AZ SMART Fund

A: A letter in pdf format from the COG/MPO demonstrating approval of the project and the applicable federal grant is required to be uploaded during the Application process.

A: COG/MPO approval is required by the AZ SMART legislation.

A: It depends on the eligible use(s) for which the Applicant applies:

Developing and submitting a federal grant - Yes, all Applicants are responsible for procuring their own consultant and administering the services provided

Non-federal match for a federal grant - ADOT will administer the project if an Applicant is successful in securing a federal grant award, unless the federal grant allows and the Applicant elects to be a direct recipient. ADOT project development administration fees will apply to all ADOT-administered projects.

Design and other engineering services - ADOT will administer the project, and ADOT project development administration fees will apply.

A: These contracts are limited to ADOT. Applicants will need to procure their own grant writing services in accordance with state law.

A: ADOT does not provide grant writing services or assistance.

A: The statutes restrict the program to projects that will be submitted for a “federal discretionary grant program administered by any federal agency for surface transportation purposes." Therefore, transit and rail projects are eligible but not airport projects.

A: The enabling legislation restricts applicants to Arizona cities, towns and counties within certain population parameters. For more information, see Current Population Estimates prepared by the Office of Economic Opportunity, Arizona Department of Administration.

A: The amount requested may not exceed the estimated cost for the applicable eligible use. In addition, the State Transportation Board may approve, deny, modify or request more information on any application.