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Supplemental Transportation Rural Assistance Program (STRAP) 

The Supplemental Transportation Rural Assistance Program (STRAP) provides federal funds for new start, expansion and planning of non-urbanized transit service projects.

Application

Guidelines for applying and the application are provided in the following documents

• CY 2010 Application (1.8 MB) 
  • Appendix H – Sample Budget Worksheet for Transit Service Projects
  • Appendix I - Sample Budget Worksheet for Planning Projects
• STRAP frequently asked questions

Awarded projects 

• 2009 STRAP grant recipients
• 2008 STRAP grant recipients
• 2007 STRAP grant recipients

One of the principles of contracting for Federal funds received directly or indirectly from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is a recognition that, as a condition of receiving the funds, certain specific Federal requirements must be met not only by the recipient of the funds (WisDOT) but also by sub-recipients and third party contractors. The Federal requirements to be met by third party contractors will be defined by the clauses included in the grantee’s third party contracts.

Certifications and assurances

Certifications and assurances represent a sub-recipient's legal affirmation to abide by the FTA and other Federal requirements that are applicable to Federal grant programs. Successful grant applicants will be required to complete and submit all Federally required Certifications and Assurances.

Drug and alcohol testing requirements

STRAP sub-recipients that also receive funding under one of the covered FTA programs (5307, 5311 and 5317 – New Freedom) should include any employees funded under their STRAP project in their testing program. In cases where drug and alcohol testing is required, only employees functioning in safety-sensitive positions must participate. Common safety-sensitive functions are vehicle operators and maintenance staff, but may also include other functions.

Consult with the STRAP Manager for further guidance, or to find out if drug and alcohol testing is appropriate for your project.

Reimbursements and reporting

Operating projects

Requests for reimbursement

Reimbursements for awarded project operating expenses are made to grantees on a quarterly basis. Requests for reimbursement must be made in a timely manner using the proper form. Requests for reimbursement must be accompanied by the required reports and the appropriate documentation before they can be processed for payment.

• STRAP Quarterly Requisition and Certification Form DT2276

WisDOT will provide one-on-one technical assistance and guidance to project sub recipients in determining what additional documentation needs to be submitted.

Reporting requirements 

WisDOT, as the designated recipient, is required to file quarterly and annual reports to FTA on status updates and/or changes, milestone activities, program measures, financial status and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) activity. Sub-recipients are required to submit quarterly, semi-annual and annual project reports to WisDOT for compilation and submission to FTA in order to meet these reporting requirements.

• STRAP Operations Report Form DT2274
• DBE Report Form DT1788

Information can be sent to:

Wisconsin Department of Transportation
STRAP Program Manager, Room 951
PO Box 7913
Madison, WI 53707-7913

Planning projects

Request for reimbursement

Reimbursements for awarded project planning expenses are made to grantees on a quarterly basis. Sub-recipients should send a cover letter (clearly indicate the 80% reimbursement amount), an itemized invoice, and copies of receipts, if applicable. Sub-recipients should include a copy of the final report along with the final reimbursement request.

• Sample cover letter
• Sample invoice 

Information can be sent to:

Wisconsin Department of Transportation
STRAP Program Manager, Room 951
PO Box 7913
Madison, WI 53707-7913

Reporting requirements

Planning grant recipients must submit a final report. Ten percent (10%) of the grant funding will be withheld by WisDOT. Final payment will be made after receipt and acceptance of all deliverables (i.e. final report) outlined in the contract.

Contact: Becky Soderholm, becky.soderholm@dot.wi.gov, or (608) 266-1650

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Last modified: September 24, 2009