MDOT is launching the Infrastructure Projects Authority Fund (IPAF) with the goal to provide long-term, sustainable funding to stabilize existing transit services and implement new or enhanced transformational transit options. An investment is considered transformational when it substantially improves the performance, function, reliability or integration of high-capacity transit services or networks linked to regional and statewide mobility and economic activity.
Public Act 16 of 2025 created the Neighborhood Roads Fund (NRF), which provides additional transportation funding for projects across the state of Michigan. Included within the NRF is additional funding for public transportation projects through the Public Act 16 IPAF. This call for projects will assist MDOT in selecting transit projects to support with this funding.
This call for projects includes three separate programs:
Applicants must identify which program they are applying for. MDOT may elect to move awarded projects into a different program, if appropriate.
Questions? For general inquiries, email MDOT-IPAF@Michigan.gov. For media inquiries, contact Michael Frezell, Communications Manager at 517-281-6519.
This video explains the Call for Project applications, IPAF priorities for funding and the application and awards process.
This video explains how to submit and application in the online portal and reviews the scoring criteria for projects.
This video reviews the technical aspects of a strong proposal, application review and expectations, and answers questions.
