The Surface Transportation Program - Rural (STP-R) allocates federal funds to complete a variety of improvements to rural highways (primarily county highways).
The objective of STP-R is to improve federal aid eligible highways outside of urban areas. Projects must meet federal and state requirements. Communities are eligible for funding on roads classified as major collectors or higher.
2024-2029 Program Cycle Awards
2026-2031 Program Cycle Documents
Important Notes:
- Final Applications are due to the Regional Office on October 31, 2025
- Contact your Regional Local Program Manager for information regarding these applications.
Program funding levels will be updated as necessary pending state biennial budget changes and federal reauthorization.
Change Management
Regional local program contacts:
Southwest Region
Brandi Workman
brandi.workman@dot.wi.gov
Phone: (608) 785-9047
Fax: (608) 246-3819
Southeast Region
Eric Nitschke
eric.nitschke1@dot.wi.gov
Phone: (262) 548-8796
Fax: (262) 521-4425
Northeast Region
Alex Dums
alex.dums@dot.wi.gov
Phone: (920) 492-5707
Fax: (920) 492-5711
North Central Region
Evan Maves
evan.maves@dot.wi.gov
Phone: (715) 365-5778
Fax: (715) 365-5780
Northwest Region
Randy Kirk
randall.kirk@dot.wi.gov
Phone: (715) 392-7860
Fax: (715) 635-2309
Statewide program contact
Izzy Schultze
isabella.schultze@dot.wi.gov
Phone: (608) 267-6843
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