The Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) program provides flexible funding that may be used by states and localities for transportation improvement projects.
Donor Name: Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments
State: Oregon
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/20/2026
Size of the Grant: More than $1 million
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Eligible projects include general planning, bridge projects, pedestrian/bicycle infrastructure or EV charging.
Funding Information
The 2025 allocation was $1,679,714. About 55% is available to be spent in the Longview Urban Area (population over 50,000), 6% percent in the Woodland Urban Area (population 5,000 to 50,000), 18% percent in rural areas (population less than 5,000), and 22% anywhere in the county. The estimate of STBG funds available to be programmed through this regular call for projects is $3,633,502.
Screening Criteria
In order to be eligible for STBG funding, a project must meet the minimum criteria outlined in this section. The criteria below follow federal and state funding requirements. Projects that do not meet these criteria will not be considered for funding.
- Submission must include a completed CWCOG application form and vicinity map. Other documents such as a detailed cost estimate, photos, maps, and/or conceptual designs are recommended, but not required.
- Project must be consistent with the goals and policies of the Metropolitan and Regional Transportation Plan.
- Project must be located on a road functionally classified as equal or higher than rural minor collectors (bicycle and pedestrian projects can be located on any public roadway or off‐road trail) when accessing funds through the federal‐aid process.
- Project must be located on a public highway, road, or street when accessing funds through the state fund exchange including funds provided directly from the CWCOG.
- Project must be locally administered. By submitting a project for STBG funding, the municipality or local government entity is committing funds to sponsor said project. The applicant (if awarded) shall be responsible for reporting requirements associated with the funding. The local government may also be required to make progress reports, when requested, to CWCOG.
- Project proposal includes a minimum local match of 10.27 percent of the total project cost when accessing funding through the federal‐aid process. Agencies that receive STBG funding are responsible for providing the required matching funds. No matching funds are required for funding accessed through the state fund exchange including directly from the CWCOG.
For more information, visit CWCOG.
