Program Calls

TxDOT offers several programs that provide funding to local communities, other government agencies and select groups to aid in the development of transportation projects and services.

Name	Frequency	Contact	Description/Eligibility
Conditional Grant Program	Annually: Application deadline is March 1	Minnie Brown (512) 416-4979	Description: College tuition grant program for students attending an accredited four-year Texas public college or university as a full-time student in an approved field of study Eligible: Economically disadvantaged students pursuing a degree in an approved field of study Responsibility: Human Resources Division
Elderly Individuals and Individuals with Disabilities	Varies: Districts have their own deadlines.	Richard Neil (512) 374-5245	Description: Used to improve accessibility and mobility for the elderly and disabled. Eligible: Elderly and disabled individuals Responsibility: Public Transportation Division
Keep Texas Beautiful Governor's Community Achievement Awards	Annually: Recipients are chosen every spring.	Christine Canul (512) 961-5260	Description: Awarded to organizations with grassroots environmental programs. Funding comes from money set aside by TxDOT for landscaping needs. Eligible: All Texas communities Responsibility: Travel Division
Learning Information Network and Collaboration Program	Annually: Dates announced in September.	Berdell Collins (512) 486-5527	Description: Businesses are mentored by TxDOT and taught how to do business with the department. Eligible: Small and minority-owned businesses Responsibility: General Services Division
On-the-Job Training Supportive Services (OJT/SS) Program	Annually: Letters of intent are due April 5, 2012 Statements of work are due April 10, 2012. Note: Must be submitted electronically Instructions and Guidelines	Diana Miranda (512) 416-4757	Description: An FHWA program that helps develop job training and apprenticeship programs using Federal assisted funds. Aimed at increasing representation of disadvantaged individuals, minorities and women in the heavy highway construction industry. Eligible: Consultants, universities or organizations involved in the transportation industry. Responsibility: Office of Civil Rights
Public Transportation Grants (Coordinated Call)	Annually: Program calls go out in summer.	Cheryl Mazur (512) 374-5234	Description: Provides grants for several federally-funded programs that support public transportation. Eligible: Eligibility differs based on grant Responsibility: Public Transportation Division
Safe Routes to Schools	Varies: Future program calls dependent on the re-authorization of Federal Transportation Bill.	Debra Vermillion (512) 416-3137	Description: Infrastructure or non-infrastructure projects that improve the safety of children in grades K-8 that walk or bike to school. Eligible: Infrastructure: state agencies and political subdivisions. Non-Infrastructure: state agencies; political subdivisions; schools and school districts; non and for-profit organizations. Responsibility: Traffic Operations Division
Summer Employment Program	Annually: Application deadline is May 31.	Terri Bomberger (512) 416-4984	Description: High school and college students are given on-the-job training for maintenance, engineering and technical positions. Eligible: High school and college students Responsibility: Human Resources Division
Traffic Safety Program	Annually: Date of call and application deadline varies.	Terry Pence (512) 416-3167 Jim Hollis (512) 416-3168	Description: Helps local entities reduce the number and severity of traffic accidents. Eligible: State and local governments; educational institutions; non-profit organizations Responsibility: Traffic Operations Division
Transportation Enhancement Program	Varies: A program call is scheduled Sept. 14, 2012. Submission deadline is Nov. 16, 2012.	Bill Kirwin (512) 416-3087	Description: Used for non-traditional transportation projects that must include one of 12 defined categories. Up to 80 percent of project cost is reimbursed. Eligible: State agencies and local governments whose projects meet one of 12 defined categories. Responsibility: Design Division