Unified Grant ApplicationUnified Grant Application (UGA)

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  • Supplemental Documents

    ​Follow this link to access all the FY28 Unified Grant Application​ Supplemental Documents​. 

  • ​Timeline​

    ​DATES
    		​TASK/EVENT
    ​April 1, 2026
    		​Grant Application Package Distributed
    ​April 1 - October 2, 2026
    		​Regional Grant Specialists Available to Assist Grantees with Questions
    ​June 5, 2026
    		​Pre-Application Due to NCDOT
    ​July 1, 2026

    		​Program Applications in EBS Open
    ​October 2, 2026
    		​​EBS Grant Application Due to NCDOT
    ​October - December, 2026
    		​Grant Applications Review Process
    ​January - April 2027
    		​IMD makes funding recommendation to NCDOT Board of Transportation
    ​February - June 2027
    		​FTA grant review and award for federal funding
    ​July 1, 2027
    		​Effective date of one-year grant agreement

  • Off-Cycle Funding Programs

    ​Click the links below to access the most recent application/guidance for ROAP, SMAP, 5303, TDM, and Internship Demonstration Grant.
    • FY27 Rural Operating Assistance Program (ROAP) Application (coming soon)​
    • FY27 State Maintenance Assistance Program (SMAP) Application (coming soon)
    • FY28 5303 Application (coming soon)
    • FY27-28 Apprenticeship Program (coming soon)
    • FY27-28 Internship Program (coming soon)
    • TDM (TBD) (coming soon)
    • Internship Demonstration Grant Application​ (coming soon)​

  • News & Updates

    June 3, 2026 - 

    Language on the Public Hearing Notice form has been updated for clarification. While public hearings are a requirement, public hearing notices are not required to be published in the newspaper unless locally required.

    April 14, 2026 -

    IMD has developed a special initiative for the FY27 ConCPT grant program. This special initiative reduces the number of required participants; expands eligible participants and expense categories to include selected Capital expenditures; and raises the State share to 100% reimbursement. The application period is April 15-28, 2026. The period of performance for approved projects is July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027. Please use the link provided to access the program guidance and written application.


    April 1, 2026 - 

    IMD has published the FY28 Unified Grant Application​​ and opened the Call for Projects.
     
    Smartsheet Quick Reference Guide - IMD has gathered tips and tricks to best utilize Smartsheet and prepared this reference guide. This guide includes how to complete Smartsheet forms and grids which are used throughout the entire UGA process.

    UGA Progress Sheet​ - This progress sheet serves as a tracking sheet for the application process. This progress sheet does not need to be submitted to IMD.
     
    UGA Roadmap​​​​ - This document provides a quick snapshot of the UGA tools and resources. This roadmap is especially helpful for those who are new to the UGA process.    
    IMD has prepared the following short video tutorials for each phase of the UGA.

    If you have questions or need additional information, please contact your assigned Regional Grant Specialist, or contact me at cmfreitag@ncdot.gov.

  • Contacts

    Kenetta Spence​
    ​Deputy Director of Finance and Grant Administration ​​​​
    ​Integrated Mobility Division
    North Carolina Department of Transportation
    (919) 707-4673 (Office)
    kmspence1@ncdot.gov

    Carolyn M. Freitag
    Grant Administration Manager
    Integrated Mobility Division
    North Carolina Department of Transportation
    (919) 707-4677 (Office)
    cmfreitag@ncdot.gov​

    Contact your assigned Regional Grant Specialist here:

    Regional Grant Administration Contacts​

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