their Partnership, agendas, meetings, surveys and/or any requests for public input.
Past Open Comment Announcements:
Open for Public Comment: March 2024
2024-2030 Transportation Improvement Program Amendment #6- Notice of Public Comment
A copy of the Kootenai Metropolitan Planning Organization’s (KMPO) proposed Amendment #6 to the 2024-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is now available for a 30-day public review and comment period. The TIP is a multi-year funding program document that lists federally and non-federally funded transportation improvements proposed by local jurisdictions, highway districts, Kootenai County, and Idaho Transportation Department during the next six years. This amendment and review period covers a request by the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) to include a new project to the program, which would reconstruct the existing US 95/I-90 Interchange. This project will replace the I-90/US 95 (Exit #12) interchange and ramps to accommodate traffic flows. US 95 will be widened from Emma Ave to Cherry Lane with associated intersection improvements.
The comment period is from Tuesday March 26, 2024, through Friday, April 26, 2024. All comments must be received by KMPO no later than Friday, April 26, 2024.
Please visit the Open for Public Comment page to learn more.
Open for Public Comment: August 2024
KMPO 2025-2031 Transportation Improvement Program- Notice of Availability and Public Comment Period
A draft of the Kootenai Metropolitan Planning Organization’s (KMPO) seven-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) 2025-2031 is now available for public review and comment. The TIP is a multi-year funding program document that lists federally and non-federally funded transportation improvements proposed by local jurisdictions, highway districts, Kootenai County, Idaho Transportation Department during the next six years. This document and review period includes Kootenai County’s 2025 Program of Projects (POP) using Federal Transit Administration’s Section 5307 funding to support of public transportation activities in the Coeur d’ Alene-Post Falls Urbanized area. Kootenai County has completed their public notice and public involvement activities for public review and comments. The results from Kootenai County’s process has been incorporated into the TIP and will be used to satisfy the POP requirements as required by the Federal Transit Administration.
To view or download the TIP, go to www.kmpo.net or call KMPO at (208) 930-4164 for a copy.
The public comment period provides an opportunity for the community to review the proposed use of State and Federal transportation grant funds over the next seven years prior to approving the program of projects. Comments received during the public comment period will be provided to the KMPO Board for their consideration prior to adoption of the 2025-2031 TIP. KMPO will be holding a public open house on Wednesday August 21st from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. to review the program and provide public comments during the public comment period. The meeting will be held at KMPO 250 Northwest Blvd, 2nd Floor, Executive Conference Room, Coeur d’ Alene, ID 83814.
The KMPO Board will be considering an Action Item to approve the 2025-2031 Transportation Improvement Program on Thursday September 12, 2024 at their regular Board meeting, located at 408 N. Spokane Street, Post Falls, ID starting at 1:30 p.m. in the City of Post Falls City Council Chambers.
For special accommodation/translation services, citizens need to contact KMPO 48 hours in advance of the meeting. KMPO assures nondiscrimination in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 (P.O.100.259) and the Americans With Disabilities Act, as amended.
Publish, August 9, 2024 and August 17, 2024
The comment period is from August 9th, 2024 through Monday, September 9, 2024. All comments must be received by KMPO no later than Monday September 9, 2024 through one of the following options: email kmpo@kmpo.net; mailing or delivering to KMPO, 250 Northwest Blvd. Suite 209, Coeur d’ Alene ID 83814; calling (208) 930-4164.
Please visit the Open for Public Comment page to learn more.