WFRC staff presented a brief overview of funding programs available to cities and counties and a near‑term application schedule during the committee meeting.

Wayne Benyon and Marsha White described four primary transportation capital programs administered or coordinated by WFRC: Surface Transportation Program (STP), Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality / Carbon Reduction Program (CMAQ/CRP), Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) and Transportation Investment Fund first/last‑mile projects. Benyon said WFRC coordinates programming for those funds in partnership with UDOT, UTA and local sponsors.

Marsha White and Marcia (staff) described additional assistance programs, including the Transportation‑Land Connections (TLC) technical assistance for station‑area planning and development, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) infrastructure funding for qualifying communities, the Community Impact Board (grant/loan) programs, and economic development infrastructure assistance tied to job creation. White encouraged potential applicants to attend a mandatory CDBG application workshop and to contact WFRC staff early in project development.

Staff emphasized that the September letter‑of‑intent deadlines create a low bar for early engagement. Wayne Benyon said the letter of intent is a “very simple form” that allows staff to advise on the best program fit; the full application comes later once staff and sponsors confirm eligibility and scope. White added that WFRC has funds and technical assistance for station‑area plans near FrontRunner stations, BRT stops and other transit facilities.

The presentation included upcoming dates: letters of intent for STP, CMAQ/CRP, TAP and TLC are due in September (specific local deadlines and program guidance to be published in WFRC packets); other grant cycles (CDBG, Community Impact Board, EDA) have separate timelines and workshops.

Staff asked cities and counties to contact WFRC staff for help identifying the best funding pathway and to submit letters of intent even if sponsors are unsure which program fits their project.